Manx Bean Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 22 hours ago, NoTailT said: Was driving through Ballasalla earlier this afternoon (about 4pm) and noted 4 armed police vehicles on the roundabout in to the Balthane, along with other police vehicles parked outside the Nissan garage. I'm sure there was a sign that said 'Police Training' up. What confused me more was the presence of the Lt Gov's chauffeur car in the training. I'd suggested in another thread that there was discussion between Lt Gov and Gary about a senior royal visit upcoming and wonder if this was training prep for such...? Not sure about now, but the previous Lt Gov had a former CID chap as his driver..may he knew more than the current trainer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Manx Bean said: Not sure about now, but the previous Lt Gov had a former CID chap as his driver..may he knew more than the current trainer.. The current and two previous govs all have the same driver. He's never been a rozzer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 hour ago, piebaps said: The current and two previous govs all have the same driver. He's never been a rozzer. I've seen a young kid driving it quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 The previous Deputy governor of the Prison , on Victoria road , has been a driver for the governor since he retired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I knew the Lt Gov’s valet/driver in the mid 80’s. There was a staged defensive driving/kidnap exercise held every year. I suspect this is just the same. Common in royal/diplomatic protection situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Adam Wood had an ex Met officer, he left before Adam, don't know who took over, stocky guy for Gozney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, Kopek said: Adam Wood had an ex Met officer, he left before Adam, don't know who took over, stocky guy for Gozney. Colin Ring , ex Prison was def there those days . Took over after someone left. Shared the job though with another guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 They have a defibrillator in the car!!! The Island would fall apart if they died??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Bean Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 5 hours ago, piebaps said: The current and two previous govs all have the same driver. He's never been a rozzer. Try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 But Douglas is a CITY now……🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Just now, hissingsid said: But Douglas is a CITY now……🤣 Surprised we don’t have City of Douglas Police yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 As long as no one kidnaps our Rob 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOR Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, NoTailT said: Surprised we don’t have City of Douglas Police yet. or Metropolitan Police of Douglas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, NoTailT said: Surprised we don’t have City of Douglas Police yet. That's what you think: Edited September 28, 2022 by Roger Mexico 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERED Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 10 hours ago, Kopek said: Adam Wood had an ex Met officer, he left before Adam, don't know who took over, stocky guy for Gozney. That could be a job for Aidey Cowin, when he retires from Weather Forecasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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