Did it take the police a week to turn up after you were mugged, attacked in your home, yobs in your area? It seems that the truth hurts to many of these useless coppers.
2007-08-31 05:58:09 · 14 answers · asked by John O 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Ah... UK question... thats the reason.
See, unarm the police.... have too many social programs.. and here is what you are left with.
Move to the US.... this is where its at!
2007-08-31 06:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well I have been the victim of a crime and police where there in 20 minutes. The yobs still scare me. What is a Yob any way?
We get that you hate cops. That is just fine. I don't like them all the time either. If the police enforcement not satisfactory in your town, then you can do something about it. Take action to effect change.
Or you can move to a small town and have less crime.
2007-08-31 06:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on where you live and what oath your local police is supposed to uphold.
To answer your question, yes, I have had similar disappointing experiences in which I believe the situation could have been handled much better.
In my experience, it seems the question of jurisdiction has hindered police efforts to neutralize criminal elements. Constantly changing laws and grey areas between what is considered criminal and what is considered civil seems to be a problem in the system whether it is in this country or another. There is also the issue of efficient use of police resources.
The system is set up so that one must sue through the courts in most cases rather than just report it to the police.
My suggestion: Don't depend entirely on the police. Get some form of protection for yourself and know your laws. File your reports and ask questions but most importantly understand what you can do to protect yourself.
2007-09-01 03:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been a victim of property crime on several occasions, but never violent crime, (knock on wood.) But I don't know that it is written anywhere that the police MUST by universal law be successful at the following:
1. Being able to take your call in a timely manner when there's a finite number of them and a seemingly infinite number of calls awaiting their immediate attention;
2. Being able to magically solve a crime perpetrated on you and tie it up in a neat little bow for the judge. Given the number of obstacles, such as legal precedents and criminals' rights, it's amazing how successful our police can be at times;
3. Being able to solve the crime that happened to you. They try, but they're not perfect. Sometimes the bad guy gets away. That sucks, but it's life. The cops can't issue a guarantee any more than you're guaranteed to safely make your next trip down the freeway without being in an accident.
2007-08-31 07:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be fair to the UK police, they now are obstructed by having to operate within Human Rights' law etc with the ordinary troublemakers they encounter.
On the other hand, I lost confidence in my local police a few years ago, when they framed an innocent man for the murder of my sister-in-law just when my private detective had nearly tracked down the true culprit.
2007-08-31 06:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I have never had any problem with the police. Police can only do their jobs when funded properly. Maybe you need to be talking to a representative in your area. If the crime that happened to you has been set as a low priority because they are dealing with more immediate needs then maybe your area isn't funded properly to have enough officers on the street. Stop complaining here and look to your local government.
2007-08-31 06:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First I know little of UK law. Secondly, we have a few US cops here claiming to be the Bomb. NOT EVEN CLOSE!!!! Whoever said that cops are hindered by having to operate within the human rights, is a MORON!!!!! I'll tell you for a fact that these cops here are at least as worthless as the locals in your area, if not moreso. While I do follow protocol, I also know that nothing will happen. I Count on me & me only. The protect & serve theory is the biggest joke in the states.
2007-08-31 06:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by pappyld04 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Close relative was a victim of violent crime. The detectives that handled her case could not have been better. Thankful for them every day.
2007-08-31 13:04:34 · answer #8 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was the victim of an aggravated sexual assault ... they were in the ER within 15 minutes of me showing up there for treatment.
I was extremely uncomfortable talking to the 2 male deputies, so a female Sergeant (sp?) came and talked to me within another 10 minutes. She stayed with me until the lab folks showed up to do the rape kit, then gave me her card and some good advice.
2007-08-31 08:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by Lisbeth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were never able to protect. In the past they were part of the 'avenge' process, but that crashed and burned, as well.
The reading list below can act as a source for you. Most of the titles can be found in your local library. If they don't have them they can borrow them from another library.
Victims, victimhood, victimology, recovery and survival
http://www.amazon.com/Victims-victimhood-victimology-recovery-and-survival/lm/RH66CH8SACIJK/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full/002-3352010-2594421
2007-08-31 06:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by Jack P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know a lot of police departments are hiring. You can either be a part of the problem or the solution.
2007-08-31 06:25:39 · answer #11 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋