I didn’t expect what I said to cause such a storm 😮

I was speaking only on anecdotal evidence and a few articles I have read. If someone can produce figures that Russian Aircraft are as safe as western models I will admit my misconception.

And for the record, if Russian aircraft can have demonstrably high quality safety, build quality and safety record as western designs, I would have no problem flying in them.

Maybe a small helo force, similar to that in Albania, but nothing more, neither the money nor the requirements are really there for anything more.

I always take my own snacks and drinks in from home, although that said I am partial to a tub of ice cream if it is on offer that week.

In my home town, there are only 4 officers on any one shift, to cover an area at least 20 miles wide and around 70,000 people. Forces are incompetently run by people more concerned with promotion than their duty, the whole organisational structure needs an overhaul.

As for performance based pay, it is quite simply ridiculous. Arrest targets? Officers can only make arrests based on reasonable suspicions, which have to be justified. Prosecutions are carried out by the CPS, which is next to useless. Solicitors often advise clients to say ‘no comment’ at interview as the odds are quite good the CPS will just lose the file and give no further action.

Where?

Sashimi, is that a type of sushi? Its nice, but its not something I have ever held a craving for!