In case you missed the news: PC shot in Lancashire

[Dibble]

From the BBC News Website:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/4649673.stm

And:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/4651069.stm


Bl00dy glad it wasn't me. Seems like PC Lomas has been VERY lucky.

[lord summerisle]

rather shocking...

Specially as it twas just down the road from me. ö

Its no' like Rossendale is near Nottingham

[NugentS]

Well I hope he is fine or recovers quickly.

Just as a question - what is a "local community beat manager"

?

Sean

[Dibble]

NugentS said:

Just as a question - what is a "local community beat manager"?

They are Police officers who are dedicated to a particular geographic area (in Lancashire, these are defined by Council Ward boundaries).

They are resposnsible for the day-to-day "neighbourhood" policing of their area, and act as a "focus" for the local community.

They attend the local Policing meetings, and agree with communities what the Policing priorities for that area should be (as well as the ongoing Constabulary priorities).

CBMs are the modern day equivalent of the "local" Bobby.

[WildCat]

Dibble said:

NugentS said: Just as a question - what is a "local community beat manager"? They are Police officers who are dedicated to a particular geographic area (in Lancashire, these are defined by Council Ward boundaries). They are resposnsible for the day-to-day "neighbourhood" policing of their area, and act as a "focus" for the local community. They attend the local Policing meetings, and agree with communities what the Policing priorities for that area should be (as well as the ongoing Constabulary priorities). CBMs are the modern day equivalent of the "local" Bobby.

Think I prefer Bobby on beat doing the rounds.

I hope the PC Lomas recovers though. Heard it on news yesterday.

[docjan]

I guess they should have banned guns... or atleast outlawed murder, even attempted murder.

>> Edited by docjan on Tuesday 5th July 18:22

[Extra 300 Driver]

Glad he is ok, guess thats life in the fuzz for you.

[MR2Mike]

docjan said:

I guess they should have banned guns... or atleast outlawed murder, even attempted murder.

Don't quite see the point you are trying to make?

[Wacky Racer]

Happened less than half a mile from me.....

From what I can gather, drugs related............

[mechsympathy]

I saw some footage last night of the BiB who went in to get teh PC after he'd been hit. Balls the size of melons

[apache]

agreed, hope gets a mention in despatches or summat