Met backs off over Muslim protests
Yet more proof that Muslims are above the law in Britanistan.
No criminal offences were committed in a Muslim protest over the Pope outside Westminster Cathedral, police have decided.
The Metropolitan Police has also decided not to take action against the controversial Muslim figure, Anjem Choudary, who allegedly said in a television interview about the row over the Pope that anyone who insulted the Muslim faith would be "subject to capital punishment".
Police received about 25 complaints from members of the public about the protest, which was said to have left worshippers attending the cathedral on September 17 feeling "upset" and "intimidated".
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
Police to brief Muslims before terror raids
POLICE have agreed to consult a panel of Muslim leaders before mounting counter-terrorist raids or arrests.
Members of the panel will offer their assessment of whether information police have on a suspect is too flimsy and will also consider the consequences on community relations of a raid.
Members will be security vetted and will have to promise not to reveal any intelligence they are shown. They will not have to sign the Official Secrets Act.
Muslim groups have welcomed the move, which is understood to be backed by Sir Ian Blair, the Metropolitan police commissioner.
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POLICE have agreed to consult a panel of Muslim leaders before mounting counter-terrorist raids or arrests.
Members of the panel will offer their assessment of whether information police have on a suspect is too flimsy and will also consider the consequences on community relations of a raid.
Members will be security vetted and will have to promise not to reveal any intelligence they are shown. They will not have to sign the Official Secrets Act.
Muslim groups have welcomed the move, which is understood to be backed by Sir Ian Blair, the Metropolitan police commissioner.
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
Police want night in the cells to cost £200
In yet another money-making scheme...
A police force wants to start charging offenders £200 for every night they spend in the cells.
John Clarke, the chairman of Nottinghamshire Police Authority, has written to John Reid, the Home
Secretary, asking for the power to bring in the charges.
Ash Bhatia, the chairman of Nottingham Law Society's criminal committee, dismissed the idea as "crass, valueless and ineffective".
He said: "The cost of recovering the fees would far exceed any money that is generated. There are already significant problems recouping magistrates' court fines."
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In yet another money-making scheme...
A police force wants to start charging offenders £200 for every night they spend in the cells.
John Clarke, the chairman of Nottinghamshire Police Authority, has written to John Reid, the Home
Secretary, asking for the power to bring in the charges.
Ash Bhatia, the chairman of Nottingham Law Society's criminal committee, dismissed the idea as "crass, valueless and ineffective".
He said: "The cost of recovering the fees would far exceed any money that is generated. There are already significant problems recouping magistrates' court fines."
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Friday, September 22, 2006
Police force admits discriminating against white recruits
A police force has admitted breaking the law with a secret policy of 'deselecting' more than 100 potential recruits for no other reason than being white men.
Humiliated Gloucestershire Police said it had been trying to 'advance diversity' when it rejected the 108 men in favour of women and ethnic minority candidates.
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More: WPC banned from walking her beat because there's no pavement
Police car dummies let £500,000 jewel thieves escape
A police force has admitted breaking the law with a secret policy of 'deselecting' more than 100 potential recruits for no other reason than being white men.
Humiliated Gloucestershire Police said it had been trying to 'advance diversity' when it rejected the 108 men in favour of women and ethnic minority candidates.
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More: WPC banned from walking her beat because there's no pavement
Police car dummies let £500,000 jewel thieves escape
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Mum arrested for tackling drug dealers.
A frustrated mother was due to appear in court today after trying to tackle suspected drug dealing in her neighbourhood.
Leanne Robertson (below), 22, of Hawthorn Avenue, Thornaby, was sick of seeing drugs and money exchanging hands right under her nose and "nothing being done to stop it".
But when her three-year-old daughter Megan witnessed it outside her own home, and asked what was going on, it was the final straw for Miss Robertson who decided to take the law into her own hands.
She was arrested for assault after becoming involved in a scuffle over alleged drug dealing on Tuesday night. Today she was due to appear before Teesside Magistrates' Court.
But she is backed by more than 20 of her neighbours who are threatening to sell their homes so they don't have to worry about their children finding drugs and needles in the street.
Residents claim police have failed to stop the drug dealing but were quick to arrest Miss Robertson when she tried to tackle the problem.
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A frustrated mother was due to appear in court today after trying to tackle suspected drug dealing in her neighbourhood.
Leanne Robertson (below), 22, of Hawthorn Avenue, Thornaby, was sick of seeing drugs and money exchanging hands right under her nose and "nothing being done to stop it".
But when her three-year-old daughter Megan witnessed it outside her own home, and asked what was going on, it was the final straw for Miss Robertson who decided to take the law into her own hands.
She was arrested for assault after becoming involved in a scuffle over alleged drug dealing on Tuesday night. Today she was due to appear before Teesside Magistrates' Court.
But she is backed by more than 20 of her neighbours who are threatening to sell their homes so they don't have to worry about their children finding drugs and needles in the street.
Residents claim police have failed to stop the drug dealing but were quick to arrest Miss Robertson when she tried to tackle the problem.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Neighbours chase thieves one mile after police fail to turn up
When a young couple, suspected of stealing cash from an elderly woman, were spotted back on her street neighbours were determined they should be brought to justice.
Unfortunately the police appeared to be not so concerned.
Despite a series of 999 calls the police did not arrive and it was left up to a group of neighbours to turn detective before it was too late.
The posse of half a dozen men and women followed the pair for a mile to the local railway station and even persuaded the driver to halt the train they had boarded when police had still not arrived.
Meanwhile, two of the group dashed 300 yards to the nearest police station and finally persuaded two officers to turn out.
The police got there 90 minutes after the original 999 call and by that time both suspects had fled the train.
Yesterday the neighbours involved in the incident criticised police for forcing them to take matters into their own hands.
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When a young couple, suspected of stealing cash from an elderly woman, were spotted back on her street neighbours were determined they should be brought to justice.
Unfortunately the police appeared to be not so concerned.
Despite a series of 999 calls the police did not arrive and it was left up to a group of neighbours to turn detective before it was too late.
The posse of half a dozen men and women followed the pair for a mile to the local railway station and even persuaded the driver to halt the train they had boarded when police had still not arrived.
Meanwhile, two of the group dashed 300 yards to the nearest police station and finally persuaded two officers to turn out.
The police got there 90 minutes after the original 999 call and by that time both suspects had fled the train.
Yesterday the neighbours involved in the incident criticised police for forcing them to take matters into their own hands.
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Monday, September 18, 2006
Do you drive a 'RACIST' car?
A DRIVER spent two nights in jail after being accused of "revving his car in a racist manner".
...police officers arrived at Ronnie's home and asked him to come with them to talk about the incident. He ended up being kept in a cell for two nights before being taken to court where he was released without charge.
I s**t you not.
A DRIVER spent two nights in jail after being accused of "revving his car in a racist manner".
...police officers arrived at Ronnie's home and asked him to come with them to talk about the incident. He ended up being kept in a cell for two nights before being taken to court where he was released without charge.
I s**t you not.
Long arm of the (Sharia) law.
Police soak up the sun as Muslims call for Rome to be "conquered".
FULL STORY.
Police soak up the sun as Muslims call for Rome to be "conquered".
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Saturday, September 16, 2006
Cops reject tattooed war hero
A GULF War hero was banned from joining the police because he has a Union Jack and the words “British Army” tattooed on his arm.
Proud Sgt Ivan Ivanovic was told the two-inch design could be seen as RACIST.
Ivan was stunned — as he has served Britain for 22 years, seeing action in the first Gulf War and playing peacekeeping roles in Iraq and Kosovo.
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A GULF War hero was banned from joining the police because he has a Union Jack and the words “British Army” tattooed on his arm.
Proud Sgt Ivan Ivanovic was told the two-inch design could be seen as RACIST.
Ivan was stunned — as he has served Britain for 22 years, seeing action in the first Gulf War and playing peacekeeping roles in Iraq and Kosovo.
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Has political correctness gone mad?
An old story this, but for the record:
Home Office minister John Denham has been criticised by the police for using the phrase "nitty gritty" because of race relations rules.
Mr Denham used the phrase during a debate at the Police Federation conference in Bournemouth.
He was told that police officers could face disciplinary charges for saying "nitty gritty" because it dates from the slavery era.
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An old story this, but for the record:
Home Office minister John Denham has been criticised by the police for using the phrase "nitty gritty" because of race relations rules.
Mr Denham used the phrase during a debate at the Police Federation conference in Bournemouth.
He was told that police officers could face disciplinary charges for saying "nitty gritty" because it dates from the slavery era.
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Police officers who chase criminals could face sack
Police officers who launch chases over roofs, railway lines and busy roads could be sacked for putting the health and safety of criminals at risk, it has emerged.
New Home Office proposals say that any officer who knowingly flouts guidelines designed to protect themselves and the public could face dismissal for "gross misconduct".
The suggested new rule has infuriated rank-and-file officers who feel that it amounts to a "criminal's charter".
The fear is that police will be too scared to give chase to a suspected thief, burglar or mugger because their own job could be at risk if anyone is injured.
Glen Smyth (left), chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said: "Policing is a dangerous business. You simply cannot eliminate risk. If a suspect jumps into a river flowing faster than they realised and subsequently drowns, is that an officer's fault?
You Couldn't Make It Up
Police officers who launch chases over roofs, railway lines and busy roads could be sacked for putting the health and safety of criminals at risk, it has emerged.
New Home Office proposals say that any officer who knowingly flouts guidelines designed to protect themselves and the public could face dismissal for "gross misconduct".
The suggested new rule has infuriated rank-and-file officers who feel that it amounts to a "criminal's charter".
The fear is that police will be too scared to give chase to a suspected thief, burglar or mugger because their own job could be at risk if anyone is injured.Glen Smyth (left), chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said: "Policing is a dangerous business. You simply cannot eliminate risk. If a suspect jumps into a river flowing faster than they realised and subsequently drowns, is that an officer's fault?
You Couldn't Make It Up
Police visit to help officers learn about Islam
POLICE officers visited Gravesend's Muslim Cultural Centre and Mosque as part of ongoing diversity workshops.
More than 20 police officers and civilian staff toured the mosque to learn more about Islam from Muslims.
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POLICE officers visited Gravesend's Muslim Cultural Centre and Mosque as part of ongoing diversity workshops.
More than 20 police officers and civilian staff toured the mosque to learn more about Islam from Muslims.
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Accused in child porn inquiry to sue police
POLICE who conducted the UK's biggest ever child-porn investigation are facing legal action from former suspects who say their lives have been ruined.
About 30 people have put their names to a class action set to be launched against detectives behind Operation Ore.
They claim their lives have been devastated by an investigation which has left hundreds of innocent people tarred by the same brush as the guilty. And they say they have secured evidence which shows that the basis for the investigation was false.
Brian Rothery, who is organising the class action, said there had been a huge human cost to the investigation, with at least 35 people in the UK having committed suicide.
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POLICE who conducted the UK's biggest ever child-porn investigation are facing legal action from former suspects who say their lives have been ruined.
About 30 people have put their names to a class action set to be launched against detectives behind Operation Ore.
They claim their lives have been devastated by an investigation which has left hundreds of innocent people tarred by the same brush as the guilty. And they say they have secured evidence which shows that the basis for the investigation was false.
Brian Rothery, who is organising the class action, said there had been a huge human cost to the investigation, with at least 35 people in the UK having committed suicide.
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UK Police State, Surveillance Society Out Of Control
Under current UK laws, if you are arrested for any recordable offence, police are allowed to take your fingerprints and a sample your DNA. Even if you are subsequently released and found innocent, police can still keep your DNA, which is added to a PERMANENT database.
Worse still, hundreds of thousands of children aged between 10 and 18 have had their DNA added to the database despite never being cautioned or charged for any offence.
Big Brother Is Watching You
Under current UK laws, if you are arrested for any recordable offence, police are allowed to take your fingerprints and a sample your DNA. Even if you are subsequently released and found innocent, police can still keep your DNA, which is added to a PERMANENT database.
Worse still, hundreds of thousands of children aged between 10 and 18 have had their DNA added to the database despite never being cautioned or charged for any offence.
Big Brother Is Watching You
ACPO bans police from joining BNP
Police officers and staff could face dismissal if they join the British National Party (BNP) under a new policy agreed by senior officers.
The policy applied to membership of bodies in conflict with the force's duty to promote race equality, it said.
But the BNP says it is a legal party, and that Acpo's policy is undemocratic.
Ex-prisoners 'could join police'
Prisoners freed under the Good Friday Agreement may be able to join the police service, a DUP MP has said.
East Londonderry representative Gregory Campbell said it could only happen provided former prisoners "demonstrate they have repented".
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Prisoners freed under the Good Friday Agreement may be able to join the police service, a DUP MP has said.
East Londonderry representative Gregory Campbell said it could only happen provided former prisoners "demonstrate they have repented".
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Footie tot, 2, in cop quiz
THREE uniformed cops quizzed a stunned mum and dad for 15 minutes — after their tot kicked a ball at a neighbour’s fence.
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THREE uniformed cops quizzed a stunned mum and dad for 15 minutes — after their tot kicked a ball at a neighbour’s fence.
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POLICE! FREEZE! STOP PLAYING HOPSCOTCH
TWO children have been told off by police for playing hopscotch.
Two Community Support officers noted four or five chalked grids on a pavement and traced the culprits.
They told them they had drawn too many - and made them fetch a bucket of water and scrub all but one off.
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TWO children have been told off by police for playing hopscotch.
Two Community Support officers noted four or five chalked grids on a pavement and traced the culprits.
They told them they had drawn too many - and made them fetch a bucket of water and scrub all but one off.
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Did political correctness kill Jean Charles de Menezes?
See my post on Battle For Britain for full article.
See my post on Battle For Britain for full article.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Children arrested, DNA tested, interrogated and locked up... for playing in a tree
To the 12-year-old friends planning to build themselves a den, the cherry tree seemed an inviting source of material.
But the afternoon adventure turned into a frightening ordeal for Sam Cannon, Amy Higgins and Katy Smith after they climbed into the 20ft tree - then found themselves hauled into a police station and locked in cells for up to two hours.
Their shoes were removed and mugshots, DNA samples and mouth swabs were taken.
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To the 12-year-old friends planning to build themselves a den, the cherry tree seemed an inviting source of material.
But the afternoon adventure turned into a frightening ordeal for Sam Cannon, Amy Higgins and Katy Smith after they climbed into the 20ft tree - then found themselves hauled into a police station and locked in cells for up to two hours.
Their shoes were removed and mugshots, DNA samples and mouth swabs were taken.
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Fingerprinted and checked for DNA...the ten-year-old 'bullying victim'
A girl of ten had her DNA and fingerprints taken by police after her parents complained she had been bullied.
Rhoanne and mother.
Rhoanne Perkins went to the police station with her mother to give a statement after reporting the alleged attack by a classmate. But instead of treating her as the victim, officers read the schoolgirl her rights as if she was a criminal, her mother Vicky said.
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A girl of ten had her DNA and fingerprints taken by police after her parents complained she had been bullied.
Rhoanne and mother.
Rhoanne Perkins went to the police station with her mother to give a statement after reporting the alleged attack by a classmate. But instead of treating her as the victim, officers read the schoolgirl her rights as if she was a criminal, her mother Vicky said.
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Police officers have convictions
Forty-eight police officers are working for the Merseyside force - despite having criminal convictions.
According to the Freedom of Information Act, a total of 42 have convictions for motoring offences with 20 being for drink-driving.
The remaining six have convictions for various crimes including assault and being drunk and disorderly.
Since 2003 no convicted officers who have appeared at a misconduct panel have been allowed to remain in
post.
Nine officers also had to resign following drink driving convictions when a ruling came into force in 1997 forbidding officers convicted of drink driving to work within the force.
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Forty-eight police officers are working for the Merseyside force - despite having criminal convictions.
According to the Freedom of Information Act, a total of 42 have convictions for motoring offences with 20 being for drink-driving.
The remaining six have convictions for various crimes including assault and being drunk and disorderly.
Since 2003 no convicted officers who have appeared at a misconduct panel have been allowed to remain in
post.
Nine officers also had to resign following drink driving convictions when a ruling came into force in 1997 forbidding officers convicted of drink driving to work within the force.
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