No more "Christian name, sir?" in Kent, UK

[Robin Hamilton]

Wilson wrote:

> Aren't we talking about the *police*, here?

The original posted report dealt specifically with Kent Police, which is
pretty much a rural beat, and more than a little image conscious because of
the tourist trade.  Distinctly tabby cat:

        http://www.kent.police.uk/

(If the Kent police tried to fit you up, it would probably be for a Really
Serious Crime like a parking zone violation.  Dangerous place, Margate.)

Now, if it were an urban force like Birmingham or Liverpool, let alone, god
help us, the Met, cheeking them would be another matter.

            Robin

> A TV-writer had a suspected perp sneeringly say to an ADA:
>
> "'Three to five years'?! I've taken beatings lasted longer than that!"
>
> In real life, though, I can't imagine that any ordinary citizen would
> have the lack of common sense to smart off to a random street cop in
> any manner, regardless of any alleged "presumption of innocence unless
> proved guilty." Not quite the same as dealing with an ADA with your
> lawyer present.
>
> -Wilson

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