Police in the 70s and 80s

[Jim_Noir]

Did they carry guns the way the C.I.D do on life on mars/ashes to ashes?

 

[oxbob]

Did they carry guns the way the C.I.D do on life on mars/ashes to ashes?

No more than the sweeney did

 

[very-near]

I always thought they were a couple of guitars and a drum kit..

 

[PaulB]

A) Rarely

but

When they did, they weren't specially trained so any monkey could carry one. And often did.

I remember one shooting a baby sleeping in his cot while searching for drugs but when he went back to walk the beat, the Daily Express (no, seriously) reported that members of the public were applauding him for his bravery.

 

[rustychisel]

A) Rarely

but

When they did, they weren't specially trained so any monkey could carry one. And often did.

I remember one shooting a baby sleeping in his cot while searching for drugs but when he went back to walk the beat, the Daily Express (no, seriously) reported that members of the public were applauding him for his bravery.

Really? That's almost excellently funny... probably thought the OC said "kill the pusher" instead of "kid in a pusher". Well, more tragic than funny.

 

[dellzeqq]

The Met were a violent bunch until Sir Robert Mark set about them. This morning's torture story seems like a blast from the past.