Britain to Turn-Over Police to US Corporation

[saxitoxin]

In a millennium of bad ideas, this may be the worst British idea since Dark Chocolate Toothpaste.

UK to Turn-Over Police Duties in Midlands to Dick Cheney's Halliburton company

Is there any country in the world that has privatized police or will Britain be the first (only)?

Sometimes all you can do with them is shake your head.

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Wow. On Brown and Root projects everyone makes money. Especially Brown and Root.

[saxitoxin]

Just like the Singapore Police, Jennings & Rall hires ex-Gurhkas so, the silver lining at least is the Brits will finally have to let them onto their island after fighting tooth and nail for years to keep them out.

Nottingham, c. 2013 -

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Is there any country in the world that has privatized police or will Britain be the first (only)?

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I have a hard time believing your summary is correct, but

the answer to your question is, "yes.. US occupied Iraq"

[saxitoxin]

Is there any country in the world that has privatized police or will Britain be the first (only)?

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I have a hard time believing your summary is correct, but

"A hyperlink is a graphic or a piece of text in an Internet document that can connect readers to another webpage, or another portion of a document. Web users will usually find at least one hyperlink on every webpage."

Here's some more info: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hyperlink.htm

the answer to your question is, "yes.. US occupied Iraq"

How about, "is there any country in the world that's voluntarily privatized their police or did Britain just get the gold?"

[Symmetry]

Is there any country in the world that has privatized police or will Britain be the first (only)?

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I have a hard time believing your summary is correct, but

"A hyperlink is a graphic or a piece of text in an Internet document that can connect readers to another webpage, or another portion of a document. Web users will usually find at least one hyperlink on every webpage."

Here's some more info: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hyperlink.htm

the answer to your question is, "yes.. US occupied Iraq"

How about, "is there any country in the world that's voluntarily privatized their police or did Britain just get the gold?"

The Pinkerton's in the US?

[saxitoxin]

Is there any country in the world that has privatized police or will Britain be the first (only)?

.

I have a hard time believing your summary is correct, but

"A hyperlink is a graphic or a piece of text in an Internet document that can connect readers to another webpage, or another portion of a document. Web users will usually find at least one hyperlink on every webpage."

Here's some more info: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hyperlink.htm

the answer to your question is, "yes.. US occupied Iraq"

How about, "is there any country in the world that's voluntarily privatized their police or did Britain just get the gold?"

The Pinkerton's in the US?

Sorry, I guess I should clarify. This is a current events thread. It's also a thread about police, not security guards. There are many security guards around the world.

Anyway, I take it you're okay with Wal-Mart taking-over police,fire and public utilities services in Britain? Is it because you think they'll provide better services or because it will be more cost-effective?

[Symmetry]

Is there any country in the world that has privatized police or will Britain be the first (only)?

.

I have a hard time believing your summary is correct, but

"A hyperlink is a graphic or a piece of text in an Internet document that can connect readers to another webpage, or another portion of a document. Web users will usually find at least one hyperlink on every webpage."

Here's some more info: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hyperlink.htm

the answer to your question is, "yes.. US occupied Iraq"

How about, "is there any country in the world that's voluntarily privatized their police or did Britain just get the gold?"

The Pinkerton's in the US?

Sorry, I guess I should clarify. This is a current events thread. It's also a thread about police, not security guards. There are many security guards around the world.

That's not really clarifying, that's just rejecting out of hand anything that isn't the answer you want. Why even ask the question if you only want a "yes" answer?

[saxitoxin]

Sorry, I guess I should clarify. This is a current events thread. It's also a thread about police, not security guards. There are many security guards around the world.

That's not really clarifying, that's just rejecting out of hand anything that isn't the answer you want. Why even ask the question if you only want a "yes" answer?

Hi, Symmetry! If you don't know the differences between professions, such as police and security guards, plumbers and firefighters, nurses and gardeners, painters and attorneys, perhaps you should consider some remedial coursework? I'll assume good faith and embrace the notion that this is the only issue here, rather than an attempt to derail a thread. Thank you!

[Symmetry]

Sorry, I guess I should clarify. This is a current events thread. It's also a thread about police, not security guards. There are many security guards around the world.

That's not really clarifying, that's just rejecting out of hand anything that isn't the answer you want. Why even ask the question if you only want a "yes" answer?

Hi, Symmetry! If you don't know the differences between professions, such as police and security guards, plumbers and firefighters, nurses and gardeners, painters and attorneys, perhaps you should consider some remedial coursework? I'll assume good faith and embrace the notion that this is the only issue here, rather than an attempt to derail a thread. Thank you!

So, if the US government pays a private organisation to do policework, they're security guards, if the UK does it, they're police. If the US does it, it's too old to be relevant, if the UK does it, they're the first?

[saxitoxin]

Sorry, I guess I should clarify. This is a current events thread. It's also a thread about police, not security guards. There are many security guards around the world.

That's not really clarifying, that's just rejecting out of hand anything that isn't the answer you want. Why even ask the question if you only want a "yes" answer?

Hi, Symmetry! If you don't know the differences between professions, such as police and security guards, plumbers and firefighters, nurses and gardeners, painters and attorneys, perhaps you should consider some remedial coursework? I'll assume good faith and embrace the notion that this is the only issue here, rather than an attempt to derail a thread. Thank you!

So, if the US government pays a private organisation to do policework, they're security guards, if the UK does it, they're police. If the US does it, it's too old to be relevant, if the UK does it, they're the first?

Again, Symmetry, this is a current events discussion thread, not an e-learning thread to discover the difference between a policeman and a security guard. I invite you to conduct e-learning on your own. Thank you!

[saxitoxin]

French firm G4S to take control of police in Lincolnshire:

The Financial Times reports Lincolnshire Police Authority is near to completing a deal which will see the security giant build and run a police station in the county.

The contract would mean the security firm would take over jobs currently done by police officers and the deal has caused concern among police unions.

Just over half of the Lincolnshire force's 900-strong civilian staff will switch to become G4S employees.

http://www.channel4.com/news/private-se ... ce-station

[saxitoxin]

I found this in the "KIDS BIG BOOK OF JOBS" that Es uses when she teachers her kindergarten class, Symm. LMK if this answers your questions and if you now feel comfortable in participating in this thread with the rest of the grown-ups. Thank you!

Things a Security Guard Does:
- call the police
- check to make sure doors have been locked
- enforce trespassing laws on the property of the business or government employing him

Things a Police Officer Does:
- arrest bad guys
- enter homes to search for evidence on probable cause or with a warrant
- demand identification of citizens
- drive fast-Fast-FASTER! than the speed limit and through red lights and stop signs
- enforce all laws anywhere

[Symmetry]

I found this in the "KIDS BIG BOOK OF JOBS" that Es uses when she teachers her kindergarten class, Symm. LMK if this answers your questions and if you now feel comfortable in participating in this thread with the rest of the grown-ups. Thank you!

Things a Security Guard Does:
- call the police
- check to make sure doors have been locked
- enforce trespassing laws on the property of the business or government employing him

Things a Police Officer Does:
- arrest bad guys
- enter homes to search for evidence on probable cause or with a warrant
- demand identification of citizens
- drive fast-Fast-FASTER! than the speed limit and through red lights and stop signs
- enforce all laws anywhere

Fun, why'd you change the title of the thread? Did something strike you as lacking accuracy about the original title?

[saxitoxin]

Fun, why'd you change the title of the thread? Did something strike you as lacking accuracy about the original title?

I didn't.

Symmetry, if you really need attention, isn't there another way you can go about seeking it than your usual routine of message board barrister / conspiracy theorist? It would be great if we could have just one thread that didn't have to revolve around your various issues. Thanks.

[Symmetry]

Fun, why'd you change the title of the thread? Did something strike you as lacking accuracy about the original title?

I didn't.

Symmetry, if you really need attention, isn't there another way you can go about seeking it than your usual routine of message board barrister / conspiracy theorist? It would be great if we could have just one thread that didn't have to revolve around your various issues. Thanks.

Why do you feel the need to enable me? Surely, if I am so wrong, and you recognise this, why would you take so much time addressing me?

If I really am as mentally dysfunctional as you portray me, what could you possibly hope to gain?

[saxitoxin]

Fun, why'd you change the title of the thread? Did something strike you as lacking accuracy about the original title?

I didn't.

Symmetry, if you really need attention, isn't there another way you can go about seeking it than your usual routine of message board barrister / conspiracy theorist? It would be great if we could have just one thread that didn't have to revolve around your various issues. Thanks.

Why do you feel the need to enable me? Surely, if I am so wrong, and you recognise this, why would you take so much time addressing me?

don't worry, it's no trouble