The shopkeeper has since made an official complaint to Humberside Police and said he has been told by an inspector that 'mistakes have been made'.'Feels'..?
A spokesman for Humberside Police confirmed an investigation was being conducted by the Professional Standards Branch.
She said: 'It is disappointing to hear that Mr Taylor feels he was given a poor service from Humberside Police.'
I can't wait for someone from the police to opine that incidents of this nature are 'thankfully rare'...
"And lessons have been learned"
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that one.
This unwillingness to take details or generally do anything seems to be standard operating proceedure these days.
ReplyDeleteLast year my bike was nicked from outside Sainsburys. Met two different groups of coppers on the way home and niether were willing to take the details, I had to phone in and speak to a half-wit who couldn't find the location on their system.
Out of sheer bloody-mindedness I pursued the matter as the store had full face video of the incident, an exact time, contact details for the security guys on duty at the time and an independant witness to the boltcutters in action. No doubt the thief was known to the police (as they say) but could I get them to even look at the tape from the store in spite of my hounding them for weeks? Of course not...
"Our aim is to ensure people feel (don't you just love that word) confident we are there when they need us to provide the service they seek".
ReplyDeleteTim Hollis, Chief Constable. (Recent Press release)
Yup, quick as a flash, old Tim was on the scene to personally install a permanent cardboard cop in Mr Taylor's forlorn shop.
Now all that remains is to shelter in the canteen and hug the radiators whilst a deafening roar of public appreciation winds up the clapometer to the max.
"No doubt the thief was known to the police (as they say) but could I get them to even look at the tape from the store in spite of my hounding them for weeks? Of course not..."
ReplyDeleteAn all too familiar story, sadly..