6 part series about the metropolitan police that was made in 1995. This edition covers the work of the communications centre at scotland yard and shows how resources are despatched to calls.
London has more police on duty at any time than many forces have in police over all inc the police they have on sick and leave. some forces are so short of officers they have to just ignore many crimes, and not even attend many more. The conservative government has cut the force so dangerously today it makes crime pay without consequence of getting caught. I live in a valley town in Wales we used to have a small station here and crime was relatively low with police patrols doing their jobs but today that's gone and crime especially at night has gone up as we seem never to get patrols any longer. Only time we seem to see a police car is when they come to arrest someone for a crime elsewhere. Phoning 999 used to get through quickly and response was relatively quick, but today you can phone 999 and get told by the operator sorry their not answering the phone. It's a public disgrace what they have done to the police force and allowed crime to run rampant in Britain. I know we are not the only area of the UK where forces have been cut so low they cannot any longer do their job, but the Tories seem not to care as long as it doesn't happen to them ad their backers.
18:40 I sure as hell wouldn't want that cop anywhere near me the way he was waving that hand gun around, loaded or unloaded you never ever put your finger on the trigger until you're ready to fire, nor point a weapon in a persons direction the way he was loaded or unloaded.
Ahhhh. The days before political correctness, a politicized police "service", yobs with mobile phones, and the Islamization of Britain's cities. How things have changed beyond recognition in so few years.
Yeh the nerve of him blocking up the emergency line and really what was wrong with that caller at 24:00 was 999 was free of charge and calling the local station would have cost him 20p the tight gitt.
This was during the peak of the Job, when we were a force and when we reacted to all calls. Now of course they are recruiting social justice warriors who are more interested in virtue signalling than actual policing. So so sad they way the Job has gone.
Interesting what a cultural difference exists between the US and the UK when it comes to police use of guns. In the US, the law enforcement officer (detective?) with the gun would have been asked afterwards---over and over again---why he didn't use it earlier. (We still think of ourselves as ruled by the cowboy mentality, even if we don't use the actual word "cowboy" every day.) Said officer would have been subjected to intense criticism within his department as well as by the public for not using his gun for six days. People raking him over the coals with "He could have ended all this much sooner, perhaps saved hostage's lives," etc. He would have been expected to suffer emotionally because hostage(s) were killed and "maybe he could have done something." UK LE values are different, and I understand that! I admire his cool head under all this mess. Grenades to contend with! I think an American officer would not have been so patient, but perhaps I am underestimating LE individuals here. We have many fine officers that must think under pressure constantly and certainly some would know when NOT to act (although that is always a crapshoot too), but I don't think that is as heavily emphasized in LE training here (I admit I might be wrong). There is, instead, an emphasis on action over caution (in my opinion) that is part of our particular DNA. My hat's off to this officer, even if it's more than 20 years later!
I'm being beat by an Federal Agent for the continuance of a Banknote , that I'm not able to operate as money , I'm being threatened by the Federal Dept left on the hands of an agent I was told to contact you
All these 80s/90s videos you upload are absolutely fascinating! I love reminiscing about how the Met used to be. Thank you so much
Ahh the Ford Sierra squad car such a awsome machine
Always the 2 litre GLSi
Brilliant takes me back...happy days...now everything has been sold and shut down...disgraceful
3 cars on way. Wow. Now it's 3 days for 1 car on way.
Back in the days before the police decided patrolling hurt feelings on the internet was more important than dealing with actual criminals...
This seems ancient now but its interesting to see how its all progressed. Great download.
Sand police big fat Greek wedding
Deploy wife for breakfast to cover aunty who ate the horse dur to low blood sugar 😭
Thanks for putting this up. Great watch!
what a role model country n land full of gentlemen and fine ladies..god bless the UK and his Queen
Having a laugh 😃 ent ya
14 ARV’s in 1995….. probably over 100 now
Great programme
how he sits there talking calmly and having his finger on the trigger 🤣19:59
Happier days.
I like the serious voice over.
Message received. Over.
Unlike today's rubbish like that pratt from love Island.
Is it true that upon arrival at the police station they offer you tea and something to eat?
Lily Dale They offer nothing! You have to buy everything yourself
No not on planet earth they don't. Dont know about the other police services on the other planets in the universe
Only the criminals..not the victims.
And depends on if your a Snitch, the old softy soft approach, ACAB
Mathew Meehan Calm down young fellow!
There's one on events policing isn't there? Can't find it on here
That's not a brawl at a pub in Richmond at 21:00. That's Carshalton's infamous St Helier Tavern in Sutton.
Yeah my family are all from here, Denmark Gardens and St James Road, Durand roundshaw lol spent a lot of my Christmases there lol great times!!!
You know it Mr P.
Disappointed that the mainset 3 am pub singer didn't feature in this documentary
“Shallybowwwww”
London has more police on duty at any time than many forces have in police over all inc the police they have on sick and leave. some forces are so short of officers they have to just ignore many crimes, and not even attend many more. The conservative government has cut the force so dangerously today it makes crime pay without consequence of getting caught. I live in a valley town in Wales we used to have a small station here and crime was relatively low with police patrols doing their jobs but today that's gone and crime especially at night has gone up as we seem never to get patrols any longer. Only time we seem to see a police car is when they come to arrest someone for a crime elsewhere. Phoning 999 used to get through quickly and response was relatively quick, but today you can phone 999 and get told by the operator sorry their not answering the phone. It's a public disgrace what they have done to the police force and allowed crime to run rampant in Britain. I know we are not the only area of the UK where forces have been cut so low they cannot any longer do their job, but the Tories seem not to care as long as it doesn't happen to them ad their backers.
Those police Ford Sierras 😍 wonder if they were cossies?
No straightforward 2 litre with auto gearbox.
It’s called a “Control Room” !!
Watched one recently 3 plod stood round admiring the page 3 😂 back when they had them out for the lads 👍
Cracked 37? 😂
Awesome
18:40 I sure as hell wouldn't want that cop anywhere near me the way he was waving that hand gun around, loaded or unloaded you never ever put your finger on the trigger until you're ready to fire, nor point a weapon in a persons direction the way he was loaded or unloaded.
Exactly. .shows the level of training this arse had.....
Was there no hairdressers in them days 😂
Naff naff remember that
My Children , have been threatened
Not like that now
Ring 999 no one turns up in boro
Ahhhh. The days before political correctness, a politicized police "service", yobs with mobile phones, and the Islamization of Britain's cities. How things have changed beyond recognition in so few years.
Yahoo police
Short chest shield? I think I'm going to faint 😴
Wouldn't these guys have appreciated anpr technology!
Yeh the nerve of him blocking up the emergency line and really what was wrong with that caller at 24:00 was 999 was free of charge and calling the local station would have cost him 20p the tight gitt.
This was during the peak of the Job, when we were a force and when we reacted to all calls. Now of course they are recruiting social justice warriors who are more interested in virtue signalling than actual policing. So so sad they way the Job has gone.
Commissioners reserve - WTG WTG
Good God…..these officers are just mopping up the misery brought up by politicians…….crazy !
Interesting what a cultural difference exists between the US and the UK when it comes to police use of guns. In the US, the law enforcement officer (detective?) with the gun would have been asked afterwards---over and over again---why he didn't use it earlier. (We still think of ourselves as ruled by the cowboy mentality, even if we don't use the actual word "cowboy" every day.) Said officer would have been subjected to intense criticism within his department as well as by the public for not using his gun for six days. People raking him over the coals with "He could have ended all this much sooner, perhaps saved hostage's lives," etc. He would have been expected to suffer emotionally because hostage(s) were killed and "maybe he could have done something." UK LE values are different, and I understand that! I admire his cool head under all this mess. Grenades to contend with! I think an American officer would not have been so patient, but perhaps I am underestimating LE individuals here. We have many fine officers that must think under pressure constantly and certainly some would know when NOT to act (although that is always a crapshoot too), but I don't think that is as heavily emphasized in LE training here (I admit I might be wrong). There is, instead, an emphasis on action over caution (in my opinion) that is part of our particular DNA. My hat's off to this officer, even if it's more than 20 years later!
There were too many different rooms under gunman on too many floors, he would have been a dead duck plus he could have caused a massacre.
USA and culture not 2 words you see many times in the same sentence.
Wtf is Trevor lock doing with those guns ????
Aviation Iceman 🤣
He’s speaking about his time,in the embassy & showing off,two of the terrorists weapons:The Browning pistol & the hand-grenade.
@@MarineAqua45 watch carefully 🤷♂️
I'm being beat by an Federal Agent for the continuance of a Banknote , that I'm not able to operate as money , I'm being threatened by the Federal Dept left on the hands of an agent I was told to contact you
I'am only here for the comments 😂
"The Bill"
Aged 8 on her own?? Cmon 🤷🏻♂️
Need therapy weekly , doin that job. Nobody phonin with good news. All distress pain anguish.
Correct
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Pay phone 🤣🤣🤣
My phone card has been stolen officer?