Council officers to do part time Police work

[Cricko]

I am not sure what this is all about..either the council are over staffed and can give those the time off to do Police work whilst still being paid, (I always hear they are understaffed and overworked), or perhaps it might be better to spend the money on actually having more Police...

Or as somebody said on the original post on faceache.

"What about the days off for training to be a “police officer”? What??? Inadequately trained police officers adorning the streets of Essex due to cutting properly trained police officers....give me ****ing strength"

https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/16...ouncil-endorsing-employer-supported-policing/

 

[kaymac]

Reads like an April 1st story.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

There have been special constables nearly as long as there have been police officers. It is seen by some as policing on the cheap I agree but it is certainly nothing new.

 

[Ex-Member1]

Plastic Policeman, always been around. Purely and simply money saving. Can't fool me.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Plastic Policeman, always been around. Purely and simply money saving. Can't fool me.

They have warrant cards and like all police officers, they put their lives on the line and run towards danger while we run in the opposite direction. I know what you’re trying to get at but plastic is not fair.

 

[Ex-Member1]

In my day 'Plastic' was the word often used for part time officers. Not having a pop at the personnel rather the system which puts them there. Pumping much more funds to provide properly trained full time staff is the real answer. Anything else is merely papering over large cracks. You just can't Police on the cheap.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

In my day 'Plastic' was the word often used for part time officers. Not having a pop at the personnel rather the system which puts them there. Pumping much more funds to provide properly trained full time staff is the real answer. Anything else is merely papering over large cracks. You just can't Police on the cheap.

Yes you can unless you want your taxes and council tax to rise considerably.

 

[Dubai]

Yes you can unless you want your taxes and council tax to rise considerably.

...Or you tax big corporates correctly...but that’s FAR TO RADICAL.

My council tax used to cover a good police force when it was lower, so what’s changed? Because Police salaries definitely hasn’t skyrocketed?

 

[Swiss Tony]

You never know, they might be better then the lot we've got already,lets face it that wouldn't be difficult.

 

[KevinJH]

My council tax used to cover a good police force when it was lower, so what’s changed? Because Police salaries definitely hasn’t skyrocketed?

Mayhap they're ensuring that the council workers' pensions are in good order before anything else ?

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

...Or you tax big corporates correctly...but that’s FAR TO RADICAL.

My council tax used to cover a good police force when it was lower, so what’s changed? Because Police salaries definitely hasn’t skyrocketed?

What’s changed?

How about government spending cuts for starters.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

You never know, they might be better then the lot we've got already,lets face it that wouldn't be difficult.

The troops on the street are just as frustrated as the public with the service they can provide. They’re tax payers too remember.

 

[Dubai]

What’s changed?

How about government spending cuts for starters.

Because we have all the money to the BANKERZ

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Not sure what you quite mean but if you’re referring to the financial crash then yes this is a major factor.

 

[Dubai]

Not sure what you quite mean but if you’re referring to the financial crash then yes this is a major factor.

 

[Dubai]

Austerity is a choice, don’t let any rich man have you believe otherwise. Therefore, underfunding our police force & emergency services is also a choice.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Austerity is a choice, don’t let any rich man have you believe otherwise. Therefore, underfunding our police force & emergency services is also a choice.

This is merely opinion not fact.

 

[Dubai]

This is merely opinion not fact.

I should’ve added .FACT. on the end to present it as a fact.

Nah mate, you are right it is only opinion but the rich get richer and then poor get poorer, yet “we” (royal we) accept police being cut down to the bone, increase in violent crime rates and ever decreasing living standards across our town because Asterity. WE ARE ALL IN IT TOGETHER ....

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Oh well just as well nice Mr Corbyn is coming to everyone’ Rescue soon then isn’t it.

My point on this thread is that there have been “specials” nearly as long as there has been “regulars” - it is NOT an unusual occurrence.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Oh well just as well nice Mr Corbyn is coming to everyone’ Rescue soon then isn’t it.

My point on this thread is that there have been “specials” nearly as long as there has been “regulars” - it is NOT an unusual occurrence.

You can't trust a "Special" Like the old-time copper When you can't find your way home.