The Weekly Gripe

My experiences when I complained about the police

Why I don't trust the police

Good cop and bad cop

We should remember who we are giving these powers to - not only the good natured trustworthy police, but also the bad cops who may use these powers to intimidate innocent members of the public.



I'm going to outline some reasons why I don't trust the police and why I believe they are ineffective. I have never been in trouble with the police until recently and I am in general a law abiding person.

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12-3-2008I was on YouTube the other day, browsing through some clips. I read comments posted from a member on how he knows this high ranking police officer in Leicestershire, along with few others are on the take in the drugs scene. Making big money from it. They want it all for themselves and don'...morePauly
11-3-2008You all think you know what police harrasment is??? Im 40 ish, NO CRIMINAL RECORD (1 parking ticket) AT ALL, and ive been suffering from this disease for nearly 18 months. Come and talk to me about PH!!!exblade
04-3-2008I recently was driving in London when I was hit by another vehicle. When I caught up with him and told him he simply drove off. I took a picture of his registration, filled out a police report- everything a 'good citizen' should do. The car was considered beyond economical repair so it was...moreCWF
26-2-2008Menotq, Have you never heard the phrase "Never trust a Cop, because you never know when he will turn straight". It seems that police corruption is everywhere. But everyone should support their local Police, so "Hang a Cop today" ;-) :-)Cynic
19-2-2008Neither do I trust the police anymore. An excuse I often hear is "they take alot of abuse" it's a high stress job" etc. which still does NOT excuse their {above the law} behavior. I think they have forgotten they are a public servant. Here in America, every week we hear about a...moreMenotq
14-2-2008Every post within this page sadly does not surprise me. As a student in one of the UK’s bigger cities I was unfortunate enough to be burgled whilst out, a female housemate arrived home first and called the police. She told the police she was alone, scared and believed the burglar to still be ...moreAngry Ell
06-2-2008I know for a fact that British police have been responsible for racially motivated mutilation and torture. Sections of the media know abou this and support it.ukcitizen
03-2-2008my friend used to sell cannabis, I am talking a small amount, to close friends who didnt want to venture into that side of the streets, social supply is what I think its called. anyway he was not convicted by a judge, so since then the police have obviously taken the judges verdict personally becau...moreharrassedt2neardeath
25-1-2008I got my own back on a policeman quite recently, a Patient arrived in with a Head Injury where I work, and was becoming Agitated and Aggressive, a common side effect from a head injury, there was a Policeman with him and he was being his usual I am above the Law kind of Attitude, I asked him to remo...moreJonny
24-1-2008I was recently provoked by a police officer which I find absolutely appalling. It ended up with them trying to charge me for the same crime twice - dont worry nothing too serious just the sections 5s. In the end I only received a hefty fine but gladly no convictions. Had the convictions been given ...moreLoosenTheHandCuffs_Officer
18-1-2008Well I Never-why does that not surprise me? The Gestapo think they are above the law. they know the laws well enough to know how to break them & they very often do. Have you heard the latest on the news today? Women Gestapo are now complaining that the trousers that they wear are not fashionab...moreAndy Evans
17-1-2008The screening of a documentary naming eight serving police officers as murderers was cancelled by the threat of legal action. Relatives of some of the highest-profile victims of deaths in custody were in the audience to watch the film, Injustice. Less than 20 minutes before the start, the Me...moreWell I Never!



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