Should police outsource work to private firms?

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Should police forces outsource worK?

Poll ended at Thu May 24 2012 3:29pm

YES
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20%
NO
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80%
 
Total votes: 5
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Should police outsource work to private firms?

Post by BeautifulSunshine » Thu May 17 2012 3:29pm

The plans have been put on hold hold temporarily. The question is should they ever see the light of day? A step in the wrong direction IMO.

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Re: Should police outsource work to private firms?

Post by rayf » Thu May 17 2012 9:20pm

depends on the type of work!
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Re: Should police outsource work to private firms?

Post by kevinchess1 » Thu May 17 2012 10:59pm

Xactly
Stuff like filin and paperwork yes why not
But 'proper police work' no
I haven't voted because there should be a third option
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Re: Should police outsource work to private firms?

Post by tonyg » Fri May 18 2012 7:37am

I agree with you Kev and thanks for your pm but cannot send pm's myself.
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Re: Should police outsource work to private firms?

Post by sanity clause » Fri May 18 2012 9:39am

rayf wrote:depends on the type of work!
Absolutely.
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Re: Should police outsource work to private firms?

Post by zulu17 » Sat May 19 2012 10:54am

Certainly believe that policing of events where the police are effectively little more than doing stewarding roles could be looked at -
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