Thank You one and all, for your patience and
understanding and for sharing your experiences
with me. I've expressed my point of view and feel
that I have nothing further to add.
See you on another thread.

Hi there RUNNER...

Might you be referring to a certain lady, formerly a Chief Police Commissioner in the State of Victoria, per chance ?

You're so right and topical, particularly in the last 48 hours or so, of our current situation, with these extreme weather conditions creating dangerous Fire Hazards.

Of course I wasn't there. However, whatever her reason was, for not remaining at her post, as the head of emergency services during such a critical event - well only history will record her actions as kindly as possible.

Apparently, many of those much closer to what was going on, don't have a kind word for her, with respect to her decisions on such a momentous day ?

From my knowledge, she was 'head hunted' from us in NSW by a former Premier of Victoria, Ms Joan Kirner ? They wanted to inculcate a much softer image of the police in that State, than previously ? And the rest, as they say, is history.

Thanks again RUNNER.

Cheers...Sung Wu.

And thank you too LEXI. You've always managed to present a view and opinion worthy of appreciable merit, that often motivates me and others herein to reflect upon what you've said. Again, thank you.

Hi there WORLDWATCHER...

What can I say ? I'm quite close to a few law enforcement people over there, thankfully they're all still 'above ground'. I don't mean that irreverently at all ! A phrase often used by a Special Agent of the FBI, who just happened to be, prior to his retirement, the PFI for the Bureau, on the West Coast of the US.

I don't for a moment believe there'd be a much tougher duty, than that of a major crime squad detective, in any large city agency in the United States.

I was given an amazing figure by some Union Rep. (from the 'Fraternal Protection League of Sworn Officers', or something ?) of 'Burn-Out'.

Apparently, a Patrolman according to this bloke, was determined to be emotionally and administratively 'Burnt-Out after a little over five and half years on the 'street' ? As your good (dec) friend indicated (though didn't actually articulate it), it's one hell of a tough way to earn a buck !

I'm so sorry for your friends premature and lamentable passing WORLDWATCHER. It's just so unfair, and my words, so inadequate ?

With kind regards...Sung wu.

o sung wu

ticked all the right boxes as far as the social engineers were concerned but failed to understand the nature of the enemy. This whole philosophy is undoing western civilisation. I am thankful that I grew up in an era where coppers were generally respected and feared. I know their were a few corrupt ones but most were decent hard working people. I don't envy the task of the modern day copper. I think many are chose because of their academic ability, sexuality and agreeing with social dogmas. No wonder their is such a huge drop out rate. Almost impossible to police where the social engineers have undermined the authority of police. I suppose they have done the same of fathers and teachers so it comes as little surprise. Well on the positive note generally police get paid a lot better than they use to although they earn every cent.

Dear worldwatcher,

Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your
friend. The police detective friend of ours in Los
Angeles that I mentioned in my earlier post has now
retired from the force due to ill-health. He's got
a drinking problem as a result of his work. He was
awarded a medal for bravery and saving lives in
one particular incident. Plus his work with young
people received recognition. However, his health
will never be the same.

Lexi dear,

Yes, unfortunately some do resort to drink to try and blot out some of the things they've seen. Some take even more drastic measures like 'eating their gun'. And of course, there is also a very high divorce rate due in part to the weird hours they work.

I'm a leadfoot, and my friend once told me of an incident where he saw a motorcyclist beheaded in an accident. My friend was always lecturing me to slow down when he was in the car - he was a really nervous passenger.

Don't know how I'd feel if I had to witness some of the terrible things these brave police see. It would give me nightmares for the rest of my life.

Thanks to both you and Sung Wu. You've been there, seen it, and can both understand that these men and women put their lives and health constantly on the line to help make our lives safer.

For the luckier ones, they have the chance to retire and hopefully live out the remainder of their lives in peace. Which they richly deserve!