[dogsbody70]

I personally have not had any confrontations with our police.

I was brought up to respect them.

No doubt much must depend on various circumstances.

when I see programmes where the police are involved-- such as the recent student protests-- I thought the Police had a very difficult task keeping control. I dislike this "KETTLING" that I hear of where crowds are forced into a specific area and not allowed out. That can end in disaster.

Times surely are changing.


They have to deal with drunks who have been binge drinking and totally out of control. Not an easy job.

what I really dislike is the recent use of using TAZER guns to immobilize someone they want to arrest or STOP from some criminal activity.


chasing stolen cars. I think that in itself causes Accidents and often the thief takes a car for the fun of the chase.


I do believe that here in UK we are tending to follow some American ways of policing in some circumstances.


pepper spray?!!


ever since 9/11 the terrorist threat has changed much of the police activities I am sure.

making raids on suspects homes etc.

The border agency does raids on premises where illegal immigrants are working.


Obviously there must be lots I do not know about but I still like to see a policeman on the streets.


we do have a lot of CTV cameras that watch our every move.