Jam Tarts 1874 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 There is much wringing of hands and renting of clothes from senior police figures this weekend about the number of private security firms being paid to "police" areas. The Police Federation of England & Wales and former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair are very critical of the growth in private security firms. However I am curious to know what the feeling is around Edinburgh & Lothians about whether or not people would be prepared to pay ?2-?4 per week to have private security in their communities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy rebus Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I think it would be a good idea. Let the REAL police sort out the REAL criminals, while the private force deal with the wee scroats that aren't a real danger, but just make life a little less pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I think it would be a good idea. Let the REAL police sort out the REAL criminals, while the private force deal with the wee scroats that aren't a real danger, but just make life a little less pleasant. Precisely. The police at the moment are fecking useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambojackbilly Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Privatization is profit orientated, The service provided comes second. So no i would not pay for private policing Not the biggest fan of the OB but they do a grand job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 How about a No and the police do a crap job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I think it would be a good idea. Let the REAL police sort out the REAL criminals, while the private force deal with the wee scroats that aren't a real danger, but just make life a little less pleasant. Aye like wee scroats throwing eggs at your door, and starting wee fires. Also save an innocent householder from confrontation with said scroats. Would be worth a small fee a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe.gausden Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Aye like wee scroats throwing eggs at your door, and starting wee fires.Also save an innocent householder from confrontation with said scroats. Would be worth a small fee a week. Thats surely no yersel you're describing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Privatization is profit orientated, The service provided comes second. So no i would not pay for private policing Not the biggest fan of the OB but they do a grand job What he says. Look at the problems with the "Blue Meanies" who are only private traffic wardens. Look at the wonderful experiences we have all had with Stewards at the football, who are there to replace police. The Police are not perfect, but I'd far rather deal with them than some erse on a power trip, employed by a company only interested in making a profit. Do you think the Neds, the Jakies, and the Scroates will give a stuff about him / her ? As he / she will probably be paid little more than Minimum Wage, do you really think they'll risk puting themselves in harms way for the good of the Community or those who live in it ? Nah, not for me, I'll stick with Lothian & Borders, warts an' all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thats surely no yersel you're describing Well innocent till i go for the big bertha driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjambo Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 How about a No and the police do a crap job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal Kingston Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 How about a No and the police do a crap job? I agree. Some top gadjee would become a millionaire out of 'private policing' which is totally wrong. I think we should be encouraged to do more citizens arrests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Isn't this whats called a Protection Racket? I can just imagine who is running these private security firms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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