Steve Watts Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 21 hours ago, 1960maaan said: I think it will be more often seen at large events nowadays , every large gathering is a potential target sadly. I agree it will be.... Sags will read this thread and think "what armed police....?" !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 17 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: Guns are probably more fun than investigating burglaries. Why so? They are effectively doing guard duty and anyone who's been in the forces will tell you that it's the most boring activity you can do. To add to it, they take on a hell of a lot of responsibility: 'terms of engagement' (e.g. even if a terrorist has killed someone and they then drop their weapons, you can't just take them out no matter what provocation there is); accountability for their weapons; and IF they are unlucky enough to be involved in an incident, having to make that life and death decision that will not only affect the person on the receiving end but also themselves (because they will be investigated to ensure that they did everything lawfully). People in the armed forces are trained to kill people, I can't say the police are. The only time they are ever likely to fire their weapons is on a range and even then, it's highly regulated. But then again, your comment might have been some dig at the police on some perceived jolly. Only you know if that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation1 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 suggest that before getting heavily critical of the stewards you have ago at doing the job yourself.probably the most thankless job there is. anyway as mentioned earlier there would be no need for stewards if people behaved in a sensible manner and kept within the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, generation1 said: suggest that before getting heavily critical of the stewards you have ago at doing the job yourself.probably the most thankless job there is. anyway as mentioned earlier there would be no need for stewards if people behaved in a sensible manner and kept within the rules I thought they were meant to direct people to their seats, answer queries etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 18 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: Guns are probably more fun than investigating burglaries. you try investigating anything with 2 hands tied behind your back and a blindfold on while using a quarter of the resources you had 10 years ago, then come back and see if you can do any better, Thats what modern police have to put up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Watched it again. That supervisor was quite quick off the mark- 5 seconds was it? Also noticed the invader came from the South Stand, but the supervisor who intercepted him from the Dolman...a hole in security in the South Stand or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/17/2017 at 12:11, lenred said: Yeah. Was pretty unnerving seeing that walking in! Why? Surely you have been seeing armed police at Airports for sometime now, as you probably know, it is due to the critical security at present and it's good to see action being taken at a Championship ground and not just Premiership grounds. It's a shame that this has to happen, but prevention is better than cure, who knows where these cowards may strike next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 5 hours ago, Steve Watts said: I agree it will be.... Sags will read this thread and think "what armed police....?" !!! Was thinking much the same about those living in Bristol making a faff over this, been like that for years in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Monkeh said: you try investigating anything with 2 hands tied behind your back and a blindfold on while using a quarter of the resources you had 10 years ago, then come back and see if you can do any better, Thats what modern police have to put up with Yes, agreed. They provide a shit service, mainly the fault of the government. The police service - great until you actually need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Can we not just taser pitch invaders or shoot them with rubber bullets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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