That’s eldest small PCDA Cop receiving her formal invite to visit Royal Military Academy Sandhurst next year. She is utterly over the moon! Andrew Fox

For whatever this time of year means to you, I hope you have peace, contentment and happiness. For those working, stay safe and return to your families. See hope for the future and don’t look back, you’re not going that way.

Stockings hung up, provisions left out for the big man and reindeer. Small PCDA Cops tucked up in bed, Canine PCDA Cops zonked out after a day at the beach. I am too excited to sleep but in tomorrow on earlies. Merry Christmas everyone.

Stand down received. The best and the worst in people has been seen today. Hold your loved ones close.

Anyone on here either involved with a new intake starting in Durham on Monday or are you one of the new starters?

So a year ago yesterday it was one of ‘them’ anniversaries that are multiple in the life of an emergency service worker. A bit of each of them travels with me. Every contact leaves a trace.

Sergeant stripes incoming…..

Is anyone able to assist? I am planning in anticipation of a very very dear colleague retiring next year. I have written what can only be described as a bit of a ‘mini series’ depicting some spectacular moments in our time together. I am trying to put it together but clueless! 🤦‍♀️

Eldest Small PCDA Cop has absolutely smashed through her GCSE’s with stunning results. So proud of you kiddo. Sandhurst is another step closer. Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

First (night) shifts with the stripes went well. Not 2 hours in to the first and there was a very nasty S.18 and the team were amazing in the way they dealt with it all.

Great conversation with Miles first thing this morning. A more in depth one would be sometime soon would be excellent!

Cherry Bakewell for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do!

A month into my stripes and my feet have not touched the ground. Team is smiling more and getting some great results.

Not an add-on, not an extra, not an afterthought but a solid member of the team. Should be valued, part of us and welcome to be with us all the way. Special Constabulary -Northumbria Police Miles (vulnerable person now safe and prolific shoplifter caught)

‘Sergeant, why are your boots and trousers caked in mud?’ Me - ‘I just fell in a hole going across a field after poachers’ ‘Why is a Sergeant going after poachers?’ Me - ‘Why not?’

Afternoon all, can anyone recommend or put me in touch with someone who would be good to talk about ASD with please? Especially relating to the workplace and policing. Thanks

What a lovely part of the world, we had a lovely stay. Lots of walking, great food and company.

Help! I am running out of room on my bedside table. 📕📗📘📙📖📚🪱🤓

I’m entering hospice today. Will probably update every little if at all. But I wanted to say to be kind, be brave, be principled, be an idealist. Most importantly, be a decent human. I love that we existed together, in this moment of time.