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Big_Spark
For year now my respect for the Police has slowly been eroded by things we see on the news, but overall it has generally remained pretty high as I recognise that it is a blooming tough job with little thanks, however I have had three experiences of the Police, from THREE seperate forces that have simply left me realing and questioning the respect I had for them.
Incident 1
Monday morning, driving along a rather windy South coast road outside Brighton following a chap in a Vauxhall Vectra. As we rise the hill, the road marking change to double solid white lines, the crest of the hill is blind so the reason is obvious. As we crest the hill, this muppet overtakes me at about 60mph, but seeing oncoming vehicles, anchors up and tries to enter the gap that I had left between my van and the car infront.
The Guy was a fool, stuffed it completely and hit the Vectra on the right rear corner, this caused him to spin out into the path of oncoming traffic, most of which managed to avoid the collision, but one old Guy didn't. Thankfully no-one was actually hurt, but the debris all over the road was an issue.
I called for the Police..who took a full 20 minutes to arrive..Now you would think they would be looking to prosecute the driver who overtook me and caused the accident..Oh no..they were more worried about the fact the the Tax disc on the old fella's car had expired at the end of November..a few days before...Then they moaned at me for "wasting their valuable time"
Anchors.
Incident 3.
This occured on thursday and involved Surrey Police. A Police car was on blues and twos moving through the traffic at a high speed, people were moving out of the way as best they could, but due to the tight road and heavy traffic it was difficult. Anyway, about 35 yards ahead of me a Young lad in a car (didn't know that at the time) could not go anywhere as he was against a wall on the left, had an Esso tanker in front of him and a coach to his right..short of a helicopter, his car was not moving anywhere..
So the Policeman get out of the car and start shouting at him..unable to hear what he replied, or even if he did..one can only wonder what he may have said..Then the Copper beside the drivers door, opens his door, pulls this lad out and handcuffs him..
Needless to say a croud gathers, no-one could go anywhere, and the conversation is plain to all..The copper is nicking the lad for "Hindering the Progress of an Emergency Vehicle" and then they also did him for using foul language when he questioned the Policemans mental facalties. To really make this worse, several people startinf the complain about the way they were treating this young lad..their reaply was to threaten those who did with being nicked for Public Order Offences or interferring with a Police investigation..
Incident 2
This is personal, and occured on Monday night after work. For the second time that day I witnessed an accident, only on this occasion the driver who caused it drove off, despite his Sierra being trashed on one side. I, being stupid I now know, drove off after the Guy, and attempted to phone 999 from my phone. The battery was flat so as I went around the roundabout I was trying to plug it in, however the lights on the roundabout changed to red, I noticed a little late and braked hard, unfortunately I still totally crossed the line, causing the two cars that had started to move to brake. I was unable to reverse due to traffic, so thought it prudent to simply accelerate out of the way as I was blocking half the junction.
Unknown to me there was a Police car (Essex) on the slip road. Needless to say he pulled me for "Contravening a Traffic signal". I put my hands up to it but explained what I had witnessed and gave them the index of the Sierra.
On looking in my car they found an item that beongs to someone I'm working for. I had been given it for use in their van, but had accidently collected it up with my stuff when I finished. They further arrested me for theft, impersonating a Police Officer (as I had given chase!!), Dangerous driving and about 5 other things...they also questioned why I had some Blue strobes in my car which are 24V alarm strobes and Panel Indicators!!
I was handcuffed and taken to a Police station, there I was kept for 23 hours without food and only two small cups of water. Interviewed at 1am (I was arrested at 17:40 hours) and the cell was freezing, no blankets or bedding. To make matters worse, they used the theft charge as an excuse to then seach my home and that of my mother (the mind boggles on that logic as I haven't spoken to her in a about 5 months!!).
They siezed loads of tools, my computers, DVD's and loads of other gear claiming they were all stolen property.
They were so disapointed when I got a person to bring papaers proving I owned the tools, Dell confirmed the main machine, Rock the laptop and the self build was bloody obvious.
Most of the gear was returned tuesday, but the rest only was released today. The item from the employer was confirmed by 7pm on Monday night, yet they failed to tell me or my Solicitor that as it was all they had to hold me on.
In the finish I was simply charged with "Inconsiderate Driving"
AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T ARRESTED THE MAN WHO CAUSED THE ACCIDENT!!
I can understand them being peeved at seeing me go through a red light, I accept I was not paying attention properly and it was potentially dangerous, I intend to plead Guilty in court to the charge. But the rest is just rubbish, they were playing at being God simply because they could.
I know that your an ex plod Thermo, but I am sorry to say that from now on I will not get involved, the Police can kiss my brown stained ring piece and fly a kite.
If all these incidents had occured under one force, I would say it was a force issue, but this is three forces in unrelated incidents. This is young coppers being Nazi bully boys and using the law as a truncheon to trample peoples rights and good old common sense.
Then they complain they get no respect from the public...Oh what a surprise there!!
Incident 1
Monday morning, driving along a rather windy South coast road outside Brighton following a chap in a Vauxhall Vectra. As we rise the hill, the road marking change to double solid white lines, the crest of the hill is blind so the reason is obvious. As we crest the hill, this muppet overtakes me at about 60mph, but seeing oncoming vehicles, anchors up and tries to enter the gap that I had left between my van and the car infront.
The Guy was a fool, stuffed it completely and hit the Vectra on the right rear corner, this caused him to spin out into the path of oncoming traffic, most of which managed to avoid the collision, but one old Guy didn't. Thankfully no-one was actually hurt, but the debris all over the road was an issue.
I called for the Police..who took a full 20 minutes to arrive..Now you would think they would be looking to prosecute the driver who overtook me and caused the accident..Oh no..they were more worried about the fact the the Tax disc on the old fella's car had expired at the end of November..a few days before...Then they moaned at me for "wasting their valuable time"
Anchors.
Incident 3.
This occured on thursday and involved Surrey Police. A Police car was on blues and twos moving through the traffic at a high speed, people were moving out of the way as best they could, but due to the tight road and heavy traffic it was difficult. Anyway, about 35 yards ahead of me a Young lad in a car (didn't know that at the time) could not go anywhere as he was against a wall on the left, had an Esso tanker in front of him and a coach to his right..short of a helicopter, his car was not moving anywhere..
So the Policeman get out of the car and start shouting at him..unable to hear what he replied, or even if he did..one can only wonder what he may have said..Then the Copper beside the drivers door, opens his door, pulls this lad out and handcuffs him..
Needless to say a croud gathers, no-one could go anywhere, and the conversation is plain to all..The copper is nicking the lad for "Hindering the Progress of an Emergency Vehicle" and then they also did him for using foul language when he questioned the Policemans mental facalties. To really make this worse, several people startinf the complain about the way they were treating this young lad..their reaply was to threaten those who did with being nicked for Public Order Offences or interferring with a Police investigation..
Incident 2
This is personal, and occured on Monday night after work. For the second time that day I witnessed an accident, only on this occasion the driver who caused it drove off, despite his Sierra being trashed on one side. I, being stupid I now know, drove off after the Guy, and attempted to phone 999 from my phone. The battery was flat so as I went around the roundabout I was trying to plug it in, however the lights on the roundabout changed to red, I noticed a little late and braked hard, unfortunately I still totally crossed the line, causing the two cars that had started to move to brake. I was unable to reverse due to traffic, so thought it prudent to simply accelerate out of the way as I was blocking half the junction.
Unknown to me there was a Police car (Essex) on the slip road. Needless to say he pulled me for "Contravening a Traffic signal". I put my hands up to it but explained what I had witnessed and gave them the index of the Sierra.
On looking in my car they found an item that beongs to someone I'm working for. I had been given it for use in their van, but had accidently collected it up with my stuff when I finished. They further arrested me for theft, impersonating a Police Officer (as I had given chase!!), Dangerous driving and about 5 other things...they also questioned why I had some Blue strobes in my car which are 24V alarm strobes and Panel Indicators!!
I was handcuffed and taken to a Police station, there I was kept for 23 hours without food and only two small cups of water. Interviewed at 1am (I was arrested at 17:40 hours) and the cell was freezing, no blankets or bedding. To make matters worse, they used the theft charge as an excuse to then seach my home and that of my mother (the mind boggles on that logic as I haven't spoken to her in a about 5 months!!).
They siezed loads of tools, my computers, DVD's and loads of other gear claiming they were all stolen property.
They were so disapointed when I got a person to bring papaers proving I owned the tools, Dell confirmed the main machine, Rock the laptop and the self build was bloody obvious.
Most of the gear was returned tuesday, but the rest only was released today. The item from the employer was confirmed by 7pm on Monday night, yet they failed to tell me or my Solicitor that as it was all they had to hold me on.
In the finish I was simply charged with "Inconsiderate Driving"
AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T ARRESTED THE MAN WHO CAUSED THE ACCIDENT!!
I can understand them being peeved at seeing me go through a red light, I accept I was not paying attention properly and it was potentially dangerous, I intend to plead Guilty in court to the charge. But the rest is just rubbish, they were playing at being God simply because they could.
I know that your an ex plod Thermo, but I am sorry to say that from now on I will not get involved, the Police can kiss my brown stained ring piece and fly a kite.
If all these incidents had occured under one force, I would say it was a force issue, but this is three forces in unrelated incidents. This is young coppers being Nazi bully boys and using the law as a truncheon to trample peoples rights and good old common sense.
Then they complain they get no respect from the public...Oh what a surprise there!!
