International Law

PC in un-PC Jungle law row

By John Hirst

A highly successful traffic officer has been sacked over an alleged racist remark after being overheard saying a suspect was being "sent back to the jungle".

I don't support racism or racists. The remark may well have been mildly racist, or even black humour, in any event, I feel that the response is somewhat disproportionate to the alleged offence.

I often think and refer to it being a jungle outside my front door. Only the other day, I referred to my area of expertise as being my jungle.

I think this kind of record and dedication requires a more balanced penalty?

"The 30-year-old Essex Police officer is said to have made 1,000 arrests in eight years and more than any other officer in his force last year".

In this economic climate good coppers are a rarity.

Spare a copper Guv?

Full post as published by prisonlawinsideout on November 12, 2008 (boomark / email).