Tag Archives: Scilly

Oh why did you have to ask me that?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Colin Taylor

Here’s a new blog feature I am calling it. “Oh why did you have to ask me that?”———————————- Dear Sgt Kill Joy, If I buy a Balance Board for my child this Christmas can they use it on a road? … Continue reading →

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Port and Starboard only on Scilly. Left and Right has no meaning

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Colin Taylor

Perhaps it is because we live on small islands that left and right have no meaning. You are always going to end up where you started within a survivable time frame no matter which way you turn. I’m developing the … Continue reading →

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Our Mortal Policing Dilema

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Colin Taylor

As a trainee police officer some 20 years ago I learned stuff about criminal law and how keeping the peace works in practice on the street. That’s not to say that I and my colleagues still do not have much … Continue reading →

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Hunting the Nameless

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Colin Taylor

If the news has taught us anything this week it’s don’t hunt animals with names unless you desire to be a social pariah. In light of this and the recent vilification of Herring Gulls, I have taken to naming all … Continue reading →

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Rank Structure in the UK Police

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Colin Taylor

I am conscious that many of you may not fully understand the rank structure of UK Police Officers. Allow me to educate you. The picture shows three police officers. It was taken after they had been stood in the blazing … Continue reading →

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