Branded criminally irresponsible, yet once thought of as a "noble" profession - the UK fire service and the people who serve in it have already seen much change over the years. However, things are about to change more rapidly than ever, and inevitably, th
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March 16, 2004 by Fireman Blog
So now we've got Britains most senior Police officer and the Mayor of London telling us it's inevitable.... I'm not gonna say much more on the subject other than to say WE ARE NOT PREPARED FOR IT. The security services have done a marvellous job to date and they continue to do so and I hope that runs and runs... BUT, WHEN it happens (as we're repeatedly being told it will happen) - we wont be prepared. We've had over 2 years elapse since 9/11 - the so called wake-up call and only now are the p...
March 15, 2004 by Fireman Blog
So, the London Underground gets increased high-profile Policing... Great! But does it change anything? I don't doubt that it will reduce crime IN GENERAL - I'm absolutely sure it will. I think all of us "law-abiding" citizens are only to pleased to see more Police on the streets. But make no mistake - the increased policing is not about crime - it's about terrorism. And will it have an effect on terrorism? I doubt it. I am sure there will be many who feel an added sense of security ...