Police Memorial day
Discussion
I think that the Police Memorial Day is an opportunity for the police family to pay tribute to those officers who have lost their lives serving the public. It means a great deal to families and relatives, and is an opportunity to show solidarity with those who have suffered.
All previous HMI's have been serving high ranking officers and are therefore part of the family. In short, they get it.
Winsor is a civil servant who has done more to reduce morale in the police than anyone since Sheehy. For him to wear an ill fitting and unpressed parody of a Police uniform at such an event is an appalling lapse in judgement and taste in my view, and distracts from the purpose of the event.
He could take a lesson in how to conduct himself from Prince Charles, who is always impeccably and appropriately turned out.
I think I am correct in saying that officers injured in the line of duty face a much more uncertain future thanks to Mr Winsor. For that reason alone he should have stayed well away, or worn a suit.
All previous HMI's have been serving high ranking officers and are therefore part of the family. In short, they get it.
Winsor is a civil servant who has done more to reduce morale in the police than anyone since Sheehy. For him to wear an ill fitting and unpressed parody of a Police uniform at such an event is an appalling lapse in judgement and taste in my view, and distracts from the purpose of the event.
He could take a lesson in how to conduct himself from Prince Charles, who is always impeccably and appropriately turned out.
I think I am correct in saying that officers injured in the line of duty face a much more uncertain future thanks to Mr Winsor. For that reason alone he should have stayed well away, or worn a suit.
ClaphamGT3 said:
But, if not him, then who? That paragon of professionalism and respect Hogan-Howe?
An HMI who has actually served?You can't have it both ways. If you appoint an HMCIC who has never been a police officer for political reasons, you cannot expect them to represent those of us who have. It's as simple as that really.
ClaphamGT3 said:
But who would that serving/former serving officer figurehead be?
I can't think of a long list of candidates but it would be interesting to know who you chaps think are the exemplars of the force
Steve Otter QPM ?I can't think of a long list of candidates but it would be interesting to know who you chaps think are the exemplars of the force
Former Chief Constable, served in the Met in every rank from PC to Commander. Currently an HMI.
What the hell are you on ?
This discussion is about honouring officers who gave their lives. Both in peacetime and war. It is not an excuse to air your feeble minded ramblings. There are plenty of more appropriate avenues open for you to do that.
If you haven't got anything sensible to contribute can I suggest that, with all due respect, you just shut the f
k up.
Thank You.
This discussion is about honouring officers who gave their lives. Both in peacetime and war. It is not an excuse to air your feeble minded ramblings. There are plenty of more appropriate avenues open for you to do that.
If you haven't got anything sensible to contribute can I suggest that, with all due respect, you just shut the f
k up.Thank You.
There is normally quite a large delegation at Whitehall, which is what I was referring to.
My station used to have a small ceremony at the memorial plaque for officers who died in both world wars. I know the police are represented at Remembrance day ceremonies up and down the country.
My station used to have a small ceremony at the memorial plaque for officers who died in both world wars. I know the police are represented at Remembrance day ceremonies up and down the country.
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