Hi again CHRISGAFF1000...

By the sound of it Customs, lost a very valuable asset with this bloke's unfortunate departure ? Was it the case, he did the job, the executives took the credit ? Now why would such a notion ever enter my mind ? Perhaps a similar situation might occur in an organisation that was enshrined with as much vocational morality as the NSWPOL ?

o sung wu,

You might find the following to be a bit amusing; I was at my local police station many years ago discussing a few things with the Crown and he drew my attention to a story in the Sun.
A crim had escaped from The Bay and a young probationary constable had caught him but had lost the key to the cuffs and the press had published a photo of him and his prisoner.

"Smart lad" said the Crown "now the detectives can't claim the credit!".

Hi there IS MISE...

Yeah, that's one up on the detectives ! Funny thing though, it's GD's where every copper learns his craft. Every detective has done his time in the General Duties Branch, where the job gives you the necessary exposure, to just about every dimension of the job of policing. Believe it or not, there are many of those wearing a uniform, who have no intention of becoming a detective.

Similarly, there are many blokes who are ensconced in these quiet little spots, who have no intention of leaving them, whatever the reason. I suppose it's whatever area you're most comfortable in.

Thanks again for your support for this rather dull topic, I really appreciate it, IS MISE.