National Police Autism Association

Hi,

A hello to everyone and a quick plug - we are the National Police Autism Association, a new indepdendent body supporting police officers, staff and families affected by ASC, AS and other hidden conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, AD(H)D, depression etc. We also promote best practices for working with members of public affected by autism.

If you've ever wondered whether there are police officers with AS, the answer is yes... there are many aspects of a career in policing that are well-suited to an aspie, but some that are pretty tough as well.

We have a website, www.npaa.org.uk , and a Twitter account "Police Autism UK" @npaa_uk . We're also on Facebook and LinkedIn (search for NPAA). It would be great if you could give us a follow - we tweet about all sorts of things related to autism, AS, equal opportunities and anything "neurodivergent".

Looking forward to taking part in the NAS web forum

Parents
  • Greetings again. The "Avalanche" which I thought might occur, did not occur (yet?). Thus I attempt to resume, here...

    Given the answers to my previous dilemma, I shall discontinue that topic, and attempt the other topic which I stated instead. Here goes...

    I would like to know what position the LAW (yourselves) stands upon the topic of "Security Guards" and non-stop Stalking and/or Harassment from such persons. This is regardless of whether they are uniformed or in plain-clothes, or in uniform of the company they work for.

    I shall state many simple examples which actually occur to me, as soon as I enter anyplace:
    - The Security may instantly trail me, often calling in reinforcements.
    - They may take prolonged, careful notes concerning what item I buy.
    - They may have a regular item which I buy removed from sale (and enjoy sight of me seeing this).
    - They may give my description to other stores, recommending other stores to do the same.
    - They may deliberately set off the "Security Gates" as I walk through them.
    - They may lie about me having stolen an item (despite my queuing and having a reciept), and use that as excuse to "stop and search" me.
    - ...If I make a complaint, then it is dismissed, and only causes all of what I mentioned to be *more* likely to happen.

    There is (was) a Thread about this upon this NAS Internet already, but I am asking, as always, how I stand, or can protect myself -- in ACTUAL LAW.

    Thank You for your time.

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  • Greetings again. The "Avalanche" which I thought might occur, did not occur (yet?). Thus I attempt to resume, here...

    Given the answers to my previous dilemma, I shall discontinue that topic, and attempt the other topic which I stated instead. Here goes...

    I would like to know what position the LAW (yourselves) stands upon the topic of "Security Guards" and non-stop Stalking and/or Harassment from such persons. This is regardless of whether they are uniformed or in plain-clothes, or in uniform of the company they work for.

    I shall state many simple examples which actually occur to me, as soon as I enter anyplace:
    - The Security may instantly trail me, often calling in reinforcements.
    - They may take prolonged, careful notes concerning what item I buy.
    - They may have a regular item which I buy removed from sale (and enjoy sight of me seeing this).
    - They may give my description to other stores, recommending other stores to do the same.
    - They may deliberately set off the "Security Gates" as I walk through them.
    - They may lie about me having stolen an item (despite my queuing and having a reciept), and use that as excuse to "stop and search" me.
    - ...If I make a complaint, then it is dismissed, and only causes all of what I mentioned to be *more* likely to happen.

    There is (was) a Thread about this upon this NAS Internet already, but I am asking, as always, how I stand, or can protect myself -- in ACTUAL LAW.

    Thank You for your time.

Children