Police officer smoking on duty??
01 September 2003, 12:52 PM
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quote: "Nacro - you are an angry man "
Not really, in fact the exact opposite. As outlined above I have a wealth of experience working with the police and while *some* are OK the job tends to attract people who would be better off doing something else.
Let's face facts what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
Not really, in fact the exact opposite. As outlined above I have a wealth of experience working with the police and while *some* are OK the job tends to attract people who would be better off doing something else.
Let's face facts what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
01 September 2003, 12:59 PM
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I saw two police officers 'stop for a smoke' while on duty. I couldnt give a **** either way TBH - I am a smoker myself - let them smoke! If they are on 'the beat' having a smoke, that could be a bit cheeky - but if they are honestly stopped for a mo (hat off etc) then why bother? Its just another government employee taking a break 
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01 September 2003, 01:02 PM
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Same as the Forces, I don't believe uniformed Police should smoke in view of the people they serve.
Unless said ossifer is sleeping with your other half, I would live and let live
Unless said ossifer is sleeping with your other half, I would live and let live
01 September 2003, 01:39 PM
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This thread is comedy gold 
Nacro you sad, sad, sad man, go and find something better to do that complaign about someone smoking. Most people get breaks where they go and smoke, maybe he was taking one? I can't believe there are people that'd complaign about something so trivial. I bet these are the same people who complaign about adverts and songs on the radio. Get a life.
Nacro you sad, sad, sad man, go and find something better to do that complaign about someone smoking. Most people get breaks where they go and smoke, maybe he was taking one? I can't believe there are people that'd complaign about something so trivial. I bet these are the same people who complaign about adverts and songs on the radio. Get a life.
01 September 2003, 01:56 PM
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lol@andi- I am joking
But seriously if you have chance to report one of them for something its well worth a minute of your time. It will p1ss them off no end.
But seriously if you have chance to report one of them for something its well worth a minute of your time. It will p1ss them off no end.
01 September 2003, 05:14 PM
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No I am not going to post the pic.. Not that stupid and for what point????
My only point is....I believe that they are not allowed to smoke on duty ..It looks bad.Its not professional.Also it could have been a spliff...........
My only point is....I believe that they are not allowed to smoke on duty ..It looks bad.Its not professional.Also it could have been a spliff...........
01 September 2003, 09:01 PM
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Well said Nacro. Coppers reckon they are a law unto themselves and speed without their lights on, use mobile phones whilst driving etc etc and are basically some of the biggest hypocrites on the planet. Nothing to do with smoking but if i thought i could drop a copper in it i'd take the opportunity like a shot.
Post the photo, if he's doing nothing wrong as most on here suggest then what's the problem!?
Post the photo, if he's doing nothing wrong as most on here suggest then what's the problem!?
02 September 2003, 06:38 AM
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quote: "NACRO..It must have been hell at your school...miss.. miss miss...I saw him do something really naughty..miss..miss
Moderators please put this in the muppets forum "
LOL- firstly you are trying to whinge to the moderators in precisely the manner you are decrying.
Secondly I was joking for the most part- although I have to say the police do ask for it sometimes.
Thirdly the muppet forum don't want stuff "dumped" on them.
Moderators please put this in the muppets forum "
LOL- firstly you are trying to whinge to the moderators in precisely the manner you are decrying.
Secondly I was joking for the most part- although I have to say the police do ask for it sometimes.
Thirdly the muppet forum don't want stuff "dumped" on them.
02 September 2003, 09:13 AM
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You sound like a complete tw@t mate.
If you can drop a copper in it you will?
I bet you would be straight on the phone wanting their assistance when you are in trouble.
Grow up you sad little maggot.
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You sound like a complete tw@t mate.
If you can drop a copper in it you will?
I bet you would be straight on the phone wanting their assistance when you are in trouble.
Grow up you sad little maggot.
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02 September 2003, 10:01 AM
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quote: "slasha
You sound like a complete tw@t mate.
If you can drop a copper in it you will?
I bet you would be straight on the phone wanting their assistance when you are in trouble.
Grow up you sad little maggot.
Jason."
Surely that's the kind of response a police officer/would be police officer should NOT make? The them and us attitude is to blame for a lot of the friction between the police and the public. Surely best to turn the other cheek?
You sound like a complete tw@t mate.
If you can drop a copper in it you will?
I bet you would be straight on the phone wanting their assistance when you are in trouble.
Grow up you sad little maggot.
Jason."
Surely that's the kind of response a police officer/would be police officer should NOT make? The them and us attitude is to blame for a lot of the friction between the police and the public. Surely best to turn the other cheek?
02 September 2003, 10:17 AM
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Nacro.
It really gauls me when peole make comments like he did which openly states his dislike for the police.
Yet if he was in a tight situation who would he call?
Double standards are IMO worse than open honesty.
Where do you stand then?
It really gauls me when peole make comments like he did which openly states his dislike for the police.
Yet if he was in a tight situation who would he call?
Double standards are IMO worse than open honesty.
Where do you stand then?
02 September 2003, 11:21 AM
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Well that's a difficult one- I worked closely with the police for a number of years.
That's given me a postitive/negative outlook on the culture within the force. I see a LOT of good people in the job and also a number of a55holes like any walk of life. The problem is there is to much self interest and protectionism within the police- not to say double standards.
I'll give you an example, I went on a stag to A'dam- mostly firemen but a few policmen as well. Who do you think were straight out on the streets buying crack and coke? You guessed it the police. When I asked them about their double standards they said "yeah we'd nick you in the UK for this but over here we can do whatever the f*ck we want"- thing is I know they are both into coke back at home as well. They are only too happy to bust other people for it though. I've been in other situations where I've seen police officers knowingly break the law.
This is in addition to the institutional bias within the force. Don't get me wrong I'm aware that this does not apply to everyone so if they are seen to be breaking the law or acting in a manner unbecoming to a law enforcment officer then why not report them?
That's given me a postitive/negative outlook on the culture within the force. I see a LOT of good people in the job and also a number of a55holes like any walk of life. The problem is there is to much self interest and protectionism within the police- not to say double standards.
I'll give you an example, I went on a stag to A'dam- mostly firemen but a few policmen as well. Who do you think were straight out on the streets buying crack and coke? You guessed it the police. When I asked them about their double standards they said "yeah we'd nick you in the UK for this but over here we can do whatever the f*ck we want"- thing is I know they are both into coke back at home as well. They are only too happy to bust other people for it though. I've been in other situations where I've seen police officers knowingly break the law.
This is in addition to the institutional bias within the force. Don't get me wrong I'm aware that this does not apply to everyone so if they are seen to be breaking the law or acting in a manner unbecoming to a law enforcment officer then why not report them?
02 September 2003, 11:37 AM
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There will always be a few bad apple in every barrel.
However the policeman in question may have been on a break and then perfectly allowed to have a cigarette.
Our local nick ststes that all officers must take their smoking breaks in the rear courtyard near the custody entrace away from public gaze but different forces have different rules of conduct in these matters.
My real issue was with the people that said "make posters", "Send it to the cCheif Inspector", etc. These people were not interested in any of the facts surrounding the original post. They just wanted to see a policeman get into trouble.
Pointless really. He may have been in a designated area on a designated break.
Tyese are the people that really get my back up as they like to give the impression that they hate the police and want to see their downfall but still rely on their services when they are in trouble.
I agree with your drug comments and think that these officers should be singled out oif the force as this is not acceptable. However as i am sure you appreciate, this is not an easy task to do.
Jason.
However the policeman in question may have been on a break and then perfectly allowed to have a cigarette.
Our local nick ststes that all officers must take their smoking breaks in the rear courtyard near the custody entrace away from public gaze but different forces have different rules of conduct in these matters.
My real issue was with the people that said "make posters", "Send it to the cCheif Inspector", etc. These people were not interested in any of the facts surrounding the original post. They just wanted to see a policeman get into trouble.
Pointless really. He may have been in a designated area on a designated break.
Tyese are the people that really get my back up as they like to give the impression that they hate the police and want to see their downfall but still rely on their services when they are in trouble.
I agree with your drug comments and think that these officers should be singled out oif the force as this is not acceptable. However as i am sure you appreciate, this is not an easy task to do.
Jason.
02 September 2003, 12:46 PM
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sad, sad, sad.
just spent 10 months and 8 court appearances fighting a speeding offence, but still couldn't be bothered if they smoke or not, as long as it's somewhere i'd be allowed to smoke too... eg not a petrol station etc...
o.
just spent 10 months and 8 court appearances fighting a speeding offence, but still couldn't be bothered if they smoke or not, as long as it's somewhere i'd be allowed to smoke too... eg not a petrol station etc...
o.
02 September 2003, 01:15 PM
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qoute: "My real issue was with the people that said "make posters", "Send it to the cCheif Inspector", etc. These people were not interested in any of the facts surrounding the original post"
I have to admit I made those comments but they were not taken in the spirit they were intended ie as a joke (obviously as they are so ridiculous). Perhaps I should start using smilies in my posts.
I have to admit I made those comments but they were not taken in the spirit they were intended ie as a joke (obviously as they are so ridiculous). Perhaps I should start using smilies in my posts.
02 September 2003, 04:46 PM
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Some very smallminded people on this thread.
I see. so if I saw you driving sill then it would be fine for me to shop you. Or maybe if I see you drop litter. Yes I get it now.
I really hope that you are a model citizen. Never broke a rule at work? Always on time are you? I doubt it. Try putting your own house in order before making such transparent and blatantly pathetic sweeping comments.
"Shop him"
I really hope that you are a model citizen. Never broke a rule at work? Always on time are you? I doubt it. Try putting your own house in order before making such transparent and blatantly pathetic sweeping comments.
02 September 2003, 05:26 PM
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I am in the process of joining up so I have a keen interest in the opinions of people on here.
It seems to me from your comment that you are either very imature or still believe in the "Them and Us" status.
These people are only doing a job. That is keeping the peace and preserving law and order.
If you think that by treating them in a pleasant and curtious manner and not as another life force is sucking up the I suggest that you start doing some growing up.
I am in the process of joining up so I have a keen interest in the opinions of people on here.
Sucking up
These people are only doing a job. That is keeping the peace and preserving law and order.
If you think that by treating them in a pleasant and curtious manner and not as another life force is sucking up the I suggest that you start doing some growing up.
02 September 2003, 07:06 PM
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stuck up a badger
since you have a keen interest in opions heres mine
most of the police i have come across are rude,
lacking in judgement,power ego tripping,thoughtless,
the type who were bullies in school.
may be for you
also i have no criminal record and no axe to grind
this is how i have seen in the last 5 years or so
granted some are better than others, I did say most,
the younger ones seem to be the worse.
best of luck with your chosen career.
since you have a keen interest in opions heres mine
most of the police i have come across are rude,
lacking in judgement,power ego tripping,thoughtless,
the type who were bullies in school.
may be for you
also i have no criminal record and no axe to grind
this is how i have seen in the last 5 years or so
granted some are better than others, I did say most,
the younger ones seem to be the worse.
best of luck with your chosen career.