Gladys Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/investigation-launched-into-unacceptable-police-facebook-post/?fbclid=IwAR3TjLVfNBD3UKpWbavGNCuLw7s4oMO1hNh0cEIohVO1NUIhWWFt3efo0H0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, Amadeus said: Ah yes, because watching some diddly little waves at the war memorial is considered stupid and dangerous on an island where the very same police force is totally happy with thousands of people standing inches away from super bikes doing 200mph. Makes sense. Just aswell nobody was watching the diddly waves yesterday.. you never know what the sea will throw up. Pic from Facebook (Horse tram page) Edited October 1, 2023 by daisy Added source of pic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Omg, killer seaweed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 LOOK OUT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 33 minutes ago, daisy said: Just aswell nobody was watching the diddly waves yesterday.. you never know what the sea will throw up. Pic from Facebook (Horse tram page) Er…that gets pushed onto the road there. Surely you know that? No murder waves involved, see for yourself: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Time to deploy my favourite wild weather reporter on prom clip: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code99 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 18 hours ago, Blade Runner said: I could see the outrage, but this is nothing in comparison to IOM police standing over the Abbotswood building when the residents left, or the police bike escort for the coach for the returnees. Or the carer that got petrol that was locked up and best of all, the woman running away from domestic abuse that got locked up. I take umbrage at your "this is nothing in comparison to..." comments. It is paramount that the Police have good leadership to steer things in the right direction. You make some valid observations, but what you describe was a political decision. The Police Force is an essential public service and like all public services, to be effective, it needs adequate public investment/ funding. They should be well-trained, well-paid, and well-recruited i.e., they need the right aptitudes and attitudes. It is crucial that the bar is set high in order to sieve out any unsavoury individuals who are as bad as the louts they are supposed to apprehend. That being said, if someone is a bit immature or a bit rough around the edges or had a tough start in life, etc., with good mentoring and nurturing, professional training and support they too can become career professionals. However, they will not succeed if their work environment and the culture they operate within does not instil discipline and respect for their colleagues and members of the public (these personal attributes sadly seem to be lacking in many public service departments). I hope the new Chief Constable will provide a public update soon about his plans, reforms and initiatives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, code99 said: I take umbrage at your "this is nothing in comparison to..." comments. It is paramount that the Police have good leadership to steer things in the right direction. You make some valid observations, but what you describe was a political decision. The Police Force is an essential public service and like all public services, to be effective, it needs adequate public investment/ funding. They should be well-trained, well-paid, and well-recruited i.e., they need the right aptitudes and attitudes. It is crucial that the bar is set high in order to sieve out any unsavoury individuals who are as bad as the louts they are supposed to apprehend. That being said, if someone is a bit immature or a bit rough around the edges or had a tough start in life, etc., with good mentoring and nurturing, professional training and support they too can become career professionals. However, they will not succeed if their work environment and the culture they operate within does not instil discipline and respect for their colleagues and members of the public (these personal attributes sadly seem to be lacking in many public service departments). I hope the new Chief Constable will provide a public update soon about his plans, reforms and initiatives. Fair points but I stand by the "Nothing in Comparison to".. Its not, by a long way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Blade Runner said: Fair points but I stand by the "Nothing in Comparison to".. Its not, by a long way Nothing in comparison to Uk police using 5 police to handcuff an Olympic athlete & her husband whilst child in back because they were black, strip searching teenage schoolgirls without an adult, shooting an unarmed black man, jailing lawful protesters, sexually assaulting colleagues & prisoners etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Don't forget the Met. firearms officers who think they are above the law. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Don't forget the Met. firearms officers who think they are above the law. I don’t think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Two-lane said: Don't forget the Met. firearms officers who think they are above the law. And the rapists & murderers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 With it's deliberately broad-based recruiting policy the police simply reflect UK society at large. Plus the police are just people and by their very nature people fuck up. Although I suspect some work needs to be done on the selection criteria... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, forestboy said: I don’t think so. One of their fellow officers is on trial for murder. Some of them handed in their weapons because they do not believe they should be held to account by a jury of their peers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 21 minutes ago, Two-lane said: One of their fellow officers is on trial for murder. Some of them handed in their weapons because they do not believe they should be held to account by a jury of their peers. As you clearly have the SOP's for police firearms officers would you please share them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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