Hampshire police force shedding 1400 staff - Page 2

Sirius · 10-09-2010, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Rob
Simple question. Would you want a job where at any time of the day or night (depending on your shift pattern) you could be sent somewhere where some drugged up idiot is threatening you with a knife and all you've got is a stab vest, batton, and spray for defence (and the latter won't stop someone on drugs, and they are unlikely to feel the pain of being struck by the batton), or being sent to clear up the mess of a fatal car crash involving kids, or .......

To be honest there are lots post here knocking the police who would never stand up and be counted and are willing to fight the fight on a forum but would never put there neck on the line for real.

PeteLockwood · 10-09-2010, 18:10

why not cut police pay then no jobs go and they will still be on far above what they actually deserve ?

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Originally Posted by Sirius

To be honest there are lots post here knocking the police who would never stand up and be counted and are willing to fight the fight on a forum but would never put there neck on the line for real.

you know nothing about me, or what i do so why post such a comment ?

Sirius · 10-09-2010, 18:13

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Originally Posted by PeteL

you know nothing about me, or what i do so why post such a comment ?

Did i say you NO, ????

PeteLockwood · 10-09-2010, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Sirius

Did i say you NO, ????

it was kind of obvious... back to topic..

Sirius · 10-09-2010, 18:20

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Originally Posted by PeteL

it was kind of obvious... back to topic..

Then your wrong i was aiming it at all of this forum's arm chair generals

PeteLockwood · 10-09-2010, 18:25

i apologize.

**Maggy** · 10-09-2010, 18:29

Ladies,please remember the topic..

punky · 10-09-2010, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Sirius

To be honest there are lots post here knocking the police who would never stand up and be counted and are willing to fight the fight on a forum but would never put there neck on the line for real.

Derek · 10-09-2010, 20:53

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Originally Posted by PeteL

why not cut police pay then no jobs go and they will still be on far above what they actually deserve ?

Ok I'll bite. What does a cop 'deserve' to be paid?

PeteLockwood · 10-09-2010, 20:58

as much as a soldier ? (and overtime should ONLY be normal rate)

Derek · 10-09-2010, 21:07

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Originally Posted by PeteL

as much as a soldier ? (and overtime should ONLY be normal rate)

Ok, I'll suggest that your average cop has a level of training and responsibility about the same as a Corporal or Sergeant. Fair?

Assuming you agree (you won't but I don't particularly care) their levels of pay are between 26-36k which is pretty damn close to the levels of pay Police officers enjoy.

http://www.armyjobs.mod.uk/benefits/...s/Soldier.aspx

And why should overtime, currently time and a third, be at normal rate? It kind of defeats the whole object of overtime!

PeteLockwood · 10-09-2010, 21:08

no i dont agree when your fresh out of training boom your on 25k a soldier on 17, but unlike some im not joining because im a money grabbing selfish SOB

Derek · 10-09-2010, 21:14

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Originally Posted by PeteL

no i dont agree when your fresh out of training boom your on 25k a soldier on 17, but unlike some im not joining because im a money grabbing selfish SOB

Maybe because they don't. On commencing service the starting salary for a cop is Â£23,259 but why let facts get in the way of your hysterical anti-cop rants.

And I'm quite sure you not joining the Police is a great shame that forces up and down the country will be terribly upset about.

PeteLockwood · 10-09-2010, 21:16

not police army.. and 25k was not an exact figure but i was very close..

Lew · 10-09-2010, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Derek

And I'm quite sure you not joining the Police is a great shame that forces up and down the country will be terribly upset about.

Why does the idea of PeteL joining the police make me think of Constable Savage?