I've not posted here for a while and to be honest probably will not do so again. I do still blog you can read my musings at The Thanet Star where I write about Thanet in general but I've given up with TDC to be honest. Getting beaten up by TDC builders and then harassed by a cop not liking my reporting him to the police complaints commission (over the aforementioned assault's (lack of) investigation), took that spark right out of what should have been a blog about doing basic gardening (because the council can not maintain even a featureless yard). I never got an answer out of the council over any of these issues and all three councillors failed to even stand for this area when the elections came around. That's not to say that they did not stand. (No one much felt like cleaning up the mess the council had made when it was clear that helping earns you a ride in an ambulance).

I have started to talk about green issues again at The Green Moral and I have been talking about geek stuff and my general opinions like how much I loath the council and their workers when they are not up to the job (talking about that hello to the chap who serviced my boiler thanks for the advice that was dead handy). Anyway things of the geeky and opinionated nature are found at the oddly-named Fantastic Site of Lord Matt, Super Geek. Don't forget if you liked this blog come and see The Thanet Star - I think you might love it.

What follows is an archive of neglect that is officialy denied by TDC.

Thursday, March 24, 2005

For Information: in light of the bogus police alert.

This is a public service announcement 
made in light of the other post made today

After what happened I did a little research this is the result:

If you have had unreasonable treatment by a police officer or you feel that a person is not a real officer you do not have to let them in and a real police officer will be willing to wait while you confirm their identity with the local station. Upon request they should be willing to give you thier badge number and in most cases their name as well.

If the person claiming to be police is plain clothed they will show you their warrant cards which will include badge number and photo.

Do not be afraid to keep a police officer waiting while you confirm who they are. It is far better they be delayed 15 minuets than any one end up dead.

If you feel you have been treaded badly by the police your first point of contact could be your local CAB office.

"The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,200 locations, and by influencing policymakers."
Citizens Advice Bureaux 
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ 

If you would rather make your complaint then you can contact the IPCC (Independent Police Complaint Commission) who will investigate your complaint.

You can make a complaint if you are a member of the public who:

  • Has been the victim of the misconduct by a person serving with the police. Misconduct could include a police officer or member of police staff being rude to you or using excessive force. It could also include unlawful arrest or an abuse of your rights. 
  • Was present when the alleged misconduct took place, or close enough to see or hear the misconduct, and as a result suffered loss, damage, distress or inconvenience, or was put in danger or at risk. 
  • Is a friend or relative of the victim of the alleged misconduct, distressed by the effects of the incident on the victim. 
  • Has witnessed the alleged misconduct. 
  • Is acting on behalf of any of the above. Please note that if you would like someone to make a complaint on your behalf, you must give them your consent in writing unless they are from a body such as a Citizens Advice Bureau.

Independent Police Complaint Commission
90 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6BH
Tel: 08453 002 002 (local rate)
Email: enquiries@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk 
www: http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/ 

You may wish to read: 
http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/index/making_complaint.htm 
http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/how_to_make_comp.pdf 

If you wish to litigate against the police these are the only firm in Kent that I am aware of being able to deal with your claim:

George Ide, Phillips - Solicitors
Lion House
79 St Pancras
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 4NL

Phone: 01243 786668
Fax: 01243 831000
www: http://www.georgeidephillips.co.uk/

This has been a documentation of the impact of District Council (TDC) contracting and sub-contracting standards.
posted by Matt the Hat at 3/24/2005 06:09:00 pm

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