The english police force?

Question

will the police force in england ever get it right? they arrested two people on suspicion of a bomb factory a couple of days ago , now they are being accused of being heavy handed by the bleeding hearts brigade! what would of happened if there was another7/7 would they be accused of not being able to do their job properly in gathering intelligence! it makes me puke!!!

Answer 1

it surpises me that the police do not film the events like the arrest of the two suspects recently, from helmet cameras to show exactly what has happened, if only to protect themselves etc.

It is a difficult call when one segment of the community which is clearly identifiable by colour or religion contain members who pose significant threat to the rest of society, because inevitibly there will be accusations of targetting. But it does seem to make sense to stop and search/question more of those perceived to be a threat especially if you have limited resource, or am I wrong?

As for the heavy handed approach, surely if the ultimate precautions are taken to ensure no one is hurt no 'collateral damage' for example, this is always going to be the result seen from some eyes. The important thing to remember is why they do it. Not because they they are racist or anti this or that, but because litigation and public pressure for the ultimate in standards dictates they go to these lengths.

I don't think they can win, the information they get is often false, flawed and deliberately misleading, but they have to act, just in case. If the press reported in a less sensationalist way I am sure that would help a lot.

Answer 2

The two people they have arrested haven't been charged with anything yet. Plus there's no evidence of a chemical bomb factory in their house. I think the police have been heavy handed but the full story hasn't come out yet. Let's wait and see what develops.

Answer 3

They're the police,someone will ALWAYS complain about how they do their job. Personally I think they do an alright job,I've never had any trouble with them anyway.People need to stop complaining about every little detail and remember that if they stop any more explosions over here,then surely they're doing their job properly?

Answer 4

Same silly thing here. I think we'd be willing to send some folks over to play "bad cop" for you, just so your bleeding hearts can use the same "Blame America" posters for everything. Good job by your boys there, even if nothing comes of it, it's good to see our dear friends vigilant! Mind sending your conservatives over here for our conservatives to straighten out?

Answer 5

To make a fair judgement why don't you say how you would handle these impossible situations.

I've seen other nations police forces in action.

That's why I live here in the UK.

Answer 6

they get i wrong more than right what about that Brazilian man in the 7/7 attacks how was his death justified shot for what maybe if he was shot to stop him i could understand. He was shot to kill for no reason. i understand force but extreme force only when you are extremely sure

Answer 7

It doesn't matter what happens - Half the people will be happy and the other half won't either way it goes. That's life!

Answer 8

the police get bad press no matter wot its the courts most of the time

Answer 9

that happens at every department. read the articles for both sides. Do you feel better now that you have complained?

Answer 10

our police,have a very hard job,because they are always getting called racist,the coloured people of Britain are very crafty,they do this ,to get away with all sorts of offences