patsylabrador Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 After 34 yrs service OH has been forced to retire from the Police Force. He's been culled because of the cutbacks but he hasn't finished being a police officer, it's not just a job it's what he is. It doesn't make sense to me, his knowledge, experience & enthusiasm for the job are immense. We're not in dire straits and will get used to it but we feel a bit sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I suppose the 30 years service is what they signed up for seems mad with the Olympics coming up though. Agree so much experience is lost. Very scary........need to get rid of PCSOs in London and employ proper police officers, money is wasted on this role in London. I think London is very different to other forces and trouble is they all want to be the same as......and equal. But at least sounds like must have enjoyed to have gone over 30 years though.........good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 It's such a shame that those with the most experience are shooed out; it's just happened to my aunt, a teacher too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 To be honest this has been thrown sharply into perspective. My poor neighbour's husband was rushed into hospital a few days ago & has so many different things happening to his body "Ooops, word censored!"ody is sure what is wrong with him. I spoke to her today and he is getting worse & has to have close family with him at all times. She is very upset obviously but being strong for their little girl who is only four. Our 'bad news' pales into insignificance next to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 How awful, I hope they manage to work out what's wrong with him . I presume he's not that old? Very sorry to hear your bad news too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
