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"Instead of catching real criminals and terrorists, we are arresting pensioners and disabled people calling for the saving of children's lives," said one Metropolitan Police officer.

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[–] guyoverthere123@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 3 days ago (17 children)

If you're ashamed of the job you are doing, find a new job.

[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 days ago (16 children)

This isn't like working in fast food, where you can just find another job right away. You're talking about abandoning a career the officer has spent years building.

[–] Networkcathode@piefed.social 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Yeah cuffing pensioners is a real skill that must be honed with years of hard work & training

[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago

https://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/training-progression/training

18-22 weeks of classroom based training, then three months supervision on the job. Then they will be getting promoted as they get more experienced.

It's a lot to just walk away from.

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