Dyslexic MetCop

@NormanBrennan @swpolice I've said it many times, I'd rather have any non-life changing injury/assault rather then a dps "investigation".

This👇is one of Final Nails in Police Coffin; the ramifications of this ‘Perverse’ decision will be Huge; it was Orchestrated by @swpolice Female Acting Chief/I who Rhodri challenged & won & thereafter she was Vindictive & Pernicious & DESTROYED an Exemplary Police Sgt’s career👇🤷‍♂️

@Brick_Cop @ukhomeoffice I put that up in our office back in the day. Slt were quick to remove it

I first saw this quote taped to the wall in CID, as a DS gave us an explanation about what we could and couldn’t bring to them as new Constables…😅 Seems rather apt, will all this talk of ‘change’ on the table…👀 “We trained hard, but it seemed that every time we were beginning to form up into teams we were reorganised. I was to learn later in life that we tend to meet any new situation by reorganising, and what a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while actually producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralisation.” - Petronius Arbiter #ThinBlueLine 🚨

@FestAKINBUSOYE @DailyMail Agree 100 percent. Somebody is going to make a mint out of this...

All these crackpot ideas that are coming out of heaven knows where and goodness knows who will do nothing to improve policing. As I commented in this piece for @DailyMail: "I am genuinely astonished that, of all the crises facing British policing such as collapsing recruitment, appalling retention, failure to get the basics right, deep-rooted cultural problems, and a serious leadership deficit - the Home Office has decided that the answer lies in forcing police officers to hold a Licence to Practise. As Police and Crime Commissioner, I was present at a meeting when this idea was discussed a few years ago along with senior police leaders, a notable policing think-tank, and a major consulting company. I challenged it directly then, and I challenge it now: how many frontline officers were ever asked whether this was needed, given that police officers already hold a warrant card? I am deeply disappointed that a small number of powerful, vested interests appear to have persuaded the Home Office to pursue what is, in reality, an expensive, bureaucratic distraction. This is a total waste of money and yet more evidence that British policing has drifted dangerously away from the priorities of the public. People do not want more regulation, more processes, or more box-ticking. They just want competent, effective, professional police officers keeping them safe. If a warrant card, rigorous training, and robust vetting are not enough to guarantee that, then the problem is leadership and accountability - not the absence of yet another licensing scheme." -------- My prediction: Some people are going to make a fortune from what comes out of this White Paper, including consultants, advisors, retired Chief Constables, and senior police ranks etc. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

@InspGadgetBlogs Didn't he get a written warning for the cow comment?

The Panel considered whether the Officer’s use of the word "love" was inappropriate. The Panel concluded that this term was not demeaning or offensive. The Panel finds the comment "daft cow" does not breach the Standard of Professional Behaviour of Equality and Diversity. 💥👏

@cynicalbobby Sadly the federation are not fit for purpose

I doubt any officer who saw this regrets his sacking. I do however have some concerns regarding his lack of representation and due process. The PFEW should never have refused to represent him.

@NormanBrennan @ThamesVP I'll keep my eye open for him

Folks I’ve seen an Appeal put out by @ThamesVP looking for Mr Farouk nicknamed Band Aid; look I’ve been trained to look for suspects but hopefully the public should not have too much trouble locating this👇feller; what’s your thoughts👇

@JaneTay82931189 @Fed_Up_Fed When the promotion process changed!

@Fed_Up_Fed What is going on. When did the police turn on themselves?

2022 - Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, from the South East Command Unit, said: “T/Det Con Lotay’s behaviour was utterly wrong. He identified himself as an officer and was rude and aggressive to the female driver” 2025 - Conviction overturned and NFA. met.police.uk/foi-ai/metropo…

@InspGadgetBlogs I appreciate the use of the word "wicked". About time it was brought back and entered into the corporate lexicon...

'Despite headline recruitment figures, policing continues to haemorrhage experienced officers.' I guess this means they didn't 'lever change' after all.

@BettyBoochichi2 @policeconduct @StaffsPolice Smt treat any officer as guilty until proven innocent to not tarnish their own reputation

@policeconduct @StaffsPolice You forgot to add your thoughts for the officers who are now going to be facing the ordeal of being investigated for the next few years - but then again you never remember.

Death of man detained at Biddulph We are investigating @StaffsPolice contact with Joshua Cooper prior to his death during an incident at Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent. ▶️: shorturl.at/WRYhM

@ReasonableCop @rorygeo @Its_Just_Darren The direction from SLT is quite clear, everything is a priority....

A 2003 study backs up what good proactive cops like @Its_Just_Darren know. The response to shop theft matters: 88% of prolific burglars admitted stealing from shops, with 'shoplifting' the primary income source for 40% of them. Shop theft? Think 'Billy'!

@_JesterJay This scenario is played over and over within the mps...

I was investigated for Gross Misconduct and this is a summary of my experience: at the beginning of a year I was told there was fact finding. In Spring of the same year I was notified that it was being referred to as Gross Misconduct but not knowing what it was for. 1/8

@MikePannett A lot of officers are petrified of an internal "investigation", designed to find some guilt no matter how parallel. Bad as it sounds, I'd rather be hurt then face investigation. The sheer stress of it all...

It’s VITAL to have street skills. Some good points below. Like many cops I’ve dealt with extremely violent individuals & groups. Unfortunately these days cops are terrified of using reasonable force out of fear of getting thrown under the bus. Why 1000s of cops now get hurt.

@ReasonableCop Don't worry. Massive uplift in new officers, despite the budget cuts...

@ReasonableCop @Jack_W_MB Or promotion board...

@Skip_1_ @JamJarOppo How can anybody get comfort out of a giant snail?

@JamJarOppo Pet snail is true, officer worked in our station.

These are just recycled police myths. Pet Snail- ✅ Grounded by mum- ✅ Can’t go out because see ghosts at night -✅ Specials and spit hoods -✅ Arrests custody sergeant for assault-✅

@andygeorgeni I thought you couldn't be promoted while under dps investigation?!

Regardless of your feelings on the case, this will come as a slap in the face to the disproportionate number of Black officers under investigation for misconduct and being held back in their own careers! No doubt an impact on Black Londoners as well dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

@BettyBoochichi2 It seems very very quick for an iopc investigation?

Re PC Martin Stubbs suicide: “We were required by law to complete the investigation, which we have now done and are in the process of finalising our decision," an IOPC spokesperson said. Investigation delay concerns after West Yorkshire Officer’s death: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@Ex_arv_sgt So many posts and not a single pun or joke...

@ruth_wishart "Immobilised by bullets to the tires"... or asked a wizard to freeze it in time...

The allegations about Chris Kaba's past are relevant, but don't alter his being unarmed and shot in the head. Surely there are less fatal ways of dealing with a possible suspect. If his car posed a risk it could have been immobilised by bullets to the tyres.

@CopMoustache *years of stress. Dps generally take a year or longer to deal with hurty words... let alone stuff with evidence. The court findings don't matter

Whilst I accept the verdict and am pleased for the officer I know from experience, this isn’t the end for him and likely a gross misconduct hearing will follow causing yet more months of stress 😔 Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba bbc.com/news/articles/…