Another bent copper

He already has form. I'm shocked and surprised that the poorly researched article doesn't mention his infamous intervention in a domestic abuse case. He not only joined in the attack with the errant husband, but proceeded to steal some sausages and subsequently fed them to the couple's pet crocodile.
 
HarryVegas said:
He already has form. I'm shocked and surprised that the poorly researched article doesn't mention his infamous intervention in a domestic abuse case. He not only joined in the attack with the errant husband, but proceeded to steal some sausages and subsequently fed them to the couple's pet crocodile.
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If anyone wants lessons on how to merge current affairs with children's entertainment, that's the way to do it.
 
On a slightly different note. In the 80s we used to play 5-side football on a Thursday and go to The Hydro for a few beers afterwards. About 9:00ish I used to go get a Kebab from one of the only shops in town then. It was on Station Road next to Slice Tomatoes opposite what is now Bengal Spice but was an Italian then. Every week for a couple of months they undercharged me for my Kebab and when I queried it they always just said "no problem" or such like. Anyway one week one of the staff said "smany crimes today". Me with a look of bewilderment on my face said "what do you mean" to which he replied "you are a plain clothes police officer aren't you". I just laughed and said "no" but from that day forward my Kebabs were full price.:cry:
 
When I was a kid (16/17 years old) I was the DJ in The Masham 2 nights a week. After closing time, when I was packing away, 2 on-duty coppers used to come in for their free pints. It wasn't a million miles away from Early Doors.
 
I actually did this in the 80s and got busted on Binns in Darlington. It was when Empire Strikes Back figures were coming out. They were about 50p more than the older star wars ones.

It was maybe 30 years ago but if I recall it was planet Hoth Han Solo. I put a star wars price sticker on it and tried to pay. The women busted me and I felt like a right scumbag😂

It's a shame I didn't buy it and keep it in its packet. Be worthy hundreds today.

That said it wasn't a defining moment or turn me into a thief. I think I turned out alright😉
 
asredastheycome said:
On a slightly different note. In the 80s we used to play 5-side football on a Thursday and go to The Hydro for a few beers afterwards. About 9:00ish I used to go get a Kebab from one of the only shops in town then. It was on Station Road next to Slice Tomatoes opposite what is now Bengal Spice but was an Italian then. Every week for a couple of months they undercharged me for my Kebab and when I queried it they always just said "no problem" or such like. Anyway one week one of the staff said "smany crimes today". Me with a look of bewilderment on my face said "what do you mean" to which he replied "you are a plain clothes police officer aren't you". I just laughed and said "no" but from that day forward my Kebabs were full price.:cry:
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A guy I work with gets free Subways because they think the same.
 
Crazy, what the hell was he thinking. Idiot. Wear the uniform, there to be shot at if you do wrong. ( not literally, despite the wishes of some!) Krispy Kreme are fooking criminals with their prices but you can argue market forces dictate.
What gets me is that people who don’t bat an eyelid while some in this country make a fortune out of this pandemic, a few stolen doughnuts and they want people hung! Ffs
 
In rough terms 2% of people will never steal, 2% of people actively steal, the rest of us will steal given the opportunity. E.g. using stolen software, getting off a train not paying , realising that you never paid for a bunch of grapes amongst your shopping. 2% will ring the supermarket.
The 2% who actively steal include this copper, the use of someone's Windows is the 96%, my wife is the other 2%.
 
Laughing said:
I am trying to think of an occasion, as an adult where I have "stolen" anything and I am struggling to think of an example, is leaving your MOT a couple of weeks late or driving with no road tax theft. I dunno, but I am sure we have all done something we probably shouldn't have from time to time. If he is found guilty he will loose his job and his pension so it was a bit stupid on his part and the punishment is going to far outweigh the crime.

You would have to steal quite a few Krispy Kreme's to justify the cost of a police uniform though.
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A few years ago I stole a king-size quilt from a well-known 'home store'.
 
asredastheycome said:
On a slightly different note. In the 80s we used to play 5-side football on a Thursday and go to The Hydro for a few beers afterwards. About 9:00ish I used to go get a Kebab from one of the only shops in town then. It was on Station Road next to Slice Tomatoes opposite what is now Bengal Spice but was an Italian then. Every week for a couple of months they undercharged me for my Kebab and when I queried it they always just said "no problem" or such like. Anyway one week one of the staff said "smany crimes today". Me with a look of bewilderment on my face said "what do you mean" to which he replied "you are a plain clothes police officer aren't you". I just laughed and said "no" but from that day forward my Kebabs were full price.:cry:
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Out of interest, what were you wearing to make them think that? I just want to know for part of a social psychology course I might decide to take in the future.
 
Laughing said:
I am trying to think of an occasion, as an adult where I have "stolen" anything and I am struggling to think of an example, is leaving your MOT a couple of weeks late or driving with no road tax theft. I dunno, but I am sure we have all done something we probably shouldn't have from time to time. If he is found guilty he will loose his job and his pension so it was a bit stupid on his part and the punishment is going to far outweigh the crime.

You would have to steal quite a few Krispy Kreme's to justify the cost of a police uniform though.
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Whilst I agree, it outweighs the crime he was caught out for. was it a one off though? We may never know, but the issue i guess is principle and trust. Theft is theft. We will have all committed a crime, speeding, taking a pen home from work, getting away without paying your rail fare because no guard came round, borrowing £50 from the till and forgetting to put it back. Humans do all sorts of stupid things that they wish they hadn’t in hindsight, but some professions do mean the consequences are high if caught.
 
Yeah coluka the punishment is always going to be stiffer if your in a position of trust and quite right too. Not sure he needs crucified though. He's an idiot and will be paying a heavy price if convicted.
 
It’s all about integrity. Doesn’t matter if it’s a tenner or a 10p mixup. If he’s proven to be dishonest, he can no longer perform the role of a police officer.

Any statements he writes or evidence he gives in court could be deemed inadmissible due to his previous conviction for a dishonesty related offence.
 
You could call it stupidity, but that would be trivialising it. Human beings are fallible and never perfect and even in a profession where integrity is essential, like policing, there's still a very small number who let the rest down.
 
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