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Minimum Cover: The Police Officer Blog
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Brought to you from somewhere deep in the leafy shires of England, just down the road from Costa Coffee, this blog speaks out for those at the bottom of the tree. The serving constables of UK Policing. We do our best to protect the communities we serve under difficult circumstances, but it’s getting harder every day.
We don’t always get it right its true, but we always try our best. And yet the Government, the public, the media all want their pound of flesh on the rare occasion when it goes wrong. They, however, are not the ones running toward the chaos with barely effective kit and insufficient resources in the belief that it will all work out in the end.
Perhaps, one day when the posts have mounted up and the opinions have been expressed and analysed, we will realise that we didn’t have it that bad back then at the beginning. Let’s face it, if we really hated it that much, we wouldn’t be here…would we?
M.C.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 133 )
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Mission NPAS-ible
Sorry about the pun – it was way too tempting! So here we are – back in the room and wondering where I should go first. The Parliamentary pay rises, the latest... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2013 SOCIETY -
Under the Spotlight….
The blogging business has become a little challenging in the last few months – there have been more than a few fingers pointed in respect of unsanctioned... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2013 SOCIETY -
The Rules of Blah
As I mentioned yesterday – there are many unwritten rules in Policing and one of these is the Rules of Blah. I first heard of these quite a few years back, but... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2013 SOCIETY -
Blurring the Thin Blue Line
I think that I am in a majority when I say that there are still too few Police Officers on the streets of England and Wales to do the job expected of us in... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2013 SOCIETY -
Another Officer Assaulted Due to ‘Appropriate’ Staffing
Police Oracle today reported the story of an officer badly injured as a result of being repeatedly struck with part of his own PPE after attending an incident... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2013 SOCIETY -
Are Policing Qualifications Damaging the Quality of Specials and PCSO’s
Better qualified officers and a more efficient and productive recruitment process are a must-have in the new age of Policing on the cheap a budget. Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 SOCIETY -
If Only…
If only the judicial system in England and Wales could take on some of the values demonstrated by their American counterparts…This video cropped up on my radar... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 SOCIETY -
RIP Paul McKeever – Police Federation Chairman Dies in Hospital
From the BBC News pages comes this tragic announcement. A loss that will be felt by Policing throughout England and Wales. Our thoughts are with his family,... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 SOCIETY -
Policing – Gangnam Style – Raising Funds for Josh Wilson
The first post of 2013 and its a worthy one…This video has been posted by Sgt Gary Watts from Devon and Cornwall Police and is ‘a tongue in cheek attempt at a... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 SOCIETY -
The Cold Light of Reality
Yesterday was horrific.I would love to be able to cleanse the demons by spilling all the dark thoughts and all the feelings that linger still out onto the... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2012 SOCIETY -
MinimumCover Nominated for Twitter Awards
The month of November brings with it a few notable events. Movember is gaining momentum year on year and is now widely. Unfortunately my attempts to get a few... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2012 SOCIETY -
Cocaine, Kids and Compulsory Contraception
Jenny’s back in custody again. This was the fourth time this year that she has been locked up for possession. At three o’clock in the morning Chris, her... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2012 DEBATE, LOVE & SEX, SOCIETY -
400,000 and Counting…
Just a quick post to say thanks for the continued support of all those that have visited this blog over the last year and a bit. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2012 SOCIETY -
Kent Man Arrested for Posting Picture of Burning Poppy
Police in Kent have arrested a man after a picture of burning poppy was posted on a social networking site.Taken from an article in the Guardian, the following... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2012 SOCIETY -
Police and Crime Commissioner: An Impossible Job?
Guest Blog by Criminology Student – CrimeStudent Blog. If you like what you read then please support them by following @crimstudentblog on Twitter:Making notes... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 SOCIETY -
Too Scared to Speed?
I have just finished watching the ITV documentary on Emergency Services drivers and the issue of whether they should be more or less protected in respect of... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 SOCIETY -
Chief Officer Charitable Opportunity – Movember Starts Tomorrow
I have been sending a few messages and emails over the last week or so to attempt to recruit a few Chief Officers (ACC, DCC and Chief Constable) for a charitabl... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 SOCIETY -
Death Penalty Proposal from PCC Candidate
If I had to choose one example of why the upcoming Police and Crime Commissioner elections signified a new era of ridiculous policy backed by little or no actua... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 SOCIETY -
Jahméne Douglas Cuts Crime – and He Doesn’t Even Know It!
Much as I hate to admit it I have become quite engrossed in this years meat market for talent that is The X Factor. I am not going to start debating the merits... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2012 SOCIETY -
Why Doesn’t Inspector Gadget Like Me?
Thought I would just throw this out there in case anyone has heard anything on the grape-vine that might give me a clue…I have been reading The Inspector... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2012 SOCIETY