censorship Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'd like to see the IOM Constabulary or a lobby group of police officers call on the politicians to legalise or decriminalise cannabis. I think you'd see a double digit percentage reduction in workload. I'd like to see Bill Malarkey's first action as Home Affairs Minister be launching a thorough, independent review of Isle of Man Constabulary to try and stop the rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Stevens Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 On a lighter note! When I first came to the Island in 1986 this old music hall song was a pretty fair description of some of the old time coppers still plodding about. I can recall patrol cars parked up on Douglas Head with two bobbies inside enjoying a pint in the vehicle as brought over to them from the old Douglas Head Hotel..Bit of after hours serving nudge!, nudge! wink wink! (You can get an old recording of this song on Youtube and Chas n Dave!) P.C. GREEN (They Don't Interfere With Me) I used to work just as hard as any Turk, Work'd so hard I got annoyed, So yesterday I went up and drew my pay, Then I joined the unemployed: A doctor came and measured me and when he saw my feet, Said that they were large enough and put me on a beat, Put this truncheon in my hand, in my hand, in my hand, For a 'slop' he said I'd do a treat: Chorus: I'm glad that I'm a member of the force, I'm little Billy Green, P.C. I only walk about in my uniform of blue, Absolutely nothing else to do. do. do; When people have a row and want to fight, I shut my eyes and then I can't see, I don't interfere with them And they never interfere with me! I never buy bacca and I'll tell you why, I can always get some shag. I spot a 'yob' smokin and I'm on the job, Clip his ear, then pinch his fag: The slaveys round the neighbourhood, I fill them with delight, When through the area railings every night I shine my light, Once a lady suffragette chained herself to me, the pet! She's going to do the same tomorrow night: Chorus: I do a grin on the Bill of Licensing, People won't be taken down, I'm making quids nursing other people's kids While they're in the Rose and Crown: The other night I bravely caught a burgular, you know, But found it was a pal of mine and had to let him go; Girls all like my uniform, see them round about me swarm, Every time they hear my whistle blow: Chorus: I never nark couples courting in the park, I've been on the same old game, I hold my tongue, let 'em do it while they're young, They've only got themselves to blame: I often see a ballet girl, her name is Mary Peck, Loaded up with twos of gin, she's getting such a wreck, She warms her pretty hands upon my lamp when the night is very damp, And walks home with her tights around her neck. Chorus: Written and composed by Fred Murry, C. Hilbury and Percy Ford - 1910 Performed by Harry Champion (1865-1942) From monologues.co.uk Music Hall Lyrics Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Stevens Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Some versions have the refrain "I'm a Policeman" as the last line of the chorus. Chas N Dave use this line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I have heard that phrase a few times recently. By protecting those most vulnerable do you mean that those with obvious mental illness will now get the help they need rather than an open and shut good for statistics conviction derek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankthewank Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Finally, a comment about the 'Chocolate Orange'. As most of you know, I'm responsible for overseeing the PR/media output of the Constabulary. The more serious stuff tends to come through me, but every officer is empowered to deal with the press. Part of the joy of the Isle of Man is that sometimes we are still able to publish the 'shaggy dog' type of release, where someone has called us with something that would just get lost in the fog in pretty much any other jurisdiction. There are times when releases like this are just 'the right thing to do'. They take a minute, and really keep the place in proper perspective. Meanwhile, officers are out there at all hours, ensuring that people can sleep peaceably in their beds, keeping it so that the majority of the public have little to worry about. And where the most vulnerable need our help, we are there to do our best for them. It seems to happen a lot Derek if you are the one in charge of Police PR It's looking for a dog that attacked some birds today (talk about a shaggy dog story!) http://www.energyfm.net/cms/news_story_451078.html Another apparent pointless waste of time when your stretched I would imagine. Do you know what burglars and thieves actually look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmanx Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Do you know what burglars and thieves actually look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 A better definition seen below: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paswt Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Any pics of the board and upper management of all those banks that went "up the pictures " in 2007/8 and are now living the high life on their illgotten gains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Meanwhile, officers are out there at all hours, ensuring that people can sleep peaceably in their beds... You're patrolling bedrooms now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I didn't sleep peaceably last night. Too much crack cocaine in my system. Pull your finger out Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Censorship you must be aware of things the rest of us aren't. you say the rot needs to stop but what rot? investigations fail not all crimes are solved police officers are human beings they will make mistakes. at the weekend there was a drink driver who crashed their car and a wounding in a short space of time which was dealt with no fuss. the police are busy and as Derek flint says these posts take a minute to post up do all you want to hear about is doom and gloom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zammo Maguire Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Latest big case. Dog chases birds http://www.energyfm.net/cms/news_story_451078.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llap Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 It didn't just chase them, it attacked them. I think it's pretty serious that there is a dog owner out there with a dog like this and who is not keeping it under control. Next time it could be a young child being viciously attacked by this dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackCarter Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 It didn't just chase them, it attacked them. I think it's pretty serious that there is a dog owner out there with a dog like this and who is not keeping it under control. Next time it could be a young child being viciously attacked by this dog. If the young child was dressed up in a duck costume maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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