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Retired Met Police Sergeant, specialised in road death investigation and DVI. Agent @andrewlownie , memoirs 'Cops And Horrors' published by @TheMirrorBooks
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@Protect_ServeUK
1. Abolish direct entry at any rank other than uniform PC
2. Min of 3yrs per rank before eligible for promotion.
3. Promotion purely on merit, not 'Woke' box-ticking
4. Cease co-operation with overtly anti-police Mayor
5. Reinstate vetting and backdate it for all serving officers
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@CM2408
@CollegeofPolice
Many a time I've driven home off a night shift, arrived (safely) with a tiredness so intense that I have absolutely no recollection of the journey. I don't think I'm alone in that respect. There but for the grace of God etc ...
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@Ex_arv_sgt
I was investigated by the IOPC (rightly so) following a death in custody on my watch. They were really gunning for me, until the inquest jury found 'No fault by any police officer'. The silence of the IOPC was deafening. Not one word accepting the verdict, they just skulked away.
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@vernalscott
Most police officers have been - or will be - subject to false allegations at some point. It's a pity that there few options for recourse for the officers even where the counter-evidence (BWV) is conclusive. There is little deterrent to malicious accusations
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@Protect_ServeUK
Could be a new podcast idea for you - interview some cops who actually worked with her during her failed police career and find out what she REALLY did. I would hazard a guess it'd be a far cry from the way she's portrayed herself in her book.
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@vernalscott
I'm in the 'ex-police and book sales' category, but I completely agree with you. Those who are 'ex' (and in many cases 'failed') police officers and who now use the media and social media to vent their own grievances are part of the problem, not the solution. Just my opinion.
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@Protect_ServeUK
Like so many antagonists full of their own importance he clearly fails to grasp the fact that he's actually a massive part of the problem.
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@vernalscott
Once arrested a head teacher for drink-driving after he hit 3 parked cars. The verbal abuse he gave me was off the scale, culminating with 'Hope your wife dies of cancer'. Never forgave him for that because 3 years later she did. Disgusting person.
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@BettyBoochichi2
Of course they are. There's no money in just accepting a lawful jury verdict these days.
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@____Foxtrot____
I remember talking to friends from overseas at the time May and Cameron were in power. They couldn't believe that a country could elect a PM, Home Secretary AND London mayor who all hated the police with a vengeance. UK was a laughing stock around the world.
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@Brick_Cop
@metpoliceuk
Similar except:
Sgts Exam - failed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th times
Sgts Exam - passed 13th time
Clearly I don't like to be beaten.
(On a more positive note everything else was a first time pass!)
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@FionaIsrael1
That's easy, when 'plod' turn up simply refuse to show them your bus pass. They'll soon leave you alone!
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@vernalscott
Somehow can't see him evoking even a modicum of the sympathy that the two TSG officers did. Not so much 'Go Fund me' as 'Go Fu ....' I'll just leave that unfinished!
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@CopMoustache
Once had a call to disturbance at an off-licence I happened to be driving right past, so on scene in under 10sec. First words from the victim "You took your bloody time. They've gone." The delay was in the 999 and call handling system. Easier to blame the response cop though.
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@trojan1963
A great article written by somebody who's actually qualified to write it ... unlike a lot of the media 'experts' that have been rolled out
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@No1552
This tragic / heroic incident has produced so many potential winners of this prestigious award - where do we even start?
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@Protect_ServeUK
Or to rewrite GB News' headline - "Walter Mitty ex-cop who can't decide if he was a Constable or a Superintendent, wants to let the world know that he's changed his mind on a subject he knows absolutely nothing about." There - fixed it for you.
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@LeeADeighton
I think it's a beautiful irony that those cop-haters (including failed cops) who have so venomously spouted hatred about the fund raiser, have essentially raised more money for it.
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@BettyBoochichi2
Why isn't he on his feet ranting, pointing and throwing accusations at Khan, and showing a little bit of actual passion and investment in the problem, instead of sitting and mumbling like a wet lettuce? Does anybody seriously think he has his officers' best interests at heart?
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@Brick_Cop
@GeorgeNicolasUK
@metpoliceuk
To add more context, when I joined back in the 80s a response team of about 20 cops would police a borough of about 200,000 people. Today that same team is likely to be policing an area with 1.5 to 2 million. That's before you add in the modern demands of MH, hosp guards etc.
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@history99917180
Chasing two oiks on a stolen moped, reasonably safely in my opinion, when my nervous operator shouts "For fucks sake Matt don't kill them." I terminated pursuit immediately. Just a mental picture of that audio clip being played to an inquest jury, or the IOPC, was enough for me!
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@AchingRat
First Nick Adderley now this one. I never understand why police officers who reach retirement age, (and allegedly may have something in their past that could come back to bite them), choose to stay serving. Take the damn pension, slip away and enjoy it!
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@ExInspectorBDS
@mensrightsbunny
Absolutely. I once arrested a woman for credit card fraud, who decided it was acceptable to bite a piece out of my right hand (still have the scar) then complain that I was less than gentle with her afterwards. (Footnote, complaint rejected and I got £1K compo. Every cloud!)
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@Camper_girl
Every time I wearily think "I've heard it all now". It turns out that I haven't. I have no hope for humanity any more.
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@____Foxtrot____
IOPC are just as bad. They once investigated a complaint against police, PROVED it was a complete fabrication, then APOLOGISED to the complainant because they couldn't take any action against the officers. Novel idea - why not then prosecute the complainant instead?
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@policecommander
So when a poor PC is facing an IOPC investigation following a complaint arising from a S&S, will he/she be able to avail themself of the defence 'Suella Braverman told me to search more people'? Nope - thought not.
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@InspGadgetBlogs
If I was an armed officer I would name my Glock 'Kindness' and my MP5 'Compassion'. That should keep absolutely everyone happy (including AV)!
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I will admit to being just a tad emotional when I read this!
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@history99917180
I did the one-day FLO awareness training. That was enough to persuade me I was totally unsuited to the role, and to stick to managing and investigating the scenes instead. Big respect to all who carry the FLO role on their shoulders.
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@MrsRatters
@BettyBoochichi2
Read her book "On The Line', then spoke to some former colleagues of hers (and mine). They're disgusted by how she portrays herself in the book as always the hero, whereas in fact they say she was a shirker and a liability. The only book I've ever returned to Amazon for a refund.
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@Ex_arv_sgt
I can't take the credit for this one, it's from another source ...
Phrase of the day: "Nobstacle Course" - when you're attempting to drive across a city that has lots of cyclists.
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@_thelittletrad
Three months after being widowed (and under some pressure from friends and family) I dabbled in internet dating. Less than a week later I was engaged. Now just approaching our 15th wedding anniversary.
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@NormanBrennan
Sadly we've been here so many times. PC thrown under the bus after a fatal shooting or pursuit, a call for a withdrawal of carrying firearms / pursuit driving, but we all know it won't happen. Cops will continue to take the risks with their careers and liberty. Glad I'm out.
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@grahamwettone
Back in the 90s I put together a job to target a persistent flasher, who'd been terrifying women in N London. My senior management refused to sanction it as the 'current priorities' were robbery and burglary only. Short-sighted in the extreme and useless leadership.
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@history99917180
Such fun when you roar off on an emergency call, chatting away to your operator then realise you're talking to an empty seat. Look in the mirror and see her rolling around in the road having taken a tumble out of the open door. Fortunately she saw the funny side!
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@FionaIsrael1
Once saved 2 young kids from serious harm. Got a lovely letter of thanks from the school, and an email from my C/Insp stating - great outcome but have a bollocking for not following correct protocol (protocol which may have led to serious harm BTW.) Another promotion-seeker.
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@rachelgemma90
As a mere first-aider I once had the opposite experience - I was doing CPR when a doctor was pointed out to me standing nearby. He declined to help as he was 'just a psychiatrist' and went back to texting on his phone. The patient didn't make it.
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@sharkinjeans1
I've been 'that officer' many times, a dreadful task but I hope they gave you the time and compassion you deserved. RIP to your hubby.
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@Scraggsy
With 15yrs service you've probably gone beyond 'Old sweat' and can now officially use the title "Fossil'!
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@Brick_Cop
@metpoliceuk
The decline of S&S started way back in 2014 when, to appease certain communities, a DAC declared that any S&S that didn't yield a result would be a 'Negative Performance Indicator' for the officer. Like many I virtually ceased S&S at that point, deciding it wasn't worth the risk.
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@Gilly1044
The sheer arrogance claiming to speak for all the women of X is simply breathtaking. I mean I'm no detective but I reckon I could find two or three women on this thread alone who actually didn't elect her as their spokesperson.
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@Protect_ServeUK
@SirIanBlair
I have a lot of respect for
@SirIanBlair
. In 2007 as Commissioner he held a private LSGC medal ceremony at my house, because my wife was too ill to attend the full ceremony at Hendon. She passed away less than a week later. You never forget moments of compassion like that.
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@JennyBa18222921
@plainoldgrumpy
Thank-you for your support. The Thin Blue Line needs all it can get, and I know it's always hugely appreciated. Even if technology means your appreciation gets missed by some!
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@ReyLargo774455
I worked with many veterans during my 30yrs service. They were, almost without exception, solid, dependable and brave. To suggest that they are no longer needed in policing is an utter insult to them, their service and in many cases their sacrifice.
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Received a tweet from this account. I have confirmed with the real Inspector Gadget that this is NOT his account, he believes it has actually been set up by Alice Vinten. i have blocked it.
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@policecommander
To echo the words of Billy Connolly "The desire to be a politician should ban you for life from ever being one". Back in the 1980s that was amusing. Now it's deadly serious.
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@karenwhybro
I would think that anyone who responds with hostility to a tweet about male violence is probably too pig-headed to see the breathtaking irony!
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@Ex_arv_sgt
Maniac stabbing victim with a knife - who you gonna call? Armed Response? Dog handler? No, some unarmed middle aged bloke in a train guard's uniform of course. Problem solved. How out of touch with reality is it possible for an MP to be?
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Good to meet you again today
@Jacqui_Smith1
and thanks for the "Celebrity endorsement" for Cops & Horrors!
@TheMirrorBooks
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@ExInspectorBDS
@ClaireH38655873
Pretty confident I could make an accurate guess ... a round shaped digit somewhere between -1 and +1 springs to mind
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@ReasonableCop
It's not the leader who's the problem as much as the rules of engagement. It doesn't feel to me like there's a realistic alternative to anarchy at the moment, regardless of which paper tiger happens to be at the helm.
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@MarkOrmrod
Excellent idea, just as long as they're given carte blanche to undo or reverse all the disastrous policies that have been implemented for the sole reason of some pen-pusher getting the next rank, or the appeasement of anti-police pressure groups.
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@toniwriter
On the Met Police website today FOUR new Gross Misconduct procedures have been announced. All against male officers. All with female alleged victims. I am utterly bewildered as to what's happened to policing.
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During my 30 years as a police officer I never carried a firearm. So I do not and will not comment on the decision by AFOs to hand in their authorisations. Wondering why so many commentators - police and non-police - assume they ARE qualified to make such comment in the media?
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@MikePannett
Probably the only capital city in the world with an overtly police-hating mayor. Would be a laughing matter if the result wasn't such uncontrolled bloodshed. But I suppose the London electorate cast their votes, and then reap what they sow. Glad I'm retired!
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@MrsRatters
@Gilly1044
I was born and brought up in Lancs. I only managed to become a cop because a Lytham desk Sergeant was prepared to go above and beyond to give me a helping hand. Went to see him last year (still going strong in his 80s) and gave him a copy of my memoirs to say Thanks.
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@vernalscott
Back in 1985 I had 2 x face-to-face interviews, a home visit and extensive background checks. (They still let me in though!) IMO the rot really set in when cop-hating Theresa May slashed police budgets, causing mass redundancies and an almost overnight cessation of vetting.
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@No1552
Pretty sure I also looked about 12 when I joined nearly 40yrs ago. Didn't stop me having a half decent career. I'd rather this young lad came running when I called 999 than these judgmental pricks who'd probably wet themselves at the mere sound of a raised voice.
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Many thanks to Helen at my local tennis club for arranging the mini book signing event this evening!
@TheMirrorBooks
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@NorthantsChief
I am one of many, many officers who joined up, served successfully for 30yrs and retired ... without ever getting anywhere near a university! A sensible move IMO.
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@MikePannett
Whenever I copped a complaint against one of my PCs I'd offer to cancel the summons if the complaint was withdrawn. They'd always gratefully agree, whereupon I'd say that, having established motive for the complaint, prosecution would proceed and my PC would see them in court.
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@HSE_Steph
@Ex_arv_sgt
They wanted to re-interview me about something they'd noticed on the custody CCTV. I said - fine, show me the CCTV and I'll comment on it. They refused to show it and wanted to interview me sight-unseen. I told them to shove their interview up their a***. Bastards.
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@Lauratobin1
@TheMirrorBooks
@InterTalent
Just noticed that I am joining you on the cover photo for Mirror Books. Truly honoured!
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@PC_Angry
I've used the 'big red key' many times to force entry to property. Never had so much as a minute's training. But I suppose I'm from a different era of policing!
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@Protect_ServeUK
Policing will never truly represent the communities as long as there is such a blinkered focus on skin colour and not the other strands of diversity. Until we have a police force that is 51% female, 10.6% LGBT and 24% with a disability that is. Never really going to happen.
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@DCT_audio
These two - and the three officers who died - epitomise the true meaning of the word 'Hero'. Not overpaid sports stars, reality TV contestants etc, but those who risk, and in some cases pay, the ultimate price to save others.
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@obbsie
I've done CPR six times in my life. Five didn't survive. The only one who lived was my mother in law. Not exactly a sterling track record!
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Great chat with Paul Ross on Talk Radio about my book 'Cops and Horrors' (starts at 8min 10sec)
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@Ex_arv_sgt
I was once stood at a motorway service station urinal, taking care of 'business' when I was aware of a dress and high heels appearing at the urinal next to me. Up came the skirt and out came the ... well you get the picture. Tide can't turn fast enough as far as I'm concerned!
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@HarryTtweets
Always loved it when members of the public got stuck in - for the good guys. We need more of it IMO.
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@NatashaMDay
No, they all live stored in a folder (apart from my retirement plaque which has pride of place ... in my garage!)
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@Ex_arv_sgt
Rumour has it there used to be a C/Supt who bore the letters "WCLB" on his name badge after his name (where all the other senior officers had BA, BSc, LLB etc). When eventually asked he said "It's the only f***ing qualification I ever got - Width Certificate Lido Baths"!
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@MikePannett
A combination of a spineless politically-driven leader and a cop-hating Mayor, and that's before you even get to poor pay, an ineffective Federation and a complete lack of vetting. I fear it's a perfect storm of anarchy brewing.
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@vernalscott
From my own experience if you ever had to REMIND anyone that you were in charge, then your credibility as a leader is already seriously damaged.
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@No1552
I was never advised to go quite as far as 'making it up', but I was often truly astonished at how creative some advice was, in transforming something I had genuinely done from 'totally irrelevant' to 'game changer'!
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@Ex_arv_sgt
I was very lucky - only ever had 1 malicious complaint against me. Complainant was invited to station to view the excellent video of the entire incident, before withdrawing his complaint and leaving with my Inspector's foot up his behind! Very different procedure now I guess.
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@ACQ91
Apologising for enforcing laws that shouldn't have existed is a job for politicians, NOT cops of any rank. We're either impartial or we're political. Can't be both.
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@DCT_audio
As an 18yr old I witnessed this terrible incident from just along the seafront. I remember subsequently being sickened by the RSPCA nominating the tourist for a posthumous bravery award for trying to save his dog (the action which resulted in the deaths of these 3 heroes)
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So my memoir 'Cops and Horrors' was featured on YouTube last night - already over 10,000 views in less than 24hrs!
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@Noora_AlAmoora
@Ex_arv_sgt
That's either a beautiful tweet, or Harry's secretly got hold of your phone!
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@sharkinjeans1
The conflict of Facts -v- Compassion is often one of the most difficult balancing acts in such tragic circumstances. Very glad they managed it.
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@MaddieTvp
... or the crime scenes where half those present are in full forensic suits with masks and gloves, and half are detectives wandering over everything in raincoats and brogues. Is it a forensic scene or isn't it?? Grrr!
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@vernalscott
I worked with Addis on and off for several years. Learned a lot and always looked up to him. Not a single clue of what a vile creature lurked beneath - I'd have been the first to nick him if I'd known.
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@DC_Defective
@TerraRasa
Absolutely agree. When I was a newly qualified custody Sergeant I was about to make a somewhat naive error that would have given the detainee a justifiable complaint against me. His brief discreetly slipped me a note politely forewarning me. He didn't have to do that.
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@manwith__noname
@history99917180
Happened to me once, and an elderly pedestrian jumped out of her skin then started clutching her chest. She was fine, just startled a bit, but my question is, if it had gone bad would that have counted as a fatal polcoll?
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@history99917180
A friend of mine once appealed on Facebook:
"How do I stop my cat bringing half-dead mice and birds etc indoors?"
Almost every answer was the same:
"Get rid of the cat"
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@ACQ91
Couldn't find the paragraph about how unarmed officers should engage with samurai sword or chainsaw wielding maniacs. Probably not really relevant to those ivory-tower dwellers I suppose.
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@Gilly1044
@MrsRatters
Wonderful photo. Those who have never served can also never understand such bonds.
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@vickiGPN
Padlocked from the outside so no way to open it from the inside. Probably a perfectly innocent explanation such as a convenient place to store kidnapped toddlers!
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@Ex_arv_sgt
How many more still to be exposed? The police force I loved to serve is now broken beyond recognition.
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@Jacqui_Smith1
@TheMirrorBooks
@forthemanypod
Should have maybe taken a little bit more time to take that photo. Just been asked if I'm on my way to Ladies Day at Ascot (damn that clock of yours!)
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@MarkH_Photo
The muppets at the IOPC must have thought all their Christmasses had come at once when this broke. I bet they were fighting amongst themselves to be the one to throw him under the bus.
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