A brief goodbye
Just a quick post to say goodbye to Brian's Brief Encounters. I've removed this site from my links, as he has retired from police orientated blogging, due to pressure from above. He never stated exactly what had been said to him, or by whom, but hinted that his supervision were aware of his blog and none too happy with it. Thanks for the past Brian, and hopefully one day you'll pick up where you left off. Until then, bye for now!I'd also like to submit a missing person report for David Copperfield, owner/writer of The Coppers Blog. No new posts and no sign of life since February 9th, if I'd been sent to this job I'd be putting the door in. So, a general observations message for DC, please report any sightings!
posted by A non mouse
7 Comments:
There seems to have been a big slow down in posts from all the police blogs... big brother maybe..
Yeah, I've heard of four police blogs now that have been 'spoken to' by supervision...
The truth hurts...
we have senior supervision that can't spell .... what hope is there
David Copperfield is back, BTW - posted today
Yes - but read Saturday 3 March post from weary detective
On Friday 3rd March 2006, the Management Board of the Metropolitan Police Service issued the following statement to all members of staff:
'Recently the organisation has become aware of a series of web-logs or blogs - where authors - claiming to be police officers - have offered their views on a number of issues in a highly personalised, often controversial manner.'
This statement is followed by 'guidance' on writing blogs. In summary, this states that although 'blogging' cannot be stopped, the 'impact of expressing views and opinions that are damaging to the organisation or bring the organisation into disrepute' must be considered. Disciplinary proceedings may be considered against posters of material that may be (among other things) defamatory, offensive or otherwise inappropriate.
I have committed no crime. I have compromised no police operations. I have received no payment for anything published on this blog. All opinions expressed are my own.
It is therefore with deep regret and great sadness that I must announce that I will no longer be submitting posts to this blog. I cannot challenge New Scotland Yard. I am weary indeed and cowardice is my bedmate. The protection of my family must take precedence.
To each and every one of you - take note of what has happened here and be afraid.
If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever. - George Orwell
See the content of World Weary Detectives last post. It appears that the Met are having a crack down on Police Bloggers.
Regards
Bill
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