The police want a watercannon

[ska invita]

Theres a consultation-type public meeting on Monday 17 February 2014 at City Hall, and the call has gone out for people to turn up to argue/demonstrate against the water cannon being introduced...no time announced yet: https://www.facebook.com/events/251376448364750/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

 

[SpookyFrank]

Given that this is a weapon for use against the public, it seems doubtful they'll give a fuck about the public disapproving of it.

 

[FridgeMagnet]

 

[Pickman's model]

Given that this is a weapon for use against the public, it seems doubtful they'll give a fuck about the public disapproving of it.

that's precisely the reason they want it

 

[SikhWarrioR]

But will it stop at water cannon when it comes to protecting the interests and property of the elite somehow I for one dont think so what's next CS gas or baton rounds [rubber bullets]

 

[Pickman's model]

But will it stop at water cannon when it comes to protecting the interests and property of the elite somehow I for one dont think so what's next CS gas or baton rounds [rubber bullets]

 

[likesfish]

US police forces can get all sorts of stuff gratis off the US military mind you after the kill dozer incident.
Lunatic built an armoured bulldozer fitted with heavy calibre rifles and went beserk you can sort of explain why small town cops want armoured cars

 

[MrSki]

Looks like Johnson is going ahead and buying three without the Home Secretary's approval because he can get then cheap.
http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/boriss-...ater-cannon-without-home-secretarys-approval/

 

[skyscraper101]

Just came on here to post that too.

http://www.itv.com/news/london/story/2014-06-10/boris-johnson-gives-go-ahead-to-buy-water-cannon/

 

[TodayIsCaturday]

Looks like Johnson is going ahead and buying three without the Home Secretary's approval because he can get then cheap.
http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/boriss-...ater-cannon-without-home-secretarys-approval/

Good idea, 218,000 quid instead of 2.3 million. Is May really going to say no? I dont see it somehow.

 

[butchersapron]

Good idea, 218,000 quid instead of 2.3 million. Is May really going to say no? I dont see it somehow.

That's it? Good idea? Good idea because it's cheap?

 

[TodayIsCaturday]

That's it? Good idea? Good idea because it's cheap?

Given that the decision to acquire that has actually already been made, yes it is a good idea to get them so much cheaper. No point wasting 2 million quid just to keep up appearances of due process or whatever.

 

[butchersapron]

Given that the decision to acquire that has actually already been made, yes it is a good idea to get them so much cheaper. No point wasting 2 million quid just to keep up appearances of due process or whatever.

Well, how about challenging the decision - tying it down in all sorts of tape. Seriously, a decision has made is all you need to hear to applaud it and search for the best most cost-free way to facilitate it? A decision has been made.

I wonder what other sort of decisions you're so keen to meekly comply with? You anti-social type.

Someone above me made a decision so i'm just you know guarding the gate, trying to get value for money you know

 

[Pickman's model]

Good idea, 218,000 quid instead of 2.3 million. Is May really going to say no? I dont see it somehow.

pls engage brain before posting.

 

[Pickman's model]

Given that the decision to acquire that has actually already been made, yes it is a good idea to get them so much cheaper. No point wasting 2 million quid just to keep up appearances of due process or whatever.

will it still be vfm when the mps has paid out more than £218k in damages?

 

[butchersapron]

Given that the decision to acquire that has actually already been made, yes it is a good idea to get them so much cheaper. No point wasting 2 million quid just to keep up appearances of due process or whatever.

Why do you hate democracy btw?

 

[SpookyFrank]

Boris was always planning to get them cheap from Germany anyway.

It would be interesting to know what the legal implications of using a water cannon could be. The police aren't simply allowed to tool up with any kind of weapon they like the look of, this isn't the USA.

 

[Buckaroo]

I think the plan is to use angry water in the cheaper ones to make them more effective.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/p...-sounds-can-hurt-waters-feelings-9486230.html

 

[butchersapron]

Buying stuff and equipping them and deploying them is different from just buying them. I.e use.

 

[butchersapron]

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[SpookyFrank]

Buying stuff and equipping them and deploying them is different from just buying them. I.e use.

Yes but two hundred grand is a lot to spend on something you're not going to use.

 

[Favelado]

Boris was always planning to get them cheap from Germany anyway.

It would be interesting to know what the legal implications of using a water cannon could be. The police aren't simply allowed to tool up with any kind of weapon they like the look of, this isn't the USA.

Wiki says relevant parliamentary approval would be required in England, Wales and Scotland.

 

[FridgeMagnet]

I'm not quite sure how this works given that the Assembly voted against them. Of course it could be that the Assembly is useless, but it could also be Boris bullshit.

 

[butchersapron]

Yes but two hundred grand is a lot to spend on something you're not going to use.

They spend lots and lots on stuff they have no idea about. It's 200 grand of PR.

 

[friedaweed]

Lol water cannon

We've got Supersoaker Police Man in the North West


Cockney Wannnnnnnkers

 

[SpookyFrank]

I think we should start small with this sort of stuff. When the met police have proven that they can use, for example, a pencil without killing or maiming themselves or innocent members of the public, then they can be allowed to upgrade to clicky biros. In a few centuries, with careful training, they might by ready for a pair of scissors.

 

[Fez909]

Would it be legal for civilians to own a water cannon?

 

[teqniq]

Would it be legal for civilians to own a water cannon?

ahem

The People's Water Cannon

 

[MrSki]

 

[DotCommunist]

at point blank range in the face pls