Unfortunately I cant comment on the recent policing in Shetland as I've been away for a while. What I will say though is that in Edinburgh it is becoming more and more apparent that recent recruits to the force seem to be generally less educated than the average bobby we've come to know. This is then reflected in their poor judgements, people skills, honesty lack of respect and ability to improve their job. Also, I know of at least a couple of stories which almost defy belief regarding policing in Edinburgh. In particular I know of one case where the victims of a repeated burglary (from communal mail box) were so fed up with the lack of police action they had a vigil to catch the perpetrators themselves. They actually caught the guys, had a word with them, then gave the descriptions of the criminals along with the number plate of their car to the police. Now, you would think this was an easy one to solve for PC plod, but no, they did absolutely nothing! No how can you have respect for people who just dont do their job even when you have done the hard work !! They are bloody quick enough to hand out anything that involves a simple fixed price penalty though. Nice and easy and a great fundraiser!!
