new found affection for the police...

[MC Moot]

Recently our city has brought on 100 officers from the U.K…they came here and went through an accelerated training program in accords with their experience…any way’s the vast majority have ended up as “beat cops” on foot and bike patrol throughout the downtown core…and I’ve met about 3 times with a constable who has been deemed our block liaison…and I’ve had a few conversations with some of his colleagues…what a difference dealing with these men as opposed to the regular square head, steroid raging city bull’s…these guys are totally approachable,funny,understanding and a thorough pleasure to deal with…it’s like old school policing…they really do not only protect but they serve as well…ta!...I can see how with an attitude like this policing might be possible without a pistol…class acts…are they as enjoyable back in England?...these Bobby’s are all right by me…(y)

[ericlee]

what is in your avatar? I can't make it out at all.

[MC Moot]

^It's a painting of the streetlight and cypress trees in front of my pops place in Murcia...

[MC Moot]

see… (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x265/mcmoot/LightStandardEspana.jpg)

[Adam]

Do they have guns? Cops here don't carry them, apart from special divisions and in airports etc.

Do all american cops have guns or just the vast majority?

Police seem approachable here but the police in London have bad rep atm

[MC Moot]

Do they have guns? Cops here don't carry them, apart from special divisions and in airports etc.

Do all american cops have guns or just the vast majority?



Oh yeah...they have the standard 9m Glocks,tasers,pepper spray,retractable batons and the 12 gauge should the occasion call for it…the only police I’ve ever seen not armed,in North America, have been aboriginal cops on the reserves…and their situation probably warrants firearms more than most city cops…

[The Good Heads]

…are they as enjoyable back in England?...these Bobby’s are all right by me…(y)
I wouldn't call them enjoyable, a mixed bag I'd say. Ranging from meek young ones who seem pretty out of their depth in the job to raging bullies who probably got a hard on the day they got the uniform. There are good uns out there I'm sure, maybe your city signed them all up.

[Adam]

Do you know why they are there?

From what little I know, the only benefit for a professional coming to america to do the job is the tax benefits. The money is generally less (after exchange rates) or that you can't get a job here. But from when I worked at the home office who are the same employers for the police (until Feb this year) there was always a recruitment drive for them.

There is the obviously the benefit of experience as well. I wonder if there is american cops over here? But I haven't heard of any shot black people for loitering with intent :p

[MC Moot]

"100 former U.K. police officers on Calgary streets" from CBC

More than 100 former British police officers have relocated to Calgary as a result of a campaign to lure them.

The two-year recruitment program by the Calgary Police Service was aimed at bringing British officers to the city on the promise of a better quality of life.

The program is no longer functioning, but officials said about 100 law enforcers relocated to Canada while it was in existence. About 30 more former British officers are still training to join the Calgary force.

Const. Jack Russell worked as a police officer in London for about decade.

"Friday or Saturday night it does get busy, but overall I find Calgary a very safe city," Russell said.

Russell worked in a specialized unit in Britain and knew he would be demoted to a constable when coming to Alberta, but he decided the transfer was worth it.

"For me it's good if my family wants to come downtown," he said. "I know they're going to be safe."




What the CPS Offers

Competitive salaries; ranging from $52, 000 to $75,000 within five years of service.
Paid recruit training.
$2,000 moving allowance.
$2,000 per year for continuing education for members.
English as a Second Language (ESL) training to assist with the application process.
Unlimited opportunities for promotion, professional development, specialization and personal growth.
Rewards of making a difference in the community.

[Freebasser]

Const. Jack Russell

He sounds a bit ruff!

[MC Moot]

He sounds a bit ruff!

yeah he's a real dawg...