[Flyboy]

Originally Posted by Derek

I think you've missed a great deal. There was evidence given to a Parliament committee a few days after the riot where the ONE officer missing shoulder numbers was explained and accepted.

Not that I disbelieve you, but could you tell me when and which select committee it was (or, if possible, could you post a link, it might save some time), so that I can have a look at the conclusions, it might give further insight.

I think there is a huge difference between an obvious joke and urging violent resistance. Still you have previous for being able to understand jokes so I'll let it slip for now.

Don't you think it is unprofessional to behave in this way?

I saw a video clip of ONE officer out of several thousand not wearing shoulder epaulettes. I'll let you into a secret, not every item of clothing issued to police officers has numbers attached to it. Officers typically have two or three sets to be moved between jackets.

Then the officer had plenty of opportunity to dress properly.

If the order was given to change quickly from hi-viz to flame retardant than I think it's entirely possible an officer might not switch their numbers over if they are distracted by petrol bombs being chucked in their general direction by some jolly students.

Is that what happened? I suppose a look at the select committee's report will confirm this. But then, apparently every other single officer who was there, was able to comply with their obligations, all except this one single lone, perhaps, dare I say, "rogue" officer.

A quick question for you; does a police officer have an obligation to identify themselves, if asked by a member of the public?