Frank Chalk

I have been subtly reminded (by the man himself) that I have neglected to include Mr Chalk on my blogroll.

If you haven’t read his reports on life in an inner-city secondary school, do it now. If you have children at one of these schools, move them tomorrow!

Those of you who went to a decent school will find it difficult to comprehend the type of behaviour and attitudes that prevail in modern schools, but trust me, I know from my own experience that Frank is absolutely spot-on.

I’ve been reading his book, which expands on the theories he publishes online. If you are planning a family, read this book. If it doesn’t put you off having kids (sorry – learners) nothing will.

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The Met v The Rest

Those of you who read the comments on my posts will note that some of our friends from the Met have talked about the offence of TDA and contemptuously referring to “those up North” who use the phrase TWOC.

Both these acronyms relate to the offence of Taking a Conveyance Without Consent (Section 12 Theft Act 1968)

TDA stands for “Taking and Driving Away”. Can I just point out to all you Met boys and girls that nowhere in this legislation does it refer to “driving away”? It refers to Taking WithOut Consent (hence TWOC). TWOC can be committed without driving away. Boats are conveyances – no-one “drives” a boat.

Perhaps in the old days of the Larceny Act there was some reference to “driving away”? If so, don’t you think it’s time you caught up with the rest of the country and used the current legislation for your acronym as well?

There – got that off my chest! Stand by as loads of regular readers log out for ever.

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Now another sergeant.

At last, I’ve got some support. It has been difficult to cope with the supervisory responsibility of all those PCs blogging away without a care. Now Sergeant Says has joined the ranks, together with Inspector Gadget, it’s almost like our own little section station.

Sgt Says is on the sidebar – stand by for hilarious exchanges about custody suites and PDRs.

If I had more time, I would start to sort my sidebar into rank order. Unfortunately, I have a life to lead!

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Anyone from the CPS out there?

If you are, perhaps you can explain something to me?

Read this story about a car thief who stole a car, then killed a grandmother after driving dangerously.

He was sentenced to life, which, due to the wonders of modern justice, means he is eligible to apply for parole in just over four years.

He was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking and the heinous crimes of driving without a licence or insurance.

In the report, we are told that our poor misunderstood villain stole the car by threatening the owner with a screwdriver.

Now – as you may know, to get promoted to Inspector requires the passing of a law exam. One of the subjects that is tested is the Theft Act 1968. Now I assume that the CPS solicitors study law exams as well and I don’t think it is unreasonable to expect that they have a quick look at this piece of legislation.

So could one of you explain to me why the CPS for this area have all missed the chapter that covers Section 8 of the Act? The reason I ask is that I can’t for the life of me see why the hell this low-life wasn’t charged with robbery?

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Another woman

The diversity workshops are obviously working.

Another female officer has entered into the blogging world, determined to even things up.

Welcome to “Another Bloody Grumpy Copper” also known as PC Bitseach. She’s on the sidebar as well.

I’m going to put a proper post in soon – promise!

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Beckham’s hair – further update

Remember this article I posted about an attempt to raise money for a good cause on eBay

I’m told that the person who won the auction hasn’t paid and may well have registered with false details. If that person is reading this post, then you won’t be surprised to learn that I think you are a disgrace!

I can’t understand the mentality of someone who would do such a thing – perhaps “Oxfamhelpsyou” would like to make a comment and explain their actions? Somehow I doubt it.

Anyway, the hair will be placed back on eBay and hopefully someone will enter into the spirit of things and place a genuine bid.

Back to the revision – it really is getting tedious now!

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Back now!

Nothing too exciting in this post, just to let you know I’ve returned safely from Europe, with a bit of a tan and a bruised and battered credit card. It would be nice to have a pay rise about now to offset the expense, but it looks like we’ll all have to wait a little bit longer.

I won’t be writing much until after 12 Sept, as I am under orders to do some serious cramming for Part 1 of the Inspectors exam. When I do get chance, I have to get something off my chest about heterophobia.

Speak to you all soon!

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