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By: Damo

Damo — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:30:08 +0000

‘that there is an unlimited supply of money that can be funnelled towards things which they like. ‘

It’s not just the public sector that thinks there is an unlimited supply of money but the general public think that way as well. They don’t realise that the government doesn’t have any money and never actually did.

By: Blue Eyes

Blue Eyes — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:24:06 +0000

There is a serious point here though. People who visit Gadget’s blog should remember that anyone and everyone can read it and the comments. It isn’t a closed forum. People are bound to take an impression away having read some of the vitriol on there. Hey, guess what? We all get pissed off about our jobs and careers and money. Some of us have the self-restraint not to bring our professions into disrepute while being pissed off.

By: Blue Eyes

Blue Eyes — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:22:07 +0000

I think that’s a bit unfair. It is a tough job and only some people would want to do it. I have enormous respect for the police because apart from a few bad apples the people who do it do us a great service, within the limits set by the bureaucracy. This thread was never about the police being crap.

By: Special Dibble

Special Dibble — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:12:06 +0000

Hi huhottuandle

‘A decent pension is a sort of ‘thank you’’

I work in the private and public sector. I see the redundancies in both, my job was to be axed but I managed to sweet talk managment. What isn’t reasonable about a fair pension?

‘Welcome to the world of doctors and nurses, teachers, firefighters and many other professionals who don’t have the back up and powers you have.’

If I recall, over 250,000 people marched in London protesting. Sadly I couldn’t join them, we’re all being shafted though when the police complain about it, people turn their anger on us-unfarely I may add. Though when the RMT marched, everyone supported them. It seems a little unfair.

By: Special Dibble

Special Dibble — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:00:27 +0000

Sorry mate, I’ve got a cure for you, avoid IG’s blog? IMHO people don’t like other’s opinions, I’m guilty as we all are. I like IG’s opinions as they match many of my own-I don’t like yours as they don’t match mine. Fact of life which I bet you’re well aware. And, this is the internet, I’m not sure why people are surprised when they see swearwords, insults and the like as its anonymous and easy to do. Yea we get angry, we express it and most people don’t agree with us hence our anger sometimes. Don’t take it so personal, the blog doesn’t represent the police, it represents IG and if he edits comments out, that’s his decision. Its not a reflection of democracy or free speech. He pays for the website, he displays what he wants as do I. Have a nice day.

By: Dr Melvin 'Banned from most police blogs' Gray

Dr Melvin 'Banned from most police blogs' Gray — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:42:36 +0000

Your post has affected Gadget, Blue.
Save craning your neck….. from up here it appears she is in tears over it.

By: huhottuandle

huhottuandle — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:17:40 +0000

You’ve hit the nail on the head there.

Most of the officers commenting are not particularly bright and its much easier to shout ‘troll’ than argue.
I found this when dealing with them face to face. They get frightened very easily and either literally run away or try to arrest you. The last think they will do is argue a point as they don’t know how to.

Coming to the realisation of what your average bobbie is like is almost like following the yellow brick road to see the wizard and all you find is a ltlle wimpy man behind a curtain who can’t say boo to a goose! Hardly makes you feel protected.

I think it attracts that type of person into the profession. The uniform makes them feel a bit better about themselves and a bit more powerful.

By: huhottuandle

huhottuandle — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:09:15 +0000

My colleagues I and in Anonshire face a rising level of violence. I myself have been assaulted a number of times and at one point feared for my life. Regulars do this every day and the toll on the mind and body is scary. A decent pension is a sort of ‘thank you’

Welcome to the world of doctors and nurses, teachers, firefighters and many other professionals who don’t have the back up and powers you have.

Most other public sector workers are worried about redundancy – forget pensions. You haven’t a clue what other workers are having to deal with at present. There are redundancies in there droves. People are losing their homes and finding it hard to put food on the table. The last thing we want to hear is police moaning about their pensions.

p.s. please refrain from the rural/anonshire business – it does get rather tiresome.

By: huhottuandle

huhottuandle — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:02:57 +0000

The public’s perception of the police will certainly not be improved by IG’s blog.
Some of the comments sound like they have come out of the mouths of immature teenagers with major self-esteem issues alongside having other hangups. I find them to be extremely bullying, patronising and demeaning with little if any sense of right or wrong. The government needs to implement some sort of criteria to ensure such childish people do not get accepted into the Force.

By: huhottuandle

huhottuandle — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:52:59 +0000

Apparently not only am I a troll but an incompetent barrister and an investigator from the IPCC too!

Police do not like to be criticised ! They are special and above the rest of humanity you see.

My lastest comment just giving the web address of patently’s blog is deemed so dangerous it is currently ‘awaiting moderation’ !

How utterly pathetic is that? It seems the police are beyond accountability.

Of course the officer’s comments aren’t being moderated as someone’s comment has been posted following mine.