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[krytonsheep]

I am quiet disappointed in the service, it was a real shock I thought that bobbies were on our side. But last night it just seems that we were too much trouble to bother with

I'm not sure where you live, but on an average day where I live (town down South) this is the sort of thing that goes on

• At least a few kids are reported missing
• A number of people will try and commit suicide
• Serious Road accidents
• Mental patients gone walkabouts
• Burglaries in progress
• Domestic and non-domestic violence in progress

99% of it is never reported in the media, hence the public get the impression the Police aren't doing that much.

So having someone come in and tell them a builder with keys may enter their property, probably wasn't top of their agenda. Also did you speak to an actual officer or was it just someone on the front desk?

[JoJoGabor]

I suggest the best way to screw over the little fcker is to grass him up to HMRC/DWP. They seem to be a lot more 'proactive' than the cops.

WHS. The HMRC are much more of a threat than the cops nowdays. You can often hear threats in streetfights of getting the Inland Revenue on ya - and ya family!!

[SantaClaus]

The enquiry officer (read receptionist) would not log anything.

As strong letter will be going out to my MP and the Chief Plod tonight.

I am quiet disappointed in the service, it was a real shock I thought that bobbies were on our side. But last night it just seems that we were too much trouble to bother with

Phone the police and tell them you have a gun under your pillow ready for when the dodgy tradesman breaks in.

They will be round quicker than you can say "it's a stitch-up".

[Zippy]

The enquiry officer (read receptionist) would not log anything.

As strong letter will be going out to my MP and the Chief Plod tonight.

I am quiet disappointed in the service, it was a real shock I thought that bobbies were on our side. But last night it just seems that we were too much trouble to bother with

That is bad. List all your evidence in the letters and make sure you keep the text messages.

I suggest the best way to screw over the little fcker is to grass him up to HMRC/DWP. They seem to be a lot more 'proactive' than the cops.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

The enquiry officer (read receptionist) would not log anything.

As strong letter will be going out to my MP and the Chief Plod tonight.

I am quiet disappointed in the service, it was a real shock I thought that bobbies were on our side. But last night it just seems that we were too much trouble to bother with

I learnt some time ago that Plod aren't interested in you unless you are a criminal (and then only if you are an easy target). Getting stopped every ten seconds and given a producer was miserable - getting the lecture every time that I was commiting further offences by lying (I wasn't) and then being kept waiting for ages in plod station by an offensively rude git who knew nothing about basic driving licences and being told I must've been doing something wrong to have attracted attention (I wasn't) taught me that they make their own rules and we have no rights at all.

I made an official complaint once - the coppers involved lied to avoid any censure.

I used to think you could trust Plod. You really can't - sadly, and it's a shame because there are a few decent ones.

[BoredBloke]

The enquiry officer (read receptionist) would not log anything.

As strong letter will be going out to my MP and the Chief Plod tonight.

I am quiet disappointed in the service, it was a real shock I thought that bobbies were on our side. But last night it just seems that we were too much trouble to bother with

The few dealings I have had with the police have lead me to feel exactly the same.

Years ago my car was hit by a drink driver - pissed up bloke left a pub. An argument started and a bloke called the police because he thought a fight was about to kick off. Then this bloke gets into his car and reverses it into mine. The witness gave the reg details which plod lost. I went to see the police and they suggested I interview the witness.

When my car was broken into they couldn't be arsed sending anybody round the corner, but then I didn't really expect them to. I called for my crime number and was told I could have one in 2 days. I called back 2 days later and was told that they were understaffed and stil could not issue one. He was ranting at me for wanting the number in the timescales he gave out.

A few months ago I posted on here about my daughters mate being beaten up by two other girls. She gave a statement under the strict instruction that this girl was not to know that she had given one. What did the copper do - got straight into his car and drove to this girls house, read her my daughters statement and told her who gave it.

[conned tractor]

I am quiet disappointed in the service, it was a real shock I thought that bobbies were on our side. But last night it just seems that we were too much trouble to bother with

IMO the modern role of a bobby is enforcement of tax/ revenue collection.

It is a shame, but it seems if you land up in this situation you have to deal with it yourself, either through small claims or other ways. But then it becomes a crime on you if you take the matter in your own hands if you know what I mean.

However, I think the main problem lies in the fact that you have already paid up for the labour. You owe him for the things he has purchased on your behalf if I have read it right.

I would love to know the total cost of the bathroom, broken down into labour and materials.

[Muttley08]

I know someone who had a similar experience when threatened by someone - single girl, threatened by an ex, plods couldn't be arsed...typical lazy overpaid civil service attitude...

[BlackenedBiker]

Seems odd. There are at least 2 high profile cases being reported at the moment of people "plotting" to cause explosions.

The builder has already commited at least on breach of the peace offence.

Strong letter to the Chief Constable is in order. Point out that you will be holding him responsible should anything untoward happen to you or your property.

You could just change the locks and leave it at that.

The enquiry officer (read receptionist) would not log anything.

As strong letter will be going out to my MP and the Chief Plod tonight.

I am quiet disappointed in the service, it was a real shock I thought that bobbies were on our side. But last night it just seems that we were too much trouble to bother with

[BoredBloke]

Well Mrs BB and I popped down to our local bobbieshop last night to file a complaint against the cowboy for threatening to break into our home.

We were politely told that nothing would be done until the crime was committed. No complaint would be logged, no bobbie would go around to see cowboy and warn him off, nothing.

Well done for community policing, it just felt like they could not be bothered.

I wonder if there would be the same response if I gave information about someone planning to commit a bank robbery.

And they wonder why law-abiding citizens feel like victims

But you have raised it with them so if something does happen your concern before the event has been logged. You could seriously screw him up now.

Book a weekend away and get a mate to let himself in and take a few nice items. Then on your return contact the police. As there was no break in then it must have been done with a key - who besides you has a key? Then plod might put 2 and 2 together.

[The Lone Gunman]

Well Mrs BB and I popped down to our local bobbieshop last night to file a complaint against the cowboy for threatening to break into our home.

We were politely told that nothing would be done until the crime was committed. No complaint would be logged, no bobbie would go around to see cowboy and warn him off, nothing.

Well done for community policing, it just felt like they could not be bothered.

I wonder if there would be the same response if I gave information about someone planning to commit a bank robbery.

And they wonder why law-abiding citizens feel like victims

Seems odd. There are at least 2 high profile cases being reported at the moment of people "plotting" to cause explosions.

The builder has already commited at least on breach of the peace offence.

Strong letter to the Chief Constable is in order. Point out that you will be holding him responsible should anything untoward happen to you or your property.

You could just change the locks and leave it at that.

[BlackenedBiker]

Well Mrs BB and I popped down to our local bobbieshop last night to file a complaint against the cowboy for threatening to break into our home.

We were politely told that nothing would be done until the crime was committed. No complaint would be logged, no bobbie would go around to see cowboy and warn him off, nothing.

Well done for community policing, it just felt like they could not be bothered.

I wonder if there would be the same response if I gave information about someone planning to commit a bank robbery.

And they wonder why law-abiding citizens feel like victims

[Archangel]

Why can't you change the lock yourself? Max £45. Simples

[BlackenedBiker]

two caveats here...

cheapest quote

gave a supplier a key to your property


Milan.

I hear what you are saying but we are really satisfied with the finished bathroom (well once we finished it off) so the cheapest quote was justified and we had a recommedation off a close family friend for the cowboy.

We also needed to give a key as we both go to work/gym very early in the morning.

[milanbenes]

two caveats here...

cheapest quote

gave a supplier a key to your property


Milan.