Hero

Yep, I did, but I have almost 4 years in and thats the closet shave I have had.

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I've got 23 years in and it's only happened to me twice, it's not nice, we go to great lengths to prevent it going that far, but when it happens you just have to deal with it. Nice result, definitely hero stuff.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Milky Bar Kid

Yep, I did, but I have almost 4 years in and thats the closet shave I have had.

Youre lucky then. My mate who's a fellow officer has been stabbed twice, shot at 3 times, been attacked numerous times (using all manner of weapons), been rammed into many times in the car, been pushed down stairs and been bitten twice and hes only been in the force 3 years, including his probation, he still oves it though. Sadly its part of the job, and no i agree that you shouldnt have to be faced with that, but it does go with the job. Lucky that you were not injured in this instance. My mate is currently firearms training! I call him lucky...!

your mate is very lucky V

yesterday afternoon a copper was shot near to our site at Bankside in London - its not good and i don't envy you your jobs guys

My God! Where does he work? Yeh, I have been bitten a few times, punched almost every set of shifts, nearly strangled, etc etc.

The intention of this thread was merely a lighthearted one showing my relief, not meant to be a discussion about what is in my job description!

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Originally Posted by Tara

your mate is very lucky V

yesterday afternoon a copper was shot near to our site at Bankside in London - its not good and i don't envy you your jobs guys

Was he shot, or shot at?. There was the incident involving the youth on the pedal cycle who shot at two coppers who tried to nick him......

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Tara

your mate is very lucky V

yesterday afternoon a copper was shot near to our site at Bankside in London - its not good and i don't envy you your jobs guys

Really!! I wondered what all the traffic, and neumerous police cars etc hurtling around yesterday was. Next time you are in bankside, let me know and i'll wander over

Anyway, back to MBK's thread

He is currently located in Brixton i think. Havent seen him for a while. My friend Gill is in Peckham robbery squad...she likes to be busy me thinks.

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Originally Posted by Viney

My friend Gill is in Peckham robbery squad...she likes to be busy me thinks.

Oh course, some roles are more prone to being shot at than others.....

Originally Posted by Viney

Really!! I wondered what all the traffic, and neumerous police cars etc hurtling around yesterday was. Next time you are in bankside, let me know and i'll wander over

Anyway, back to MBK's thread

He is currently located in Brixton i think. Havent seen him for a while. My friend Gill is in Peckham robbery squad...she likes to be busy me thinks.

i will do V

Originally Posted by Bluewolf

You mean you didn't realise that might have been part of the job when you applied..?

The subtle hint is when you get issued a stab vest.

Not very heroic when its saving your own... (was gona say bacon.. but maybe not) ass. Thats just self preservation, human nature.

But good shout anyhoo! Well done! Hope you gave them the smack down.