tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462887457092392687.post2267150082918667934..comments2022-12-07T10:37:33.605+00:00Comments on Stuart Hyde QPM: Thoughts about SaturdayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07240891404390138347noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462887457092392687.post-65134324598973705362011-03-31T22:54:10.218+01:002011-03-31T22:54:10.218+01:00If I did that anywhere else in the world. At best ...If I did that anywhere else in the world. At best I would expect to be arrested at worst shot.<br /><br />I have no problem with people demonstrating or voicing concerns. I do have a problem with damaging other people belongings. Whether it be a posh shop and its windows or graffiti. Freedom of expression is one thing! Violence is anotherCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17531425205384609992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462887457092392687.post-7643306422711496162011-03-29T12:32:34.765+01:002011-03-29T12:32:34.765+01:00From recent media coverage I believe the Metropoli...From recent media coverage I believe the Metropolitan Police Service displayed considerable professionalism and personal strength when faced with such extreme provocation and individual danger. As such I have terrific respect for all who played a part in policing the event which allowed the vast majority to attend safely. <br /><br />I find it difficult to understand the “somewhat “unhelpful remarks made by ex-senior officers who have exited the organisation. I think it is entirely wrong and potentially dangerous to offer such sentiments when not in receipt of the necessary information, which allows for the all-important informed decision making.<br /><br />Another point ,all be it made previously, is that the officers involved are predominantly none specialists , as such they volunteer for such training which then allows them to undertake such truly hazardous duties . The policing of such events will always and appropriately prompt reflection, what cannot be diluted is the personal sacrifice of the officers involved on the “front line”Mike O Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08531241785497322984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462887457092392687.post-73510501211869889972011-03-28T20:42:34.342+01:002011-03-28T20:42:34.342+01:00I felt the police at times were too lenient, exemp...I felt the police at times were too lenient, exemplary patience & restraint. It seems there may never be a right answer to policing such events, I do feel however we do much better than any other country in the world.<br /><br />I agree with your point on wheeling out retired officers, isn't hindsight a wonderful thing. Jon Sherlock.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713724965667176316noreply@blogger.com