Taser tag

Out in the Wild West there is a new form of gun-toting duelling going on.

When, if, these tools of defence are issued to mere Response Officers, I do hope I get one with a little extra kick










and if not at least give me something with an additional usage












although I'm not sure about the leopard skin cover!

© Mr Plod
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Shocking News

In the wake of my recent blurb about the volume of assaults on the Polis, the SPF have come up with this blinder. Why do we have to have half measures?

I'm all in favour of giving us the tools to protect ourselves, but what is the use of tasers being in the car when you need them on your person. I can picture the scene when you have to ask the axe wielding nutter to kindly hang on a wee minute whilst we go and get our prongs. Could you imagine if they asked us to do that with our CS or batons?

I can't see the foot patrols (sorry too many sherries, I'm beginning to hallucinate) being happy about their protection level being second class.

© Mr Plod
Published by Toy Town™ Times

Shocking Pink

I was just pottering about on the net and, in amongst the various feeds I subscribe to, I came across a wee article in the Register.

I am no expert, but apparently you ladies like nothing better than to shop till you drop for any designer item as long as it is pink.

Well here's the latest. I suppose it would be the ideal and somewhat cryptic revenge for being regularly prodded with something pink by members of the male species.

© Mr Plod
Published by Toy Town™ Times

Revelation 21:4

I'd had a late turn and an early visit from the gas board, so once they'd finished I had a wee siesta. Just afore I climbed the wooden hill I'd read early reports about a fatal shooting by Police in Kent, but little was known at this time. Up to date reports such as from Sky News and Reuters give a fuller picture. Seems the guys down there took affirmative action and after the recent tragedy with PC Richard Gray, you can hardly blame them, but musn't pre-judge eh?

So, to the main gist of this post, unfortunately I also woke to the reality check that is the death of PC Jon Henry in Luton. My problems were washed away into a pool of insignificance as I tried to empathise with the grief of Jon's kith and kin. Doesn't work does it, but prayers do, tonight and every night and save a prayer for the morning after.

You can read other colleagues' blogs and thoughts here (the first I went to was, as usual, spot on) where I'm sure Jon's passing will not be forgotten.

A couple of points must be made though.

• The last two Police Officer deaths have seen firearms officers attend and now tasers and baton rounds used. I used to say that the day they give me a gun I would retire, 'cos it would mean the country had gone to ratshit. Well, maybe that time is closer than I thought. I don't have an awful long time to go, but trouble lurks round every corner as they say and there seem to be more corners to negotiate these days. I don't envy my younger colleagues and I will always respect each and every one of them that still join to SERVE others, not least Jon himself.
  
• As my post header suggests - We look forward to that time when there shall be no more death.
  

RIP Jon.

Some folk are never happy

A certain Scottish Force has spent an alarming £10,000 on Tasers and then never bothered to use the things, according to local reporting.

This is clearly an utter waste of resources and I think we should just go out and zap the first toe rag we see just to keep everyone happy that we are utilising our gizmos.

On the other hand we could sell them off and just resort to jumping up and down... at least it's cheaper.