How Safe Are We Really?
I had hoped to write this a week or two ago, when it was slightly more at the forefront, but as in all things, the Met didn’t respond as quickly as they might have done, and decided to withold some …
Category: Policing
Police Uplift Programme September 2021 – An Open Response To Priti Patel
Today the government published the latest update on the Police Uplift Programme. An update that had the Home Secretary, Priti Patel MP, proudly tweeting how successful it was. This is how she broke the news “We’re delivering on our promise …
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Sexual Predators, IOPC and the Police.
Before I say/write anything more I want to be clear on one thing. There is no place in any Police Service, of any country, for ‘Sexual Predators’. None. I don’t think I can be much clearer. Now, where was I? …
Time To Reform Parliament and Journalism?
YES, whyever not. Much has been said in the last few days about perceived wrong-doing, misogyny, systemic failures and heaven knows what within Policing in general and the Metropolitan Police in general. I had really hoped not to have to …
Sheepdogs – A Guest Blog
Not my words, these words were written by a former Senior Officer10 years ago, but may still be relevant today Many years ago I was asked to succinctly describe Policing. I used the example of a sheepdog. Out and about …
Murder Statistics – Hopefully Some Context
There has been much said and published in the last 48 hours about a certain high-profile murder case. MANY commentators are pushing the belief that Police Officers can no longer be tusted to go about their duties as they may …
Police Recruitment – Are We Getting There?
Just a quick one today, brutal and to the point. Yes, folks it’s the Police Uplift Programme again, is it on track to deliver? Have I been unfair to Boris and Priti? For the purposes of ths post, at least, …
The Police Uplift Programme – June 2021 Update
Welcome, but be warned, if numbers are not your thing you may as well stop reading now. I do my best but I really struggle to understand what the Home Office are playing at with the Update Stats that they …
Our support for our brave police officers is unwavering
Seldom before have I read such uncompromising and total bollocks The economy has been significantly impacted by the pandemic but we're committed to supporting the police by: ✅ Recruiting 20,000 police officers✅ Increasing taxpayer investment by over £600m ✅ Doubling …
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Do Blue Lives Really Matter?
I have reproduced this from elsewhere, with the consent of the author. it really makes one think, and if it doesn’t then it should. “Lighting up public memorials, like a cenotaph, to remember the death of George Floyd, a foreign …