Lonan3 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 From today's Times: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2071788,00.html Pubs, supermarkets and private businesses are being asked to sponsor Britain’s army of auxiliary police as part of the Government’s drive to put a policing team in every neighbourhood. High street businesses that provide funds for police community support officers would receive publicity and could have their logo on uniforms in return. In the United States, a similar system has led to some police vehicles being embellished with the names and logos of sponsors. Home Office ministers are urging police authorities in England and Wales to seek additional funding and sponsors to pay for community support officers. But the “business to sponsor an auxiliary cop” plan has already raised concerns that it could compromise the independence of the police. Personally, I like this idea - and I'm sure there'll be suggestions about suitable companies/products to be emblazoned on uniforms and squad cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinahand Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I wonder if they'll allow neighbourhoods to join together to sponsor a beat officer? I'd be half in favour of chipping in if they agreed to increase their patrols. We've a big problem with the yoof of today ringing door bells and using the parked cars as goal posts ... having a copper turn up on a Friday night would make getting our young one to sleep undisturbed a lot easier! When he gets woken up week in week out its just not on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I'm somehow not really comfortable with the thought that greedy corporations such as Tesco can portray themselves as "caring for the community" in this way - proper policing should be funded with public money, not high-street funds... And what yob would take a copper with "sponsored by Asda" on his jacket seriously?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posters Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I'd guess that 'PC Flat' is sponsored by Tetrapak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 I thought it might be good to see police cars in the North of Island with large sponsorship stickers for LOONEY'S of RAMSEY on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 It's worked for NASA: Stav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 As long as this sponsorship thing doesn't go too far... Although some ads I don't mind at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxchatterbox Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 anyone got a photo of the cut out copper at St Johns or has it been nicked already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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