Most are power mad and no better than the criminals themselves, except they hide behind the 'law' to bully and manipulate people.
Couldn't care less if they were at a disadvantage whilst trying to arrest someone. Normally, it's ten cops on one "criminal" - usually a drunk who can't even stand up straight, never mind put up a fight. So, if they're ever the ones to be backed into a corner, I'll gladly walk on by, hoping the criminal managed to throw in a decent punch or two
So I take it you would never call the police yourself?
The chances of the above taking place are next to nil
They had the opportunity several times over to have a word with the villains or assist but simply drove past without so much as even pretending to show an interest - leaving me to stand guard over my premises night after night
Why refuse to help one officer because a different one treated you badly in the past?
No, I wouldn't risk injury to myself, nor any possibility of subsequent legal action against me by either the police or the other party. Indeed, the police advise us not to be "have a go heroes" - their words.
I would, however, ring the police and tell them what was going on.
I imagine he would be too busy to answer his phone and hear your reasons for not helping.
Most are power mad and no better than the criminals themselves, except they hide behind the 'law' to bully and manipulate people.
Couldn't care less if they were at a disadvantage whilst trying to arrest someone. Normally, it's ten cops on one "criminal" - usually a drunk who can't even stand up straight, never mind put up a fight. So, if they're ever the ones to be backed into a corner, I'll gladly walk on by, hoping the criminal managed to throw in a decent punch or two
Blimey, I wish I'd worked in an area where we had 10 Officers available to deal with one drunk.
There are very few that have those kind of numbers I can assure you.
This is just another of those mud slinging posts, with no substance at all.
The law allows anyone to use force to arrest, or assist an arrest, so why would it risk a conviction?
I've had people assist me in the past, and I've been grateful. Obviously, I would assist if required.
Well, I am not going to risk injury to myself or legal complications if some idiot criminal goes all baw bag. It is not worth being a good Samaritan these days.
I'm not sure to be honest because I always enjoy shows like Police, Camera Action, Motorway Cops, Police Interceptors etc more when the villains escape.
Especially because presumably I wouldn't know what offence had been committed, i'd feel awful if I had contributed to somebody's arrest for some silly law that I didn't agree with.
Since I'm 4' 11 the answer to this is no, unless I had something like a cosh with me, which is unlikely. Anyhow, here in North London the Police always seem to be either in cars or in groups. I don't think I've ever seen one alone. As for being asked to help---- well that's not going to happen, I'm far too small. My 12 year old is almost as tall as me already.
assistance doesn't have to be physical. What if they needed your assistance to call for back up while restraining someone?
i remember having to use my whole body, legs arms, hands and feet to restrain a suspect once, he was bloody huge. I had to ask someone to dial 999 for me to get assistance. I couldn't losen my grip at all.
Well, I am not going to risk injury to myself or legal complications if some idiot criminal goes all baw bag. It is not worth being a good Samaritan these days.
This is exactly what is wrong with our society. It's always worth being a good Samaritan if you're able to. It's a selfish attitude to just think of yourself.
Sentencing is so weak in Britain and criminals remember. I would most likely have my house torched or get beaten up later on... and what are the benefits? The policeman might say 'thank you' and that would be the end of it or he might arrest me if I hurt the criminal or accidentally obstructed the arrest. The criminal could even sue me.
It's a sorry state of affairs but for decent people and victims, the British justice system is not on your side.
Especially because presumably I wouldn't know what offence had been committed, i'd feel awful if I had contributed to somebody's arrest for some silly law that I didn't agree with.
The example was two people attacking a Police officer. Do you agree that is wrong?
No, I wouldn't risk injury to myself, nor any possibility of subsequent legal action against me, by either the police or the other party. Indeed, the police advise not to be a "have a go hero" - their words.
I would, however, call the police and tell them what was going on.
So if you saw a police woman getting beaten up by a wee thug you would just stand and watch after you made your call? I could not do that I would have to help her.
Since I'm 4' 11 the answer to this is no, unless I had something like a cosh with me, which is unlikely. Anyhow, here in North London the Police always seem to be either in cars or in groups. I don't think I've ever seen one alone. As for being asked to help---- well that's not going to happen, I'm far too small. My 12 year old is almost as tall as me already.
If it is impossible for someone to actually be of any assistance there is no way they should try to of course.
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So I take it you would never call the police yourself?
Why refuse to help one officer because a different one treated you badly in the past?
I'd love to see the reply to this. I don't think it'll happen though.
I imagine he would be too busy to answer his phone and hear your reasons for not helping.
Not a different 'one' - Several different ones on several different occasions !
The law allows anyone to use force to arrest, or assist an arrest, so why would it risk a conviction?
I've had people assist me in the past, and I've been grateful. Obviously, I would assist if required.
My point was what if it was a different officer getting a kicking would you still decide not to help them because someone else didn't help you?
Blimey, I wish I'd worked in an area where we had 10 Officers available to deal with one drunk.
There are very few that have those kind of numbers I can assure you.
This is just another of those mud slinging posts, with no substance at all.
Well, I am not going to risk injury to myself or legal complications if some idiot criminal goes all baw bag. It is not worth being a good Samaritan these days.
I would certainly want to help but Police officers are trained to deal with situations like this.
However if it was some 14 year old little vandal who happened to get away I would certainly chase him down.
I've had to exhale, i was going blue!
Especially because presumably I wouldn't know what offence had been committed, i'd feel awful if I had contributed to somebody's arrest for some silly law that I didn't agree with.
assistance doesn't have to be physical. What if they needed your assistance to call for back up while restraining someone?
i remember having to use my whole body, legs arms, hands and feet to restrain a suspect once, he was bloody huge. I had to ask someone to dial 999 for me to get assistance. I couldn't losen my grip at all.
This is exactly what is wrong with our society. It's always worth being a good Samaritan if you're able to. It's a selfish attitude to just think of yourself.
At least you are honest, and as they say, honesty is the best policy.
No way
Sentencing is so weak in Britain and criminals remember. I would most likely have my house torched or get beaten up later on... and what are the benefits? The policeman might say 'thank you' and that would be the end of it or he might arrest me if I hurt the criminal or accidentally obstructed the arrest. The criminal could even sue me.
It's a sorry state of affairs but for decent people and victims, the British justice system is not on your side.
The example was two people attacking a Police officer. Do you agree that is wrong?
So if you saw a police woman getting beaten up by a wee thug you would just stand and watch after you made your call? I could not do that I would have to help her.
If it is impossible for someone to actually be of any assistance there is no way they should try to of course.