Alas, the police go private.

[StriderX]

I've been wondering how long this would take to happen for a while now, even if the instruments are no different to what civilians can do, it still fills me with dread at the continued walk to dystopia.

Britain's first private police force to go nationwide after success in London's wealthiest neighbourhoods

How long until they get expanded powers?

This is a golden goose for any home secretary able to abuse this instrument, it means all the desirable elements (to a politician) of a police force without all that pesky liability that usually gets them fired.

 

[StriderX]

What do you mean "get expanded powers"

They have no powers and are private investigators branding themselves with the image of police.

Private investigators are nothing new.

I know, but if it's in a major publication, something is surely different?

Though maybe its just slow news, le sigh.