Current Affairs Met Police

[mightymoyes]

Thugs are soon found out.

However, these incidents of police overreacting or behaving badly are relatively few and far between.

Armed police would instantly garner more respect from 95% of the public. It would also prevent a lot of incidents happening that we see more and more of.

Most of European police are armed. So why not ours?

that's just not true

 

[PhilM]

I think British police should all carry guns..


There. I said it!!

Thankfully, the vast majority of officers in the UK have said either they would not wish to carry a firearm if given the choice, or would ultimately refuse to do so.

Arming officers should not and is not the answer.

 

[Rita_Poon]

There’s people in this country who want our police to act like Russia, North Korea etc

I’ve got no sympathy for the lads who’ve apparently whacked a female police officer however that doesn’t justify that police officers actions.

Controlled aggression. That’s what they’re trained in. The moment that situation is “under control” they’re trained to match that level. Booting a lad in grid when he’s tasered on the floor gets anyone else jail time.

It's called joint venture, and when the other uniforms didn't stop him they became part of the assault and thus guilty all the same.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Thugs are soon found out.

However, these incidents of police overreacting or behaving badly are relatively few and far between.

Armed police would instantly garner more respect from 95% of the public. It would also prevent a lot of incidents happening that we see more and more of.

Most of European police are armed. So why not ours?

you are mistaking being feared for being respected.

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

you are mistaking being feared for being respected.

And as Yoda said, fear leads to anger etc...

 

[Sean Ashley]

I think British police should all carry guns..


There. I said it!!

The reason I would say no.

Is how many justifiable instances are there if a police officer discharged their weapon? Unless someone is using a deadly weapon against the public. I can't see the need for them to carry.

Maybe training all officers to use a gun and in certain major crimes instances they can sign one out. But the cost would be significant and most would feel uncomfortable carrying one.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Protest held after Manchester airport kicking video

The video appears to show a policeman kicking a man in the head as he lies on the floor.

www.bbc.co.uk

Manchester Airport: Police officer suspended after kicking video

A police officer has been suspended after a film circulated of a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Rita_Poon]

"What I see is that black people are still dying on the streets and in the back of police vans."

The surveillance state has made it more difficult for some bullies to operate with the impunity they were once so accustomed.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Sigh!

Stephen Lawrence murder suspect admitted to being paedophile

Matthew White told police he had a “girlfriend” who was a child, but no action was taken against him.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[coollino]

that's just not true

The incidents when they are actually caught, maybe

 

[Rita_Poon]

The incidents when they are actually caught, maybe

Police officers widely misusing body-worn cameras

It was hoped video would increase transparency in policing, but BBC has uncovered 150 reports of failings.

www.bbc.co.uk

"They were both eventually acquitted. At Yufial's hearing, the judge said it seemed the prosecution had deliberately failed to disclose relevant information."

Oh look, the pigs dreamed up another phantom attack on them to justify doling out a beating and bogus arrests. Where's the pic of that kid with the serious brain injury...

 

[coollino]

I think British police should all carry guns..


There. I said it!!

What difference would it make though, other than possibly mistakes? There is a massive difference between arming and using anyhow

Crime figures wouldn't really go down with arming police. it's like harsher sentences which people call for so much, the crime will more than likely still be committed. most crimes are emotive or situational so the sentence doesn't get thought of when the crime is being committed, and the same will happen if police carry guns (which is different to using them)

 

[PhilM]

What difference would it make though, other than possibly mistakes? There is a massive difference between arming and using anyhow

Crime figures wouldn't really go down with arming police. it's like harsher sentences which people call for so much, the crime will more than likely still be committed. most crimes are emotive or situational so the sentence doesn't get thought of when the crime is being committed, and the same will happen if police carry guns (which is different to using them)

With more 'hardened' criminals (I don't particularly agree with that terms - maybe determined or experienced is better suited) a custodial is an accepted risk.

How many people are involved in serious transportation and dealing of drugs? The answer is thousands, even with the risk of lengthy periods in custody.

The reason being that the potential rewards exceeds - in their eyes - the risk of time spent in prison. Arming officers will have little to no impact on that, at all.

If anything, it would only drive criminal gangs to further explore the use of firearms, knives et al. For me, there is very little reason for routine carrying of firearms.

 

[Tramps_mate]

Respect, or fear?

Either or!!

 

[Goat]

There are thousands of arrests daily in this country.

Just because some clown got a bit feisty, it doesnt make all the Police jack booted thugs.

Just remember that they are human, with human emotions, they are paid a very crap wage for a very difficult job.