Who can carry Handcuffs other than Police?

[Raumarik]

What does a VAT inspector need handcuffs for? Rogue figures?

*boom tish*

 

[pitchfork]

If milfs can read 50 shades of grey on the bus then I'm guessing a bloke can carry handcuffs.

 

[Tuppy_Glossop]

Boy George ?

 

[arknor]

a bounty hunter?
it's not illegal to carry handcuffs anyway is it? I could carry some pink furry ones

 

[Werewolf]

I would call the police personally, whilst not illegal to carry I would class it is intimidating behaviour, whish is illegal.

That, if he is causing worry/distress to the residents and not identifying himself when asked by aforementioned residents I would suggest reporting it to the police, as if he's being aggressive when asked a legitimate question, I would not be happy having him around.

If nothing else it sounds like he's possibly causing an offense with his other behavior and language.

 

[Ayahuasca]

Your mother is pretty dangerous with them.

 

[Werewolf]

What does a VAT inspector need handcuffs for? Rogue figures?

IIRC HMRC have some quite strong powers including arrest and can confiscate evidence etc, and given some of the people they deal with I suspect the handcuffs (and probably stab vests) come in handy from time to time.

 

[Werewolf]

a bounty hunter?
it's not illegal to carry handcuffs anyway is it? I could carry some pink furry ones

You should have a good reason to carry them in public as has already been said, and due to the risks involved in using them (IIRC there are some pretty nasty injuries that can occur if they are not applied correctly) untrained people using them, even for legitimate reasons is potentially a recipe for disaster.

 

[ttaskmaster]

A friend of mine is a VAT inspector for HMRC. He often carries handcuffs, often dressed as you describe.

Is he trained in the use of foul language as a primary tool of his role, though...?

 

[Redz]

IIRC HMRC have some quite strong powers including arrest and can confiscate evidence etc, and given some of the people they deal with I suspect the handcuffs (and probably stab vests) come in handy from time to time.

This is quite interesting

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/prosecutions/explanation.htm


Some quite significant powers.

 

[Dj_Jestar]

What does a VAT inspector need handcuffs for? Rogue figures?

VAT is often involved in some of the biggest organised crime scandals you can think of. Criminal organisations don't like to pay taxes, after all.

 

[DannyDrama]

VAT is often involved in some of the biggest organised crime scandals you can think of. Criminal organisations don't like to pay taxes, after all.

Neither does anyone else.

 

[Dj_Jestar]

 

[antijoke]

A high class male prostitute with a client who has a penchant for role play.

 

[Tunney]

IIRC HMRC have some quite strong powers including arrest and can confiscate evidence etc, and given some of the people they deal with I suspect the handcuffs (and probably stab vests) come in handy from time to time.

Yeah, he has a stab vest as well. I was pretty surprised by the powers that they have.

Whatever you do in life, don't fiddle your VAT!

 

[Mr Badger]

Yeah, he has a stab vest as well. I was pretty surprised by the powers that they have.

Whatever you do in life, don't fiddle your VAT!

Q: How do you spot a VAT inspector?

A: They have to wear a vest with "Stab Me" written on it.

Sounds harsh, but fair.

 

[MooMoo444]

What does a VAT inspector need handcuffs for? Rogue figures?

clever

 

[ttaskmaster]

This is quite interesting
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/prosecutions/explanation.htm
Some quite significant powers.

Cops, HMRC and Trading Standards alone have comparatively limited powers... but on a combined op, they are a serious force that can do most things under each others powers. TS can actually entrap, for example.

 

[Sin_Chase]

Even if he has legitimate use, it's very very strange (and rather telling) that he is wearing them so overtly. Not only will it serve to cause him issues but it attracts all the wrong sort of attention.

 

[Brian18741]

It's definitely worth calling your local police station and asking then for advice. Sounds fairly suspect.