The British Bobby

[Ivan Cloherty]

the bobby has come a long way since the half crown at the gate? the crimes nowadays were there are hundreds of thousands of pounds in cash under beds and hidden in old drug dens you are bound to get a fair amount that would look the other way? if you were in a position were you came across a suitcase full of dosh and were on your own wouldn't you think twice??????jp

John, if I came across a suitcase full of money, I would definately think twice about taking it, it would probably belong to someone very very nasty

[Glenn Baker]

I am pretty certain that Corruption is a tad more prevelant than people like to think , they would hope their Upholders of the Law are honest, same with the customs.
But can you explain how billions of Dollars of hard Drugs get into Australia, Heroin and Ice.
So if the ships and planes are searched and the Containers checked out then how do you think it is all getting in.
I believe now and again they do a big pounce and get a big amount on that day to convince us they are squeaky clean but but and but huge amounts are still getting in and destroying the next generation of People.
Take note that the Mr Bigs of thse Drug Operations are rarely if ever caught so I ask you who are they.
Are we so gullable to think that our Upholders of the Law are not involved in Clandestine Money gathering.

Do you absolutely trust the let me say the Customs dept, the inner sanctom of high up ranks in any Law facility.
Well now how do all the drugs get in this Country then.? Glenn Australia

[Captain Kong]

In the days at sea I couldnt even get an extra packet of ciggies in. Now they get Tons of Coke or Heroin through,
Makes you wonder.?????????
Brian.

[robpage]

This thread go's back a short time ago but just reading some figures.John S said he thought that they were most probably the most honest in the world.Nearly 50 police officers in the Metropolitan Police were suspended over a three year period for corruption.49 officers were suspended with 15 cases proved 18 unproven and 16 ongoing.A total of 258 officers were suspended between 2009/2011,88 of the claims were proved and 33 officers were dismissed.Imagine whats going on in the whole of the UK.
Regards.
Jim.B.

There are 48,661 people employed by the Metropolitan Police service so that is less than 0.2 % over 3 years or around ).0.05% a year , I would be happy with zero corrupt people employed complained about but 0.05% per annum is not too high a figure , and how many is overzealous policing , how many corruption complaints , In the same period two officers died on the line of duty in the metropolitan area .,There were 134,101 full-time equivalent (FTE) police officers in the 43 police forces of England and Wales as at 31 March 2012. This is a decrease of 3.6 per cent or 5,009 officers compared to a year earlier . I think we have a good Police Service in general

[Captain Kong]

I remember in 1958 I was in an Alehouse next to the Post Office on Church Street in Liverpool, A beautiful barmaid took my eye and being , lean mean bronzed with sun bleached wavy hair, I tapped her up and she said I could take her home, I had a few pints and at closing time which was 10 pm in those days, she said wait outside while I clean up and finish work, I went outside and sat on the steps of the Post Office opposite. I must have fallen asleep and the next thing I knew was being lifted up by two Constables, one on each arm and taking me down to the Bridewell for the night.
Next morning with a few other characters lined up, Each one fined 10 shillings for being drunk and refusing to fight.
I was under the gaze of Mr McFarland, the Stipendary Magistrate,
`What is your occupation `. `A Seamen `I replied, `Fined £5 ` says he, `What ? that was a weeks wages then, as a Policeman dragged me away.
He told me to keep quiet as Mr McFarland hated Merchant Seamen, everyone fined ten bob and me £5 . The Cop said you should have told him you were a labourer then you would have got ten shillings instead.
So was he a Bent Magistrate for that?
Brian

[Ivan Cloherty]

A beautiful barmaid took my eye and being , lean mean bronzed with sun bleached wavy hair,

Sailed out of Liverpool for four years, never did meet a lean, mean beautiful blond barmaid with bleached wavy hair, you have all the luck Brian

[Captain Kong]

That was me Ivan, in those days, not the Barmaid. I was better looking than she was.
Cheers
Brian

[happy daze john in oz]

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John, if I came across a suitcase full of money, I would definately think twice about taking it, it would probably belong to someone very very nasty

All you have to do is make sure you can run, very fast that is!

[happy daze john in oz]

That was me Ivan, in those days, not the Barmaid. I was better looking than she was.
Cheers
Brian

After sufficient grog they all look beautiful, until the morning that is!!!!! I have a theory on that, the fumes from ther grog you consumed ages the female flesh over night. I have seen drop dead gorgeous ladies look like hags in the morning light.

[happy daze john in oz]

I am pretty certain that Corruption is a tad more prevelant than people like to think ,

A very good friend of mine worked as a warder in Pentridge prison here in Melbourne. Stood beside the warder shot dead by Ryan, last man hanged in Victoria. As he told me, much of the drugs in prison are supplied by the warders, it kept the prisoners quiet and made life easier for the warders.