An ex-cop reflects on Matt Ratana, BLM and ‘media negativity’
Police officers are the victims of scapegoating in the media and in Westminster - and are more vulnerable than ever, an ex-cop writes.
Born and raised in Hackney. Served for 32 years in the Met. Worked extensively with the Asian community as Special Branch officer in the 80's and 90's during periods of high tension. Was presented with a ceremonial sword by the UK's largest Sikh temple shortly after retirement. About one-third of my service involved border controls in both the UK and Jamaica. Over an eight year period I spent a total of 18 months undertaking a series of deployments to Jamaica. Trustee of a small charity that enables some Jamaican children from the poorest backgrounds to remain in education.
Policing interests include football related violence, extremism, gang, knife, gun & drugs crime and borders. Hobbies are football DJ'ing & 'commenting' for various media outlets on policing/border issues.
Police officers are the victims of scapegoating in the media and in Westminster - and are more vulnerable than ever, an ex-cop writes.
With the Covid-19 crisis followed by renewed allegations of racist police brutality, policing faces unprecedented challenges.
There was a glaring omission in its tribute to key workers on Friday.
There has been a ludicrous imbalance of press coverage of police stories as the lockdown saga endures.
We all need to remember that police are not just enforcing government rules. They are also engaged in protecting the vulnerable
Don't expect more border controls after Brexit. The Home Office will doubtless place the burden of detection upon landlords and employers.
Exploring the under-reported challenges facing BAME officers in the Met.
Former Trident officer Chris Hobbs on riot police’s efforts to keep the peace in Parliament Square on Brexit Day
Policing finally made it onto the election agenda but it says little for politicians that it took loss of life via terror attacks together with knife and gun crime to place it there.
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