It shouldn’t be a crime to insult someone | Mike Harris
It shouldn’t be a crime to insult someone | Mike Harris
Section five of the Public Order Act has a corrosive effect on free speech – it’s time to roll back the culture of offence
Sometimes you have to feel sorry for the police. Beyond already dealing with a raft of ill-considered laws, politicians also want them to act against “insulting” behaviour. Section five of the Public Order Act is so broad that almost any protester on any subject can… Continue reading
‘Ello, ‘ello, ‘ello: speaking clock calls cost Met police £35,000 in two years
‘Ello, ‘ello, ‘ello: speaking clock calls cost Met police £35,000 in two years
Force says there are ‘evidential and operational reasons’ for officers and staff making almost 115,000 calls to time service
The Metropolitan police spent more than £35,000 making 110,000 calls to the speaking clock over the last two years.
The force spent more than £200,000 calling directory enquiries, figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show.
The Met, which like all forces is facing cuts to its… Continue reading
Sgt’s Dog’s death
The SUN 1st Oct: 2011 Page35
A Cop has been charged over the death of two police dogs who are alleged to have died in his unventilated car. Sergeant Ian Craven,50, is said to have left the animals in his vehicle at a training centre near Bromely, South London, in June as the temperature hit 29* C (84 F).
He will appear before local magistrates on October 12 accused of causing unnecessary suffering. Report Ends.
Pif: He attended court… Continue reading
PC ` Beat’s Rugby` Tec
The Sun 6th Sept: 2011 Page 28.
A PC put a fellow cop in hospital with an attack at a rugby match, then said: "He ran into my fist," a court heard yesterday.
Pc Brett O'Hagan, 31, is accused of punching and kicking Detective constable Gareth Bishop, 38, breaking his nose. Both work for South Wales police but were on opposing sides, Newport Crown Court was told. O'Hagan, of Porth, Rhondda, denies wounding, claiming self-defence. Trial continues. Report Ends:… Continue reading
Hero Cop Is Held Over Drug Deal
Justin Penrose The Sunday Mirror 4th Sept:2011
A Hero police officer who rescued a man from a burning building has been arrested on suspicion of selling drugs in a gay club. Sgt Andrew Smith, 37, who won a bravery award in 2001 for his heroism, was suspended after allegedly being caught with cocaine and ecstasy in a toilet at the nightclub. He was confronted by bouncers when a clubber complained he was dealing. Officers were called and Smith… Continue reading
More Money Wasted
By Mike Sullivan The SUN Aug: 29. 2011
A POLICE force has been blasted for spending £450,000 in two years leasing luxury cars for top cops. More than 30senior officers with KENT Police enjoy the use of jaguars, BMW, Audi's and Mercedes. Robert Oxley of the TaxPayer,s Alliance called it a "lavish perk."
"These flash cars aren,t for keeping criminals off the street or protecting the public, they are a luxury for well-paid officers."The public want the budget spent… Continue reading
118 Years Paid Leave.
The SUN Sept: 10th 2011 Page 5
A Police Force's officers and civilian staff have taken 118 Years off work for stress-related illness since 2006. Just over 600 members of Suffolk Police racked up absences for conditions such as depression, exhaustion, insomnia or substance dependency. One civilian worker is still off after 1,500 days.
The figures, from a freedom of information request,Suffolk Police Federation chairman Matt Gould said.He added: "Being a police officer is one of the most stressful jobs.For… Continue reading
4thTaser Death
By Richard Moriarty The SUN Aug: 25, 2011 Page 21
A FOURTH inquiry into police tactics was under-way last night following the death of a man shot with a Taser gun. Delivery driver Philip Hulmes, 53, was zapped when Greater Manchester police broke into his home on Tuesday after his daughter called 999.
Mr. Holmes, of Over Hulton, near Bolton, was taken to hospital with self-inflicted stab wounds but died 30 minutes later. A post mortem was being carried… Continue reading
999 Man Fled crash.
Reported the SUN 22nd Aug: 2011 Page20
A police worker has been jailed after fleeing a hit-and-run crash then using his work computer to cover it up. Jonathon Cummins, 29 ploughed into the back of a couple's car, sending it smashing into the central reservation barrier and leaving a passenger with a broken neck. END REPORT:
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Man Dies After Police Beating
The SUN Aug: 24 2011 Page 21
A BURLY amateur rugby player died hours after he was blasted in the face with pepper spray and overpowered by up to ELEVEN police officers.
Jake Michael 25, was taken to hospital when he complained of feeling unwell after being handcuffed. Witnesses claimed last night that cops hit him up to ten times with batons. One friend said: "It was police brutality."
Dad Jacob, 61 said: "We want justice. It'd take something… Continue reading