What is the world coming to? - Page 2 - SV650.org

DarrenSV650S · 14-01-10, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Teese

When police officers are diciplined for having a bit of banter and fun with the public...I mean Really!!! Really!!!

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20100114/...e-dba1618.html

really really?

I don't think my boss would be very happy if he found out he was paying me to go sledging either. What's the difference?

14-01-10, 05:40 PM

As a ".Org plummer" VT, you know that if you leave yourself wide open such as these guys have then expect complaints.

Yes its a bit of fun for the coppers, but they were on duty.

The other side of things (speaking as a manager now) what would happen if one of them had been injured?

I'm sure thames valley police H+S would have a hard time producing a risk assesment and method statement for using a riot shield as a sledge and be able to justify it.

I know police hate it when idiots tell them "I pay your wages" but their wages do come from joe public the tax payer.

I know its just a bunch of guys having a laugh in the snow, but if you are in a job where you are fairly high profile (wearing a viz vest with "police" written on it doesnt help) then you need to be leading from example.

I can understand why people will complain about this.

*Edit*

It doesn't help when a lot of coppers don't exactly endear themselves to the public.
Again, its the few that let the majority down.

Speaking as a manager again now, If they worked for me, they would be looking for a new job.
I don't pay my staff to play on my time.

yorkie_chris · 14-01-10, 05:43 PM

Never mind waste of taxpayers money etc. How cool did that run down the hill look!

14-01-10, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky03

kin hell - you got a sense of humour-na didn't think so-

Forgive me for thinking that you get paid to work ...

Work hard ... play hard ... thats how it works down here anyway ....

Like Speedplay .... as a Manager, maybe I see things differently ..

yorkie_chris · 14-01-10, 05:46 PM

Depends on the sort of work, when we had nothing to do at fabricators we would sit drinking tea. When I was working with my mate who recovers cars we would drink tea and play cards waiting for a call.

No calls to attend? What they supposed to do, sit in van looking officious?

14-01-10, 05:46 PM

Its the same as some of us sitting on the org when we are supposed to be working.

Jeeeeese we all need to lighten up!

Looked extremely fun, and it made the kids think more of the police in general, which is never a bad thing with some little scrotes.

maviczap · 14-01-10, 05:49 PM

I just can't believe they were daft enough to post it on a public website!

Honestly

Bluepete · 14-01-10, 05:49 PM

No comment!

Pete

PS, bet that Super is up for a promotion now!

Spiderman · 14-01-10, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sally

Its the same as some of us sitting on the org when we are supposed to be working.

Yeh but the rest of us are smart enough to know not to let someone film us while we skive of work, right?

14-01-10, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky03

Think if anything it shows joe public that the cops are human

Nods.

14-01-10, 05:40 PM	#12
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is the world coming to? As a ".Org plummer" VT, you know that if you leave yourself wide open such as these guys have then expect complaints. Yes its a bit of fun for the coppers, but they were on duty. The other side of things (speaking as a manager now) what would happen if one of them had been injured? I'm sure thames valley police H+S would have a hard time producing a risk assesment and method statement for using a riot shield as a sledge and be able to justify it. I know police hate it when idiots tell them "I pay your wages" but their wages do come from joe public the tax payer. I know its just a bunch of guys having a laugh in the snow, but if you are in a job where you are fairly high profile (wearing a viz vest with "police" written on it doesnt help) then you need to be leading from example. I can understand why people will complain about this. Edit It doesn't help when a lot of coppers don't exactly endear themselves to the public. Again, its the few that let the majority down. Speaking as a manager again now, If they worked for me, they would be looking for a new job. I don't pay my staff to play on my time. Last edited by speedplay; 14-01-10 at 05:43 PM.

14-01-10, 05:43 PM	#13
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: What is the world coming to? Never mind waste of taxpayers money etc. How cool did that run down the hill look! __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

14-01-10, 05:46 PM	#15
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: What is the world coming to? Depends on the sort of work, when we had nothing to do at fabricators we would sit drinking tea. When I was working with my mate who recovers cars we would drink tea and play cards waiting for a call. No calls to attend? What they supposed to do, sit in van looking officious? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

14-01-10, 05:46 PM	#16
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is the world coming to? Its the same as some of us sitting on the org when we are supposed to be working. Jeeeeese we all need to lighten up! Looked extremely fun, and it made the kids think more of the police in general, which is never a bad thing with some little scrotes.

14-01-10, 05:49 PM	#17
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: What is the world coming to? I just can't believe they were daft enough to post it on a public website! Honestly __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

14-01-10, 05:49 PM	#18
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: What is the world coming to? No comment! Pete PS, bet that Super is up for a promotion now! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

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