Category Archives: Policing

Good Grief!


After last Sunday’s blog on the inter-dependency of the Press and Party Politics I wonder if I am becoming obsessed with the subject. Last week I wrote about the failure of the Observer, along with the Guardian and the BBC (regional … Continue reading

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Parasites in our midst? And the cure!


Based on my limited knowledge of biology, most parasitic organisms have a co-dependent relationship with their hosts. Kill the host and either you die or else you need to find another host. I am beginning to wonder if there are some parallels with our broadcast … Continue reading

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Why Nick must be mistaken


I was a bit surprised to read the following post on Nick Herberts facebook page today “Reform becomes real as I meet first Conservative PCC candidates ……….” I am sure he is mistaken because I know that Nick has said quite a … Continue reading

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Why 11th May 2012 musn’t be overlooked


Final plans are being made by Police Federation members and Staff Employees up and down the country for a rally in London tomorrow in response to a series of challenges to policing practice which have emerged over the last 2 years. … Continue reading

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What we all did last Sunday


I was one of some 2500 people whose Sunday was taken up with the so-called March for England in Brighton. However just in case my interest might be seen to have been fleeting I have been thinking and discussing this event … Continue reading

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One mans perceptions


In his blog of today, Ben Duncan, Green Councillor and cabinet member for Communities, Equalities & Public Protection on Brighton & Hove City Council has written about a previous March for England held in Brighton and his concerns about the … Continue reading

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A poor alternative to a BBQ


According to the lesser known US poet, John Godfrey Saxe (or if you don’t check your facts) Otto Von Bismarck, there are two things that people shouldn’t see – the making of laws and sausages. Last night around 200 residents of Patcham (Patchamites as one claimed) exchanged … Continue reading

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Daydream Unbeliever


In the week that has seen the loss of Davy Jones who brought us the iconic song Daydream Believer I am concerned by the daydreaming of one of our political leaders who also has his roots in the music industry, albeit as … Continue reading

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An open response to Labour Home


I am standing as the Independent candidate in elections to choose the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex – check out my website for more information. The elections will take place on 15th November and all people who are … Continue reading

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Reign in the Home Secretary


It is being reported that Theresa May is due to announce a new reform of Policing today, that has the potential to impact on 43 Police Forces far more than last years Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act which introduced the role of … Continue reading

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