Bobbycop
01-31-2005, 05:58 PM
Teagate - police to be investigated for accepting free cuppas on duty Jan 28 2005
Daily Post
A POLICE force is investigating its officers for accepting free cuppas while on duty.
Cheshire Constabulary launched an internal investigation after a number of officers were said to be enjoying complimentary teas and coffees at motorway service station near Chester.
They are reportedly accused of breaking force rules over hospitality, gifts and favours.
Regulations state that all gifts must be logged in a register.
A force spokesman said an investigation was under way, but was unable to confirm reports that 15 officers were involved.
He said: "he investigation is at an early stage and no officers have been suspended."
The investigation was criticised by Norman Brennan, a police officer who also heads the Victims of Crime Trust pressure group. He said: "Tens of thousands of police officers, including myself, have had free cups of tea from cafes or restaurants. It has been going on since Dixon of Dock Green.
"It is good community policing. It shows the public that police officers are human beings, who enjoy a cup of tea on a cold morning like everyone else. It provides a reassuring, visible presence."
Daily Post
A POLICE force is investigating its officers for accepting free cuppas while on duty.
Cheshire Constabulary launched an internal investigation after a number of officers were said to be enjoying complimentary teas and coffees at motorway service station near Chester.
They are reportedly accused of breaking force rules over hospitality, gifts and favours.
Regulations state that all gifts must be logged in a register.
A force spokesman said an investigation was under way, but was unable to confirm reports that 15 officers were involved.
He said: "he investigation is at an early stage and no officers have been suspended."
The investigation was criticised by Norman Brennan, a police officer who also heads the Victims of Crime Trust pressure group. He said: "Tens of thousands of police officers, including myself, have had free cups of tea from cafes or restaurants. It has been going on since Dixon of Dock Green.
"It is good community policing. It shows the public that police officers are human beings, who enjoy a cup of tea on a cold morning like everyone else. It provides a reassuring, visible presence."