Re: Whose Side Are The Police Really On?
Originally Posted by
Twink55
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I understand all of the feelings towards police but shouldn't we delve a little deeper into the problem?
The number of police is reducing, whilst the rate of crime is increasing, so how can we expect the service we used to get?
At last, a sensible reply. I've had few dealings with the police but when I have the service I've received has been very good.
What were the police meant to do at 4am with no evidence that a crime was taking place at that time? Gather in force and knock the door down just one one person's say so? Yes, disappointing not to have heard back from them over a day later but this was a crime to be investigated in the cold light of day.
Police have to prioritise. They deal with burglaries, muggings, assaults, drunk drivers and domestic disputes to name a few. There are not enough to deal with every complaint on the spot.
A friend of mine has a civilian role for which he sometimes needs a police escort. Several times, though, they've been distracted by some incident, often not a crime but just somebody needing help. Last week a teenage girl locked out of her house, another time a confused 90-something found wandering - they are not just crime fighters but impromptu social workers as well!
Yes, there are some lazy and bad apples in the barrel - but by and large a decent and dedicated workforce for whom we should be grateful.