Oi! Pigs over 'ere! [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Scuba_Steve

11th February 2011, 11:04

Now I got your attention :Police:. Sorry people this is not a P.I.G. bashing thread. Feel free to watch this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiZHmMkKkEs) if you are disappointed. might make you fell a bit better.

Now P.I.G.s what I wanna know is what's the deal with your hats? They provide no real protection, offer no advantage to your job & wouldn't they become a hindrance should you ever have to (god forbid) put down your donuts:gob: & coffee & actually chase someone?

Just watching the :Police: programs last nite got me thinking bout this so I was just interested to know.

Laava

11th February 2011, 11:12

Should we turn this into a "Design a new, high speed, protective cop hat" thread?

Laava

11th February 2011, 11:14

http://www.sikhnet.com/files/news/2009/May/Police.jpg

bogan

11th February 2011, 11:15

Should we turn this into a "Design a new, high speed, protective cop hat" thread?

And no material to be used unless it's reflectivity is over 90%, safer cop hats together :yes:

jim.cox

11th February 2011, 11:24

High stab resistance is also a requirement

superman

11th February 2011, 11:34

bogan

11th February 2011, 11:40

The whole point of a uniform is to look smart/respectable. It doesn't need to provide a practical use. I'm sure airline pilots would be much more comfortable in sweat pants, but could you respect that man... :blink: Guess some would.

Fuck yeh, max respect to anyone who turns up to a job in jeans and tartan shirt when everyone else is in suits. Cos you know they are getting by on skills alone :yes:

Scuba_Steve

11th February 2011, 11:46

The whole point of a uniform is to look smart/respectable. It doesn't need to provide a practical use. I'm sure airline pilots would be much more comfortable in sweat pants, but could you respect that man... :blink: Guess some would.

Thats a point really, they're whole uniform should provide a practical use & isn't really suited for their job, they aint models! maybee thats why they spend so much time scamming people? instead of doing their job.

avgas

11th February 2011, 11:55

Fuck yeh, max respect to anyone who turns up to a job in jeans and tartan shirt when everyone else is in suits. Cos you know they are getting by on skills alone :yes:
Like tie their own shoelace

avgas

11th February 2011, 11:55

Thats a point really, they're whole uniform should provide a practical use & isn't really suited for their job, they aint models! maybee thats why they spend so much time scamming people? instead of doing their job.
Have you worn a hard hat lately.
Fucking horrible things to wear.

Little Miss Trouble

11th February 2011, 12:23

Have none of you been into town on a Friday/Saturday night recently? It's obvious that try wear them so that drunk girls will come up to them and ask to wear it while posing for photos with them...

SMOKEU

11th February 2011, 12:35

I never knew pigs wore hats.

Banditbandit

11th February 2011, 13:06

The whole point of a uniform is to look smart/respectable. It doesn't need to provide a practical use. I'm sure airline pilots would be much more comfortable in sweat pants, but could you respect that man... :blink: Guess some would.

I don't give a fuck if the pilot has a suit on or track pants ... AS LONG AS HE CAN FLY THE FUCKEN PLANE ...

Like tie their own shoelace

Fuck .. I go to work in jandals ... if they don't ike it I'll go work somewhere else ...

Fuck yeh, max respect to anyone who turns up to a job in jeans and tartan shirt when everyone else is in suits. Cos you know they are getting by on skills alone :yes:

EXACTLY - don't hide behind flash clothes ... no better than the Emporer's new suit ...

jim.cox

11th February 2011, 13:08

I don't give a fuck if the pilot has a suit on or track pants ... AS LONG AS HE CAN FLY THE FUCKEN PLANE ...

And more importantly - Land It :)

Swoop

11th February 2011, 13:11

safer cop hats together :yes:
Always blow on the hat... er, PIE!:woohoo:

Banditbandit

11th February 2011, 13:20

Always blow on the hat... er, PIE!:woohoo:

Errr .. yeah .. blow on his hat

http://media.fakeposters.com/results/2009/08/10/r50q4eajmi.jpg

Swoop

11th February 2011, 13:28

Some samples, courtesy of Mr Google...

marie_speeds

11th February 2011, 13:53

Hat, handcuffs and trudgeon..... Uniform complete :woohoo:

admenk

11th February 2011, 14:47

Hat, handcuffs and trudgeon..... Uniform complete :woohoo:

be a bit chilly ! :innocent:

Usarka

11th February 2011, 14:48

Hat, handcuffs and trudgeon..... Uniform complete :woohoo:

Pics or it never happened.

firefighter

11th February 2011, 14:59

Now P.I.G.s what I wanna know is what's the deal with your hats? They provide no real protection, offer no advantage to your job & wouldn't they become a hindrance should you ever have to (god forbid).

Authoritive, professional and part of the uniform. All gov't uniforms have head-dress.

http://www.sikhnet.com/files/news/2009/May/Police.jpg

A fucken joke this. Yep, You can do the job fine, but if you want to do it you can fucken well comply to the same regulations your colleagues have to. An absolute joke, fuck off back to India if you want to dress like that as a cop. Sorry but one standard for all.

Fuck yeh, max respect to anyone who turns up to a job in jeans and tartan shirt when everyone else is in suits. Cos you know they are getting by on skills alone :yes:

I've always found with the people i've worked with, and i've been in uniform for years, that the less pride someone has in themselves, the less they have in their work..........it's slobbish.

I don't give a fuck if the pilot has a suit on or track pants ... AS LONG AS HE CAN FLY THE FUCKEN PLANE ...

Yeaaahhhh. Ok, well, I have far more confidence in a doctor wearing his uniform than the ones dressed like chefs.........(like in the States).

bogan

11th February 2011, 16:06

I've always found with the people i've worked with, and i've been in uniform for years, that the less pride someone has in themselves, the less they have in their work..........it's slobbish.

so if they dress poorly and have no pride in thier work, how do they get good jobs?

scissorhands

11th February 2011, 16:07

A fucken joke this. Yep, You can do the job fine, but if you want to do it you can fucken well comply to the same regulations your colleagues have to. An absolute joke, fuck off back to India if you want to dress like that as a cop. Sorry but one standard for all.

And anyone in the force with juju lips has to sing 'mammy, how I love you, how i love you, my dear old mammy...."

firefighter

11th February 2011, 16:27

so if they dress poorly and have no pride in thier work, how do they get good jobs?

There's slackers and piss poor employees all over the place mate......how long have you been in the work force? Surely you've seen them?! Don't split hairs, it's a generalisation quite obviously. Not all who dress lazily are, however I did'nt say that they all are....Remember the whole idea of the thread is to do with the uniform and the hat thing, where there are standards set.....i'm not talking about a factory floor.

And anyone in the force with juju lips has to sing 'mammy, how I love you, how i love you, my dear old mammy...."

I'll be honest and say i'm not quite sure what you're getting at there....?

bogan

11th February 2011, 16:31

There's slackers and piss poor employees all over the place mate......how long have you been in the work force? Surely you've seen them?! Don't split hairs, it's a generalisation quite obviously. Not all who dress lazily are, however I did'nt say that they all are....Remember the whole idea of the thread is to do with the uniform and the hat thing, where there are standards set.....i'm not talking about a factory floor.

none! still at uni, going on 8th year :D that's why I was asking, find out where the slackers are and avoid em :laugh:

firefighter

11th February 2011, 16:33

none! still at uni, going on 8th year :D that's why I was asking, find out where the slackers are and avoid em :laugh:

Hahaha, well, I guess the best answer would have been to mention the fact they did'nt get those jobs dressed as slobs! But that is kinda obvious! Horses for courses of-course!

Buyasta

11th February 2011, 19:20

A fucken joke this. Yep, You can do the job fine, but if you want to do it you can fucken well comply to the same regulations your colleagues have to. An absolute joke, fuck off back to India if you want to dress like that as a cop. Sorry but one standard for all.
This guy isn't wearing the turban for style or to show his cultural heritage, it's required (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_K%27s) by his religion... Would you also try to force Jews to eat non-kosher food, or Muslims to eat non-halal food, if you thought it would in some way make them appear more professional?.. I'd much rather have a smattering of Sikh officers who wear a slightly different uniform and are good at their job than have a bunch of officers who wouldn't have made the cut if it weren't for the fact that the uniform standards prevent any Sikh's from serving, thus reducing the potential recruiting pool. This is exactly the reason that armies have traditionally waived the bans on long hair or beards for Sikhs and Jews - it's all very well to bleat on about how you don't want to respect their beliefs until suddenly you need their help and realize that your intolerance has prevented them from serving their country as they wanted to.

Methinks if the hat incorporated some form of satanic imagery offensive to Christians, the majority of people who'd be decrying a Sikh wearing his turban instead of a hat would suddenly change their minds about one standard for all - far too many are happy enough to discriminate against a minor religion they probably have no experience of, like Sikhism, but when it's the major religion of the land, they'll be singing a different tune.

firefighter

11th February 2011, 21:19

This guy isn't wearing the turban for style or to show his cultural heritage, it's required (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_K%27s) by his religion... Would you also try to force Jews to eat non-kosher food, or Muslims to eat non-halal food, if you thought it would in some way make them appear more professional?.. I'd much rather have a smattering of Sikh officers who wear a slightly different uniform and are good at their job than have a bunch of officers who wouldn't have made the cut if it weren't for the fact that the uniform standards prevent any Sikh's from serving,

I cannot be bothered replying to all of this crap. Too many holes.

For starters, there's quotas on intakes. You won't believe me, but it's highly possible a middle aged white man was denied the job for the Sikh, it does'nt work the other way around here, you can argue black and blue about it, it's a fact. It's not official, but it exists. I'm not saying he would'nt be good, I do not discriminate I think you'll find. I believe that all persons should be required to wear the same uniform. This is not the case here.

Secondly, yes, I would force Muslims to eat non-halal food and jews to eat pork, because that is exactly what I said is'nt it? It's exactly the same.....is'nt it? Why not further disect and make up some more bullshit that I did'nt say? You twat.

As for the Christian comments, what a load of shit. N.Z bends over and takes it up the arse for the minorities, letting them do whatever they want to suit their beliefs (remember i'm not talking everydau life i'm talking in a job with a strict uniform code), but like fuck you could in their wonderful countries.......so get it straight. I've been to middle eastern countries and had to follow their rules, which I did happily, because that was THEIR customs. It never ever goes both ways.

avgas

11th February 2011, 22:22

so if they dress poorly and have no pride in thier work, how do they get good jobs?
Their golfing talent of course
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superman

12th February 2011, 01:04

An absolute joke, fuck off back to India if you want to dress like that as a cop. Sorry but one standard for all

:facepalm: You sadden me.

scracha

12th February 2011, 01:21

An absolute joke, fuck off back to India if you want to dress like that as a cop. Sorry but one standard for all.

Shouldn't you fuck off back to Christchurch with all the other skinheads?

firefighter

12th February 2011, 07:10

Shouldn't you fuck off back to Christchurch with all the other skinheads? :facepalm:

I'm bald not a racist. There is no racial bigotry here. I do not look down on niggers, kikes, whops or greasers! Here you are ALL equally worthless! (or white-trash for that matter but not part of the line).

Same standard for everyone is not racism it is equality.

Look up what racism means. You'll be surprised. It does'nt mean "word to flang around if someone says something controversial". In essence it means you consider a race or races inferior. I do not at all think in this way. I do not care where you are from, or what you believe in, I just want you do have to follow the same rules and standards I have to.

I do and always will work next to anyone capable of doing the job very happliy, race, religion, all that jazz is moot for me. And, to be perfectly clear, i'd say the same to a white man, or any other colour. Was I a dick in the way I said it, absolutely. Racist, no.

:facepalm: You sadden me.

A bit hypocritical from the 'man' who chases and intimidates little girls.,.......read above.

scracha

12th February 2011, 12:25

:facepalm:
I do and always will work next to anyone capable of doing the job very happliy, race, religion, all that jazz is moot for me. And, to be perfectly clear, i'd say the same to a white man, or any other colour. Was I a dick in the way I said it, absolutely. Racist, no.

Bleedin honkey. At the end of the day, SE England is very multicultural. What's the problem with coppers wearing Sikh head-dress? It's stopped them becoming coppers for years and as a result there's a big section of the community with no police representation.

superman

12th February 2011, 12:44

An absolute joke, fuck off back to India if you want to dress like that as a cop. Sorry but one standard for all.

A bit hypocritical from the 'man' who chases and intimidates little girls.,.......read above.

A 100kg woman is not a little girl. But you seem to know the story better than I do anyway.

The statement you made about the Sikh was racism. You said directly that if he won't wear the hat like the other cops he should "fuck off back to India". I'm sure he and his ancestors would have gladly said "fuck off back to England" for the 150 years they occupied India.

Who are you to say he isn't allowed to be a police officer due to his religion? A prick with 1950s views of the world. Much the same as you think it's a big deal to follow someone who cut me off and laughed about it while they were cutting me off. Because obviously she felt sooo bad for doing it. :facepalm:

Max Preload

12th February 2011, 22:36

I don't give a fuck if the pilot has a suit on or track pants ... AS LONG AS HE CAN FLY THE FUCKEN PLANE ...Wouldn't you rather have a 'smartly dressed' tailor's dummy?

Smifffy

12th February 2011, 22:47

To be honest, in a lot of ways I'd rather deal with the sikh popo than those other two. I think they are wearing their hats far too jauntily, and are not to be trusted.

superman

13th February 2011, 00:06

To be honest, in a lot of ways I'd rather deal with the sikh popo than those other two. I think they are wearing their hats far too jauntily, and are not to be trusted.

And the sikh would know how to wield a knife :yes:

firefighter

13th February 2011, 11:19

The statement you made about the Sikh was racism. You said directly that if he won't wear the hat like the other cops he should "fuck off back to India".

It's only racism if it applied to him only, you are deliberately missing the fact that I did say it applies to anybody of any colour wanting to do the same thing, and I would say the same thing to a white guy, yellow guy, pink guy wanting to do the same.
Actually look up the dictionary definition, you will find it's proper meaning is far from what it is applied to.
I did'nt say anything about him or his religion being inferior, nor that anyone other than an Indian sikh can wear the turban. I believe in keeping the rules consistent for all. It is my opinion. I don't expect everyone to agree with it, or to understand the rules and brotherhood that comes with a uniform.

firefighter

13th February 2011, 11:25

Bleedin honkey. At the end of the day, SE England is very multicultural. What's the problem with coppers wearing Sikh head-dress? It's stopped them becoming coppers for years and as a result there's a big section of the community with no police representation.

Bleedin Honkey? Whatever floats ya boat. I don't recall attaching a colour title to you.
Hmmm, I am coming of two minds......I still disagree that allowances are given like this. How many kiwi cops are there in India? Do kiwis have representation in their police force? Does it really matter? It does'nt matter what colour the cop is. Why does everyone need to be represented?

If I moved to India and I had to wear a turban to join their Police force i'd do it (if that's what I wanted to do obviously). Respecting religion is fine, but why can't our rules and regulations be respected too?

scumdog

13th February 2011, 11:29

superman

13th February 2011, 11:44

It's only racism if it applied to him only, you are deliberately missing the fact that I did say it applies to anybody of any colour wanting to do the same thing, and I would say the same thing to a white guy, yellow guy, pink guy wanting to do the same.

So you're saying that we should be governed by our laws with no respect for others because we're in charge? And that to be a police officer in a country he might have grown up in he can't be a Sikh.

If I go to Japan/Hong Kong I expect I can do as I please and no one will care. It's a developed country, that can handle different cultures. Much as we should be, much as England should be also.

If I went to a developing country I'd make sure to follow their customs. They'd probably have too much of a spaz about me not following their customs. The view point is entirely different.

England/NZ/America... pretty much all the developed countries will have large sets of multicultural groups, and this in turn can't lead to discrimination from old laws set in place when the workforce was entirely white!

I'm sure that Sikh cop can't just wear any turban, I'm sure the administration would have said "wear navy blue turbans" so that they don't turn up to work in a bright red one. Therefore he has a uniform, that allows him as a Sikh to work as a police officer.

Morally you cannot say to him that he can't work because he wears a turban. As would it if you said to a Muslim he's not allowed to work as the prayer times fall during work. The whole point of a developed/modern country is to allow people from everywhere to work in the country.

What happens when you do follow the rules exactly, like that guy with the turban who couldn't go and accept his community award because the RSA didn't allow headwear inside. He can't feel like a normal person in society, because there are rules set directly against him.

How many rules in NZ directly affect only white people? None, so you're not disadvantaged in the slightest so why are you bitching?

firefighter

13th February 2011, 15:16

I'm sure that Sikh cop can't just wear any turban, I'm sure the administration would have said "wear navy blue turbans" so that they don't turn up to work in a bright red one. Therefore he has a uniform, that allows him as a Sikh to work as a police officer.

Fishing through that rant, this is actually a reasonable statement.

You would do better than to put words into someones mouth. It does'nt help your argument. Oh, and maybe when you talk of overseas countries, it also helps to have experienced those yourself too.

scracha

13th February 2011, 16:03

Bleedin Honkey? Whatever floats ya boat. I don't recall attaching a colour title to you.

Oh flippin heck. From one honkey to another, it was a flippant comment.

Hmmm, I am coming of two minds......I still disagree that allowances are given like this.
1) The cop in the question was in England. There's shedloads of Indians in England. About 2 million from memory. About 700,000 of them are Sikhs and I think about 1 in 20 peeps in London are Sikh (and it felt like about 1 in 5 in north west London). Therefore it wouldn't be unreasonable for London to make small concessions to accommodate Sikh coppers.

How many kiwi cops are there in India?

Do kiwis have representation in their police force? Does it really matter? It does'nt matter what colour the cop is. Why does everyone need to be represented?

If there was an area of India with a large Kiwi population, then yeah, I think there should be Kiwi's in their police force. If colour doesn't matter, then would you be so relaxed if if 100% of the kiwi police force were Maori or Chinese?

If I moved to India and I had to wear a turban to join their Police force i'd do it (if that's what I wanted to do obviously). Respecting religion is fine, but why can't our rules and regulations be respected too?
Dude, the cop in question has not MOVED to the UK. His family have probably been there for over a century.

Rules and regulations have to move with the times depending on how the ethnic, moral and religious mix of a country change. The Maori changed their rules and regulations to accommodate us non-Maori. As New Zealand has large Chinese and Indian populations, I have no issue with making concessions to accommodate their wishes so long as it is not directly at odds with the majority of the rest of the population. Hell, the Mormons and Muslims can have 4 wives here because as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't directly affect any other section of the population.

FJRider

13th February 2011, 16:07

In some countries I have visited ...

where Sikh's are commonplace ....

they have dispensation NOT to wear crash helmets while riding motorcycles ... :yes:

scracha

13th February 2011, 18:43

In some countries I have visited ...

where Sikh's are commonplace ....

they have dispensation NOT to wear crash helmets while riding motorcycles ... :yes:

Like in the UK

Swoop

14th February 2011, 07:36

Like in the UK
Also, New Zealand.

Wearing of motorcycle helmets (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/assistance/exemptions.html#motorcycle).
However, you're not required to wear a helmet if:

you're on an all-terrain vehicle, a motorcycle, or a moped and
you can prove you're a member of the Sikh religion, and
you're travelling up to 50 km/h.

Scuba_Steve

14th February 2011, 08:02

To perplex the unknowing types & drongos on KB maybe???

ahh nice of you to join us mr scummy, I was expecting you sooner but better late than never.

So to confirm, if you would be so kind, is the hat (like firefighter said) just to make you all look "pretty"?
& (presuming you have done it at-least once in your career) is it a hindrance when giving chase?

BoristheBiter

14th February 2011, 08:23

Thats a point really, they're whole uniform should provide a practical use & isn't really suited for their job,

Like this??

http://passthepolicetest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/swat-team-at-abraxas_145001.jpg

I could just imagine all your anti cop shit over this.

Scuba_Steve

14th February 2011, 08:31

Like this??

http://passthepolicetest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/swat-team-at-abraxas_145001.jpg

I could just imagine all your anti cop shit over this.

maybee not that extreme & definitely without the guns. But something with more movement & more practical so a cut down version of that maybee

scumdog

14th February 2011, 08:36

ahh nice of you to join us mr scummy, I was expecting you sooner but better late than never.

So to confirm, if you would be so kind, is the hat (like firefighter said) just to make you all look "pretty"?
& (presuming you have done it at-least once in your career) is it a hindrance when giving chase?

I only wear it for media photographs.

Because the boss said I had to.

BoristheBiter

14th February 2011, 08:38

maybee not that extreme & definitely without the guns. But something with more movement & more practical so a cut down version of that maybee

why not? its all got a practical reason to be worn.
Wasn't this the point of your thread, Oh sorry anti cop that was the point.

And if you must know, and i am sure you do, the hat has the police badge on it.

Scuba_Steve

14th February 2011, 08:49

why not? its all got a practical reason to be worn.
Wasn't this the point of your thread, Oh sorry anti cop that was the point.

And if you must know, and i am sure you do, the hat has the police badge on it.

How is this tread anti-police? I said at the very beginning it wasn't & while I'm sure that whole outfit is "practical" in its design it is best suited for the armed defenders the police should be protected & have movement but while remaining "open & friendly" to the public so balaclavas, goggles, knee pads etc are overkill & give the wrong message to the public.

And I'm sure the badge can be put elsewhere but that does help with why they have to wear the hat

superman

14th February 2011, 08:53

I only wear it for media photographs.

Because the boss said I had to.

Sounds like my father, wears the hat on the way to work while walking through public areas. But as soon as he's in the cockpit I think the hat and jacket come off.

BoristheBiter

14th February 2011, 09:09

How is this tread anti-police? I said at the very beginning it wasn't & while I'm sure that whole outfit is "practical" in its design it is best suited for the armed defenders the police should be protected & have movement but while remaining "open & friendly" to the public so balaclavas, goggles, knee pads etc are overkill & give the wrong message to the public.

And I'm sure the badge can be put elsewhere but that does help with why they have to wear the hat

You are anti cop in the way you write your posts. all you posts in regards to the police are framed that way.
the rest of the post is just a smoke screen to start a cop bashing thread.

As for the AOS uniform IMHO every cop should wear one, i think it would show the right message. "we have had enough of this PC shit".

Scuba_Steve

14th February 2011, 09:34

You are anti cop in the way you write your posts. all you posts in regards to the police are framed that way.
the rest of the post is just a smoke screen to start a cop bashing thread.

As for the AOS uniform IMHO every cop should wear one, i think it would show the right message. "we have had enough of this PC shit".

:blink: I think you are one confused little man.

BoristheBiter

14th February 2011, 09:45

:blink: I think you are one confused little man.

Why?
you write up about pigs this, pigs that then try to say you are not anti police.

I think you are the confused one.

Scuba_Steve

14th February 2011, 09:57

Why?
you write up about pigs this, pigs that then try to say you are not anti police.

I think you are the confused one.

because I asked why they wear a pointless hat & if its a hindrance? while suggesting they should be in something a bit more "moveable" while not going full AOS gear, yep sure sounds anti-police to me :facepalm:.

avgas

14th February 2011, 10:12

And I'm sure the badge can be put elsewhere but that does help with why they have to wear the hat
Where?
it takes 3/8th of fuck all to complain about something but a shitload more to fix it.

Stop taking easy street. If you were to remove a policeman hat, how would you know in a crowd of people who was a policeman?

Scuba_Steve

14th February 2011, 10:38

Where?
it takes 3/8th of fuck all to complain about something but a shitload more to fix it.

Stop taking easy street. If you were to remove a policeman hat, how would you know in a crowd of people who was a policeman?

1stly I wasn't complaining about it I was asking about it

but that does bring another reason for they're hats

oneofsix

14th February 2011, 10:42

If you were to remove a policeman hat, how would you know in a crowd of people who was a policeman?

Do they still use the old wooden top when walking the beat. Its so long since I've seen a cop on foot I no longer know :facepalm: I presume they went for the cloth peak jobs for getting into and out of cars, rather than for the gay biker look :shutup:

Toaster

14th February 2011, 10:53

The old bobbies helmets they used to have at least provided a place to put their lunch while on the beat. My Dad used to walk the beat in Wellington and in England back in the 1960s. No car, no radio, no backup except for an appointed time to be at a public telephone booth.... and just a short wooden baton for a weapon.

Hats in general add height and help with an impression of authority. At least this USED to work when they only hired men of 6ft plus. Now days some of the kids recruited look like they will blow over.

The peaked cap provides some sun deflection from the eyes and also protection from some of the elements.

So yes they do have practical uses. The OP just cant see past his own self driven bitterness to see that.

Obey the law and you never have a problem with our police. In the main, they are excellent people doing a job few of you would cope with. But like ANY job, you always get the odd idiot. Just like this website.

Swoop

14th February 2011, 10:53

I could just imagine all your anti cop shit over this.
For a start... three of them have forgotten to put a magazine into their rifle. The one with the magazine fitted probably hasn't been allowed any rounds. Safety at work!
Another will get a surprise when he lowes his goggles and the world goes black...:facepalm:

BoristheBiter

14th February 2011, 11:04

For a start... three of them have forgotten to put a magazine into their rifle. The one with the magazine fitted probably hasn't been allowed any rounds. Safety at work!
Another will get a surprise when he lowes his goggles and the world goes black...:facepalm:

Americans aye, no wonder they can't find Osama.

rustic101

14th February 2011, 11:08

Headdress forms part of a particular uniform and varys on the function of the task, i.e Service Dress or Combat Dress. With respect specifically to headdress I'll put it in simple terms - Helmet for riding bike/ horse, baseball cap for SAR, Dog or Boat work, balaclava for cold climate, ballistic helmet for STG/ AOS etc....

This is no different than the Defence Force, Beret, Jungle hat, Base ball cap, Kevlar helmet etc....

The Forage cap and or Akubra provide no personal protection other than from the sun and deflecting light objects. That aside they form part of a uniform dress standard.

Virago

14th February 2011, 11:14

because I asked why they wear a pointless hat & if its a hindrance? while suggesting they should be in something a bit more "moveable" while not going full AOS gear, yep sure sounds anti-police to me :facepalm:.

So if a cop were to say to you - "Oi, cunt, over here!", you wouldn't be offended...?

avgas

14th February 2011, 11:43

Americans aye, no wonder they can't find O_ama.
I thought he was president now :facepalm:

BoristheBiter

14th February 2011, 12:16

I thought he was president now :facepalm:

Obama, Osama, same shit different points of view.

Scuba_Steve

14th February 2011, 12:16

So if a cop were to say to you - "Oi, cunt, over here!", you wouldn't be offended...?

Honestly no, I think I'd find it more amusing if anything, but at the same time cunt is a bit different than P.I.G. (Police Inforcement Guy).

Virago

14th February 2011, 12:22

Honestly no, I think I'd find it more amusing if anything, but at the same time cunt is a bit different than P.I.G. (Police Inforcement Guy).

Perhaps. Childishly Unnecessary Niggling Troll isn't too insulting - especially as you're the biggest C.U.N.T. of all...? :innocent:

rustic101

14th February 2011, 12:26

Honestly no, I think I'd find it more amusing if anything, but at the same time cunt is a bit different than P.I.G. (Police Inforcement Guy).

The UK version is contained here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Peel

In short Sir Robert breed Sandy Back Pigs. Like most things the term was imported into NZ. There is also a US version.

oneofsix

14th February 2011, 12:46

... you always get the odd idiot. Just like this website.

sometimes they are fun (like on this website) ... and sometimes not.

Scuba_Steve

14th February 2011, 13:00

Perhaps. Childishly Unnecessary Niggling Troll isn't too insulting - especially as you're the biggest C.U.N.T. of all...? :innocent:

:laugh: not to bad Virago I like it. But no I'm not the biggest C.U.N.T. of 'em all infact as far as I'm aware I don't fit the Troll definition but then I've never really understood exactly what that meant anyways? thought it had something to do with flaming?

scracha

14th February 2011, 20:47

Obey the law and you never have a problem with our police. In the main, they are excellent people doing a job few of you would cope with. But like ANY job, you always get the odd idiot. Just like this website.

So you've just contradicted yourself. Most of us have encountered one of the "idiots" and as a result, had a problem with our police whilst obeying the law.

scumdog

14th February 2011, 20:48

So you've just contradicted yourself. Most of us have encountered one of the "idiots" and as a result, had a problem with our police whilst obeying the law.

Bad luck, eh!

Usarka

15th February 2011, 10:19

T
Hats in general add height and help with an impression of authority. At least this USED to work when they only hired men of 6ft plus. Now days some of the kids recruited look like they will blow over.

I heard a cop recruitment ad on the radio - looking for 1000 new recruits (or something like that) and they want most of them to be young, even of school leaving age. :shit: