Have a look at this.

Burnsy2023 · 9 Sep 2010 at 13:24

Worth reading: http://inspectorgadget.wordpress.co...all-take-responsibility-for-police-brutality/

Burnsy2023 · 9 Sep 2010 at 13:25

DiamondMark said:
If it resulted in stitches and you were a pensioner, i dont see why not.

I won't say it a third time, but there are loads of reasons why not.

krisboats · 9 Sep 2010 at 14:03

So if you're drunk, want to sleep in the car as you're in the middle of nowhere. Where do you put the keys to prove you're not trying to drive? Stash them in the boot? Sleep on the back seat? Hang them inside the engine bay? :confused:

feedtheram · 9 Sep 2010 at 14:07

krisboats said:
So if you're drunk, want to sleep in the car as you're in the middle of nowhere. Where do you put the keys to prove you're not trying to drive? Stash them in the boot? Sleep on the back seat? Hang them inside the engine bay?

i think someone said to me ontop of one of the tyres. not sure why. apparently you cant have them inside the car...or something...could be lies though.

Robbo · 9 Sep 2010 at 14:45

Burnsy2023 said:
Worth reading: http://inspectorgadget.wordpress.co...all-take-responsibility-for-police-brutality/

Good read.

My point in this thread was that the woman who was totally out of line should share some of the blame too.

masterchiefx2 · 9 Sep 2010 at 14:47

suspended more like fired

amazing what police can get away with

Burnsy2023 · 9 Sep 2010 at 15:13

feedtheram said:
i think someone said to me ontop of one of the tyres. not sure why. apparently you cant have them inside the car...or something...could be lies though.

All you need to prove is that you have no intention to drive. I don't think putting them on top of the tyres is the best way to do this.

JBuk · 9 Sep 2010 at 15:18

Burnsy2023 said:
All you need to prove is that you have no intention to drive. I don't think putting them on top of the tyres is the best way to do this.

Why isn't it the other way round ie the police have to prove you were intending to drive?

Burnsy2023 · 9 Sep 2010 at 15:47

JBuk said:
Why isn't it the other way round ie the police have to prove you were intending to drive?

Because the offence is complete. You have been in charge of a vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit. If you have a lawful defence (excuse) to the charge you need to prove it.

Andy · 9 Sep 2010 at 16:10

Ahh the police force, where anyone can join anyone can get a pension.

The Army for armchair thugs.

I'm pretty sure being a bobby used to be a prestigious position in society.

Westyfield2 · 9 Sep 2010 at 16:11

Burnsy2023 said:
You have been in charge of a vehicle whilst

Parked up, asleep in the back seat with the engine off is hardly what I'd call "In Charge"

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Burnsy2023 · 9 Sep 2010 at 16:47

Andy said:
Ahh the police force, where anyone can join anyone can get a pension.

The Army for armchair thugs.

I'm pretty sure being a bobby used to be a prestigious position in society.

Raikiri · 9 Sep 2010 at 16:54

Was this article written by someone with a head injury?!

Dramatic video footage has emerged of a police sergeant dragging a women to a cell and hurling her inside, an incident which has led to his suspension

Woman!

...It seems utterly that an innocent person can be treated in such a horrific and violent way and then be left alone

Utterly what?

doodah · 14 Sep 2010 at 10:31

Done a LiLo and out within 6 days, so he can appeal his conviction and sentence. Assuming he pleaded not guilty in the first place?

Source

Gaygle · 14 Sep 2010 at 11:26

masterchiefx2 said:
suspended more like fired

amazing what police can get away with

What are you even talking about, you utter moron?

He's lost his job (and career), lost his friends, lost his freedom and lost his respect.

What exactly has he "got away with"?

Go back to reading the Daily Mail you fool.

doodah · 14 Sep 2010 at 11:31

Did he actually lose his job (remember seeing papers saying he may lost his job)? He only (potentially) lost 6 days of freedom. Respect and friends - most likely.

Gaygle · 14 Sep 2010 at 11:32

The actions of this guy were totally wrong. By him losing his job it has only served to make the Police force (service) a more positive organisation. He abused his position of power and was far too over zealous with this woman.

However, i can't help but think that he has been slammed by the magistrates because he's a police officer and the press have latched onto this story, so they have to make an example out of him to stop idiots (like the guy above) crying.

I know someone who has an ABH charge and got a caution (i think?).

Gaygle · 14 Sep 2010 at 11:34

xibinim said:
Did he actually lose his job (remember seeing papers saying he may lost his job)? He only (potentially) lost 6 days of freedom. Respect and friends - most likely.

No, not yet i don't think. But he 110% will when he comes out.

What he did was dispicable, but i think it's fair to say that he has paid a heavy price for his actions and much more so than a normal MOP.

EDIT: oh, and regarding his appeal - i can't see him winning that one. He'll do a few months in prison.

Tefal · 14 Sep 2010 at 11:38

Burnsy2023 said:
I feel that he should be treated fairly. With lots of people here saying that he should be in jail for a lot longer I just want people to realise that he has been treated harshly for what he did. Most people who do what he did and aren't a police officer don't get a custodial sentence at all. I think a custodial sentence was necessary and not far off from what I would have preferred.

but he has a duty of care/a position of trust.

it would be like a teacher doing this to a student of course the punishment is going to be harsher.

matt_fsr · 18 Nov 2010 at 13:03

Gaygle said:
EDIT: oh, and regarding his appeal - i can't see him winning that one. He'll do a few months in prison.

Oh look, 1 rule for the Police and another for the rest of us.

He did 6 days inside, and is cleared on appeal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-11787126

And the Police wonder why they're disliked? :confused: