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@remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell And in the US and Canada the thin blue line badge has been used in white supremacist situations (and also banned by many police forces) I think we have stumbled across the issue. It’s used for so many things nobody truly knows what the person wearing it is supporting

@_Kano_P @gmhales @1davebell I meant charities evolve, as does the use of the thin blue line patch. It may not have been supported by a registered charity to begin with, but the name has been adopted by a charity now, and the patch is used to raise funds for another police charity. ukcops.org/care-of-police…

Some really interesting discussions of uniform standards since yesterday, and especially the ambiguous/contested symbolism of the Thin Blue Line flag/patch when viewed historically and internationally.

But he still can’t answer a simple question 🤷‍♂️

@remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell Of course and policies evolve too but the current one is the current one. It is interesting though that this charity is nothing to do with fallen officers when that’s what officers say is the reason for wearing the badge

@_Kano_P @gmhales @1davebell Not a problem, and yes, you're right about how young this charity is, but things evolve, and it is strongly linked to COPS.

@grahamwettone @remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell I’ve just replied to that. There is now but only since 2019. But interestingly the organisation is about looking after the mental well being of officers, not remembering fallen officers as it appears lots assume the badge is for 🤷‍♂️

@_Kano_P @remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell Yes there is. 🙈

@remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell In my defence though they have only been a recognised charity since late 2019 (the badges have been around much longer) Interestingly though they describe their activities as looking after the mental well being of officers, not remembering fallen officers

@remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell I stand corrected! My theory disproven at the first hurdle lol

@remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell Like anything, organisations have to make a choice who who to support. You can’t support everyone

@_Kano_P @gmhales @1davebell Besides, why Help for Heros? There are many other military charities. Some would argue that they are just as deserving, if not more so?

@remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell I don’t know the reasoning behind the policy but the Support for Hero’s is a registered charity at least. There is no organisation or charity behind the thin blue line badge so there is nothing ‘official’ that’s being supported.

@_Kano_P @gmhales @1davebell They have, and my point remains. Their policy doesn't stand up to scrutiny. By all means, try and convince me I'm wrong. Why would I take steps? Thankfully, I'm not Met. But I can still share my opinion on SM 😉

@remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell Surely the fundamental point is that the Met has a uniform policy and officers are expected to follow it, just like they are expected to follow every other policy? Its fine to disagree with the policy and if that’s the case then take steps to influence its change

@_Kano_P @gmhales @1davebell That doesn't change my point, nor does it address the issue of Help for Heros.

@remmy_308 @gmhales @1davebell Mets policy is that the poppy is only allowed during the national campaign period - not all year.

@gmhales @1davebell So it's okay to honour those fallen in military action poppy/Help for Heros. But it's not acceptable to honour colleagues killed in the line of duty. A very tricky question or position to defend 😉 To be clear, I have no issue with honouring those in the military.

@dambury67 @gmhales Other public services aren’t entrusted to enforce the law

@gmhales Typed out a couple of replies to this one then deleted them.. What I would say is, we don't seem to apply the same level of scrutiny to any other uniform public service in terms of visible "symbolism" worn on uniforms.

@rhys_parker @British_Airways Welcome to the great BA IT systems 😂

@British_Airways - trying to select seats for our flight tomorrow but getting a constant error message

@jonny5068 @gavtaylor00 @stuartgraham916 @flightradar24 Yeah stuff the passengers needs

@gavtaylor00 @stuartgraham916 @flightradar24 Had it on a 787 earlier this year. Turned round in an eerily similar area en route to ORD. They said it’s essentially a commercial decision: easier and cheaper to assess/fix at LHR if not safety critical

Houston we have a problem? Flight #BA195 from London to Houston made a U-turn over Newfoundland and returned to London. The reason is currently unknown.

@anothergene @flightradar24 @JoeCarroll34743 So best for the airline, not their passengers? Sounds about right for BA

@robinthemint @SimonUbsdell @WestNitaFBPE Tony Blair’s Labour is the reason Brexit happened

@SimonUbsdell @WestNitaFBPE I think a lot of people who may have been conservative once are very unforgiving of the conservative Brexit history and are going to punish them at this election. Brexit is part of this election even if the parties don’t admit it. It will haunt Labour from day one after election

@danvsflyer @VirginAtlantic @TorontoPearson Air Canada is red

Let’s go, Toronto 🍁 From hockey pucks and slam dunks to coffeeshops and waterfronts, there’s something for everyone. Daily flights start 30th March 2025.

@J_Harrington212 They need some barbed wire on top lol

@_Kano_P Maybe that’s why they’ve got really high fences..?

I was born in Leytonstone. There was no “Upper Leytonstone” then, and the idea of paying £1.35m to live there blows my mind.

You will continue to suffer so long as you allow yourself to have an emotional response to things that are said to you. If words can control you then everything else will control you. Instead, sit back, observe things with logic and allow things to pass. That is true power.

@JJSharpers Probably the thing I miss most about the job! 😂 Loved throwing the proverbial grenade in 😂

Commented on an article on the intranet today. Would not recommend 😂