Who needs the police? Let's dump them

[mybrainhurts]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/art...

...Aaaaargh, Gordon..I said tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime..


...You couldn't make this up

[Alfachick]

• slaps forehead*

Sooooooooooooo how much is property in France these days?

[Morningside]

Forces? I thought they were renamed a 'service'?
Why not cut out the traffic enforcement officers. That would do us all a favour.

[Berserker LM]

Alfachick said:

*slaps forehead*

Sooooooooooooo how much is property in France these days?

We think alike!

[Gunny Sergeant D]

Fukktard lied again when he said:

...I said tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime..

EFA

[mybrainhurts]

[Poledriver]

WTF!?
Yesterdays news....Police preparing for civil unrest this summer
Todays news........Police forces cutting numbers?

Where can I buy an AK47?

[Pupp]

Better still, let's snatch their pensions...

[mackie1]

Hehe, what a terrible idea.

[Berserker LM]

Poledriver said:

WTF!?
Yesterdays news....Police preparing for civil unrest this summer
Todays news........Police forces cutting numbers?

Where can I buy an AK47?

Stuff the safety of Joe Public. As long as they have squillions to hand to continue bailing out the banks...

[samdale]

just had confirmation of interview (after a 15 page application form) for police communications officer, 999calls and the like

[Funk]

Anyone still think the Olympics are a good idea?

I like the phrase in that article where it says, "Humberside Police has a five-year plan to replace 300 police officers with civilian staff.." This sounds horrendously like more automated camera systems or remote monitoring jockeyed by a jumped up security guard rather than a Police presence on the streets.

Get ready to arm yourselves, people. Judgement Day is coming...

[Poledriver]

Bet the BiB are really pleased about all those scammeras taking their jobs now!

[vonhosen]

Poledriver said:

Bet the BiB are really pleased about all those scammeras taking their jobs now!

They aren't going to take the jobs of those that want to stay. It's the people who want to join who won't be getting the jobs.

[ypauly]

vonhosen said:

Poledriver said:

Bet the BiB are really pleased about all those scammeras taking their jobs now!

They aren't going to take the jobs of those that want to stay. It's the people who want to join who won't be getting the jobs.

still not good

[Puggit]

It's ok - we have PCSOs now

[fatboy b]

Pupp said:

Better still, let's snatch their pensions...

And privatise them

[minimatt1967]

Puggit said:

It's ok - we have PCSOs now

Phew I was beginning to worry!!

As far as getting rid of Traffic Cops, not a good idea at least you can have a sensible conversation with an 'actual' policeman. Where as you can't talk to a scumera van operator, even if you can get in to the Eagles Lair 'sorry mate nothing I can do!' is what you will be greeted with.

[Jasandjules]

Morningside said:

Forces? I thought they were renamed a 'service'?
Why not cut out the traffic enforcement officers. That would do us all a favour.

I rather think that there has already been a cut in TrafPol. And that's why the net result is far more stupidly dangerous driving on the roads these days, because people know there is little chance of getting caught.

We need more Frontline Plod, less managers, Gay and Lesbian awareness courses and less Police Press Officers etc..

[Bing o]

vonhosen said:

Poledriver said:

Bet the BiB are really pleased about all those scammeras taking their jobs now!

They aren't going to take the jobs of those that want to stay. It's the people who want to join who won't be getting the jobs.

So von, what's your opinion on cutting back on Police officers at a time when crime rates are likely to soar? Or does that not compute?