Well, we expected it to be a busy busy night last night. It was not. Far from. The wind and rain probably helped that. Also, perhaps the over inflated prices for New Years Eve have caused people to save their money for then!
Was so quiet (yes, I said the q word!) that we all ended up going out and about in cars instead, even then, bugger all happened.
Did anyone else find last night quiet too??
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Friday, December 29, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
Christmas (or is that Winterval?)
Christmas Day. First call comes in. Can we attend a burglary at Pine Tree Road. On arrival we are met by a distressed mother and 2 kids. They have had all their Christmas presents stolen as well as their new tv and other such items.
The mother had told us that she had been working all year long to pay for these presents for her kids. Through no fault of their own, someone had decided that these presents under the tree were intended for them, most probably to fund their crack habit.
Move onto the next job, a domestic. Yes its early for one. Turned out that wifey wasnt impressed that her husband hadnt got her what she wanted. Worse off, she found what she wanted hidden in a cupboard, labelled for Claire. Wifeys name was Erica. Oh dear. Not a nice christmas for wifey.
Next call was an RTC. A couple had been driving on their way to see their children and grandchildren, but a drink driver (yes its early but obviously it wasnt for some!) had gone into them trapping one occupant. Ambulance and Fire had arrived. The female was walking wounded but the male had to be cut out of the car and taken to hospital. The drink driver was arrested and taken to custody. Custody was looking no different today than any other day of the week. It was just very quiet with the odd bit of noise from one of the few we had in residence. The driver was breathalised and stuck in a cell.
We resumed.
Driving through Scroatsville was very quiet. Could smell all those delicious meals being cooked, the only thing I would be eating is that sandwich I made earlier. All those people seeing loved ones, unwrapping presents and having a good time (on the whole). No doubt there will be loads of alcohol fueled domestics in the evening.
Fortunatly for me, this post is fictional. But I have lots of respect for those officers who are on duty today and will be dealing with such incidents.
A Happy Christmas (NOT Winterval) to everyone!
The mother had told us that she had been working all year long to pay for these presents for her kids. Through no fault of their own, someone had decided that these presents under the tree were intended for them, most probably to fund their crack habit.
Move onto the next job, a domestic. Yes its early for one. Turned out that wifey wasnt impressed that her husband hadnt got her what she wanted. Worse off, she found what she wanted hidden in a cupboard, labelled for Claire. Wifeys name was Erica. Oh dear. Not a nice christmas for wifey.
Next call was an RTC. A couple had been driving on their way to see their children and grandchildren, but a drink driver (yes its early but obviously it wasnt for some!) had gone into them trapping one occupant. Ambulance and Fire had arrived. The female was walking wounded but the male had to be cut out of the car and taken to hospital. The drink driver was arrested and taken to custody. Custody was looking no different today than any other day of the week. It was just very quiet with the odd bit of noise from one of the few we had in residence. The driver was breathalised and stuck in a cell.
We resumed.
Driving through Scroatsville was very quiet. Could smell all those delicious meals being cooked, the only thing I would be eating is that sandwich I made earlier. All those people seeing loved ones, unwrapping presents and having a good time (on the whole). No doubt there will be loads of alcohol fueled domestics in the evening.
Fortunatly for me, this post is fictional. But I have lots of respect for those officers who are on duty today and will be dealing with such incidents.
A Happy Christmas (NOT Winterval) to everyone!
Friday, December 22, 2006
Arrogant Little Shit
One of my delightful customers (who was 44 years old) called me that - he is right though.
Got called to a pub where three blokes were being a pain and wouldnt leave. So in I go with a couple of collegues and find out whats happened, and confirm with the land lady that she wants these three removed. Two are fine about it apart from Mr (I am) Big. He wanted a full explanation why he was being asked to leave and wanted to finish his drink.
Paul (my collegue) "ok then, hurry up though"
Mr Big "yeah I am I am"
at this point his two mates who are alright, were trying to get him to hurry up. He then takes a dislike to me (apparently I gave him a "wrong look" whatever that is)
Mr Big "I dont like you, how old are you"
Me "I dont care if you dont like me, I just want you to drink that and get out"
Mr Big *wobbling on his feet a bit* "nah, I dont f***ing like you.
He then went off on one over and over again.
Once outside he continued with the "abuse" and threats. If I didnt have that headache and need for a coffee then I would have just locked him up for DnD.
Got called to a pub where three blokes were being a pain and wouldnt leave. So in I go with a couple of collegues and find out whats happened, and confirm with the land lady that she wants these three removed. Two are fine about it apart from Mr (I am) Big. He wanted a full explanation why he was being asked to leave and wanted to finish his drink.
Paul (my collegue) "ok then, hurry up though"
Mr Big "yeah I am I am"
at this point his two mates who are alright, were trying to get him to hurry up. He then takes a dislike to me (apparently I gave him a "wrong look" whatever that is)
Mr Big "I dont like you, how old are you"
Me "I dont care if you dont like me, I just want you to drink that and get out"
Mr Big *wobbling on his feet a bit* "nah, I dont f***ing like you.
He then went off on one over and over again.
Once outside he continued with the "abuse" and threats. If I didnt have that headache and need for a coffee then I would have just locked him up for DnD.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Tango Whisky Alpha Tango
This happened a while ago. Reports from a resident that soe youths were launching fireworks at his car and causing damage to it.
We attend the address where we are met by a male who is on the phone. I shit you not, what he said was for real and in no way made up!
As we approach him he says down the phone "Stand by control"
He then tells us he is on the phone to the police and then says down the phone "yes control, 418 is on scene, over" and promptly hangs up.
He then tells us what has happened. We look at the car, under the car and see no damage whatsoever. This is done whilst he is inside the house. He then comes out armed with two clear sealed bags.
"You will need these"
He then hands a videotape of the "offence being committed" (turns out its not at all, but of some people he thinks did it)
In the other bag is a firework.
"I used gloves to handle it so that no evidence will be lost"
Advice Given - No Offences
We attend the address where we are met by a male who is on the phone. I shit you not, what he said was for real and in no way made up!
As we approach him he says down the phone "Stand by control"
He then tells us he is on the phone to the police and then says down the phone "yes control, 418 is on scene, over" and promptly hangs up.
He then tells us what has happened. We look at the car, under the car and see no damage whatsoever. This is done whilst he is inside the house. He then comes out armed with two clear sealed bags.
"You will need these"
He then hands a videotape of the "offence being committed" (turns out its not at all, but of some people he thinks did it)
In the other bag is a firework.
"I used gloves to handle it so that no evidence will be lost"
Advice Given - No Offences
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
What The Public Want
Today I visited a large town/small city and spent the majority of the day in the town centre itself.
Police Officers seen: Zero
PSCO's Seen: 5
Is this what the public really want??
Police Officers seen: Zero
PSCO's Seen: 5
Is this what the public really want??
Monday, December 18, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Restorative Justice
What a pile of fluffy liberal crap.
For those who are unsure of what restorative justice is,
"where victims have an opportunity to express the full impact of the crime upon their lives, to receive answers to any lingering questions about the incident, and to participate in holding the offender accountable for his or her actions. Offenders can tell their story of why the crime occurred and how it has affected their lives."
I see some problems with this.
1) The little shit that smashed my car window for example, if I were to have a "session" with him and listen to why they did it, it would more than likely look like this:
2) What sorts of crimes is this appropriate for? Theft? Common Assault? ABH? GBH? Murder? Who decides?
3) Who would organise it?
Ladies and gentlemen, your thoughts please
For those who are unsure of what restorative justice is,
"where victims have an opportunity to express the full impact of the crime upon their lives, to receive answers to any lingering questions about the incident, and to participate in holding the offender accountable for his or her actions. Offenders can tell their story of why the crime occurred and how it has affected their lives."
I see some problems with this.
1) The little shit that smashed my car window for example, if I were to have a "session" with him and listen to why they did it, it would more than likely look like this:
- I was bored
- It was a dare
- I wanted the cd player
- I wanted the couple of quid you might have in your ash tray
- I accidently threw the brick through your window, it was meant for the old lady walking past
2) What sorts of crimes is this appropriate for? Theft? Common Assault? ABH? GBH? Murder? Who decides?
3) Who would organise it?
- Not enough police officers to organise it although im sure they can take more frontline officers and stick them in offices for it
- Social Services? Might take a very long time for them to sort something, if there is somebody on call and you dont get the answerphone. If not, your screwed
- A new body which can be given millions of pounds to become yet another government faliure
Ladies and gentlemen, your thoughts please
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Sorry
Apologies about the lack of updates . . . . I have lost the will to post anymore, im not sure why.
Hopefully some more posts coming soon.
Sorry all.
Hopefully some more posts coming soon.
Sorry all.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Scroatsville
Observe the number of people who causually drive around the fighting and just ignore it. Can you blame them though?
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
TPCSO
Traffic Police Community Support Officers?
Oh deary me. This was brought to my attention on good old ps.com (usually get my info here before most other places!)
It seems that the "C" from pCso is being removed! Where is the community in traffic?
I am sure when PCSO's were introduced they had a clear set role and that they would not have powers given to them thus creating a two tiered police service.
Personally, I think this is a bloody stupid idea. I have offered asked and begged on numerous occasions for a traffic attachment (and a dog one for that) and have been denied for "health and safety reasons", so how come PCSO's are being able to? (yes thats a bit of jelousy!)
Also, what about the following points:
What happens if a car fails to stop (hang on - why would they be stopping a car, and how??)
Do they pursue?
Can they only pursue for 30 mins?
If there is a decamp do they arrest?
Using what to handcuff?
All these issues.
As one poster has stated on ps.com, "No, no, no. This is mission creep at it's most sinister." Obviously I shall let you decide!
Oh deary me. This was brought to my attention on good old ps.com (usually get my info here before most other places!)
It seems that the "C" from pCso is being removed! Where is the community in traffic?
I am sure when PCSO's were introduced they had a clear set role and that they would not have powers given to them thus creating a two tiered police service.
Personally, I think this is a bloody stupid idea. I have offered asked and begged on numerous occasions for a traffic attachment (and a dog one for that) and have been denied for "health and safety reasons", so how come PCSO's are being able to? (yes thats a bit of jelousy!)
Also, what about the following points:
What happens if a car fails to stop (hang on - why would they be stopping a car, and how??)
Do they pursue?
Can they only pursue for 30 mins?
If there is a decamp do they arrest?
Using what to handcuff?
All these issues.
As one poster has stated on ps.com, "No, no, no. This is mission creep at it's most sinister." Obviously I shall let you decide!
Something You Dont See Every Day
Went into one of the community teams offices the other day. Being the nosey person I am, I read the stuff on the walls whilst the kettle boils.
What do I see, on the wall?
A Card. A Thank-you card - from a prolific offender who was on drugs. I hadnt heard his name for a good few months now. It said something along the lines of:
"Dear PC Williams and PC Smiggins, thank you very much for your help and support you have given me and making me turn my life around. I am so greatful and have realised that I do not want to go down that path. I have now been clean for 3 months now and have found a job too."
Its good to hear things like this - the police can do positive things after all! Just a shame that no government statistic will cover this.
What do I see, on the wall?
A Card. A Thank-you card - from a prolific offender who was on drugs. I hadnt heard his name for a good few months now. It said something along the lines of:
"Dear PC Williams and PC Smiggins, thank you very much for your help and support you have given me and making me turn my life around. I am so greatful and have realised that I do not want to go down that path. I have now been clean for 3 months now and have found a job too."
Its good to hear things like this - the police can do positive things after all! Just a shame that no government statistic will cover this.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Happy Birthday
100 Posts. Hoorah!
Good chance to say thanks to all those who read my blog and those who comment.
As always, feel free to email me with suggestions/ideas for the blog.
Good chance to say thanks to all those who read my blog and those who comment.
As always, feel free to email me with suggestions/ideas for the blog.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Bye Bye Semper Fi (Again)
Looks like PSD have finally caught up with Semper Fi!
What a shame it is, just as he had started going again.
What a shame it is, just as he had started going again.
The Weekend Rottweiler
Friday & Saturday nights are full of lovely wonderful people. However, this week I shall focus upon the "Rottweiler".
They are female, and usually quite small and young. They look the sort who are quite quiet and tame. This ofcourse changes in the blink of an eye.
Walking along were two girls and they bumped into another girl. One of these girls decided that this was blatently out of order, and began to (attempt) to beat the shit out of the other girl. Luckily there was an officer there talking to someone who seperated them. On arrival (from down the road - was bloody hectic but thats another story!) all we could see was a girl having to be held back (like a dog on a lead) and she was shouting and swearing so much that Gordan Ramsey would be proud! She was lunging forward trying to get this girl and "kick er ed in".
Her and her sister walked off after some "gentle pursuasion" and the other girl was held back (well, she stayed really) to chat to an officer. She dissapears to get a taxi and the officer walks up the street, myself and my collegue hop back on the van hoping that we will wake up shortly as the past 45 minutes have been so sureal!
Oh but guess what, the Rottweiler has kicked off again as they had gone to the same cab rank (after we tried so hard not to let them!)
We get there to find an officer inside the cab office with the Rottweiler lashing out and getting quite violent really for such a small person. Ofcourse there were loads of spectators watching all this. Next thing, she decides to lash out at an officer inside the office and ends up being floored. Now, for a small person, she went down with a huge bang!! Officers outside the office who were not even looking heard her go down!
Next thing she has is a big bloke ontop of her back handcuffing her.
Did she burst into tears realising the error of her ways and realising that her ribs have been totally smashed (they hadnt suprisingly!) did she hell! Even more swearing and shouting! Ah well.
Stick her in the van until another van comes to take her to custody. The van arrives (which already has 3 prisoners on - talk about busy!)
If only we can film people and give them the tape in the morning.
They are female, and usually quite small and young. They look the sort who are quite quiet and tame. This ofcourse changes in the blink of an eye.
Walking along were two girls and they bumped into another girl. One of these girls decided that this was blatently out of order, and began to (attempt) to beat the shit out of the other girl. Luckily there was an officer there talking to someone who seperated them. On arrival (from down the road - was bloody hectic but thats another story!) all we could see was a girl having to be held back (like a dog on a lead) and she was shouting and swearing so much that Gordan Ramsey would be proud! She was lunging forward trying to get this girl and "kick er ed in".
Her and her sister walked off after some "gentle pursuasion" and the other girl was held back (well, she stayed really) to chat to an officer. She dissapears to get a taxi and the officer walks up the street, myself and my collegue hop back on the van hoping that we will wake up shortly as the past 45 minutes have been so sureal!
Oh but guess what, the Rottweiler has kicked off again as they had gone to the same cab rank (after we tried so hard not to let them!)
We get there to find an officer inside the cab office with the Rottweiler lashing out and getting quite violent really for such a small person. Ofcourse there were loads of spectators watching all this. Next thing, she decides to lash out at an officer inside the office and ends up being floored. Now, for a small person, she went down with a huge bang!! Officers outside the office who were not even looking heard her go down!
Next thing she has is a big bloke ontop of her back handcuffing her.
Did she burst into tears realising the error of her ways and realising that her ribs have been totally smashed (they hadnt suprisingly!) did she hell! Even more swearing and shouting! Ah well.
Stick her in the van until another van comes to take her to custody. The van arrives (which already has 3 prisoners on - talk about busy!)
If only we can film people and give them the tape in the morning.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Shots Fired
Have a read of this story
Imagine if this system were implemented in the UK. It would come up that shots have been fired. In the US they would send someone straight away. In the UK, we use an "alternative approach" which could possibly be:
1) Shots Fired
2) Control Room made aware
3) Control Room Inspector informed
4) Relevant Commanders made aware
5) Meeting to discuss what to discuss in the meeting
6) Meeting held
7) Debate as to whether to send in local bobby's or armed bobby's
8) Decided to send armed bobby's
9) But should they be covert or overtly armed
10) Decided.
11) ARV dispatched
12) Arrive
13) ASNT - nobody there. Call came in 2 hours ago.
Perhaps if it detected domestics it would be better, with domestics being a priority and all.
Imagine if this system were implemented in the UK. It would come up that shots have been fired. In the US they would send someone straight away. In the UK, we use an "alternative approach" which could possibly be:
1) Shots Fired
2) Control Room made aware
3) Control Room Inspector informed
4) Relevant Commanders made aware
5) Meeting to discuss what to discuss in the meeting
6) Meeting held
7) Debate as to whether to send in local bobby's or armed bobby's
8) Decided to send armed bobby's
9) But should they be covert or overtly armed
10) Decided.
11) ARV dispatched
12) Arrive
13) ASNT - nobody there. Call came in 2 hours ago.
Perhaps if it detected domestics it would be better, with domestics being a priority and all.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Friday, December 01, 2006
Sneaky Beaky
Was doing a plain clothes op the other night targetting auto crime hotspots. Was very "q" until . . .
"All units, observations for a green car seen following cars and acting suspiciously in the Crapside area"
Traffic units start making in hope for a result.
We think for a few seconds that we might get a result as we are in the area
But then
Myself and my collegue call up:
"Yeah control, its us on Op Random-non-related-name"
We did tell them they may get calls about us and to advise callers!
"All units, observations for a green car seen following cars and acting suspiciously in the Crapside area"
Traffic units start making in hope for a result.
We think for a few seconds that we might get a result as we are in the area
But then
Myself and my collegue call up:
"Yeah control, its us on Op Random-non-related-name"
We did tell them they may get calls about us and to advise callers!
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