List: Policing Stories | Curated by Ali Hall | Medium

Apr 1, 2024

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Policing Stories

Real-life, first-hand experience stories from my 17 years in Police Scotland. Note: I am no longer a serving officer. I may also sometimes include stories from other cops or ex-cops.

Ali Hall

When Two of My Worlds Collide in One Contained Space

We can be assertive and compassionate, ruthless and empathetic.

Aug 16, 2021

When Two of My Worlds Collide in One Contained Space

Aug 16, 2021

Ali Hall

Do Not Mistake This Uniform for Hostility; It Holds Kindness and Compassion

Spread the Ripple writing prompt for March “how has someone in uniform restored your faith in humanity?”

Mar 2, 2023

Do Not Mistake This Uniform for Hostility; It Holds Kindness and Compassion

Mar 2, 2023

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Modern Parent

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Ali Hall

The Ripple Effect of Grief

How to find happiness again, after hitting rock bottom

Mar 21, 2021

The Ripple Effect of Grief

Mar 21, 2021

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Bitchy

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Ali Hall

Officer Arrest This Man, Oh and By the Way He Might Try and Kill You

But look on the bright side; if you survive, you might get a promotion

Dec 14, 2023

Woman with her head in her hands looking at a laptop

Dec 14, 2023

Ali Hall

Did the Murder of George Floyd Lead to the End of My 17-Year Career in Scotland?

I felt the hate of the world on my shoulders

Mar 1, 2023

Did the Murder of George Floyd Lead to the End of My 17-Year Career in Scotland?

Mar 1, 2023

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Bitchy

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Ali Hall

This Father Phoned the Police Because He Didn’t Know How To Parent

What he expected me, a police officer, to do was ludicrous.

Aug 4, 2023

This Father Phoned the Police Because He Didn’t Know How To Parent

Aug 4, 2023

Ali Hall

Ali Hall

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✍Well-being, feminism, personal growth & life observations. Childfree & owner of Life Without Children & Abnormally Normal. Lover of trail running & dogs.

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