Scottish Federation Responds To ‘Heavy Handed’ G8 Allegations

[Oldbillplod]

In response to allegations of ‘heavy-handed policing', Doug Keil , General Secretary of the Scottish Police Federation said,
“At any event like G8, where the police are forced to use protective equipment, complaints about ‘heavy-handed' policing are inevitable. Many so called ‘protestors' use complaints against the police as a tactic while other witnesses only see part of the picture and are not in possession of all the facts.

Nothing I saw yesterday in Edinburgh could be described as ‘heavy-handed'. Police actions have been proportionate to the circumstances. Two hundred thousand Make Poverty History campaigners on Saturday got it right. Their impressive and dignified protest focused attention on their cause. The anarchists who created mayhem on Monday, insulted, threatened, intimidated and assaulted police officers, had no legitimate cause, were threatening public safety and were appropriately dealt with. Police officers have a duty to protect public safety and a right to protect themselves. Having things thrown at you, being assaulted, spat on and sprayed with noxious liquids is not part of the police job description and will not be tolerated.

I have been immensely proud of my colleagues this week from Scotland and England and Wales . They did a fantastic text book job in very difficult and dangerous circumstances and I know they will continue in that way, protecting public safety, ensuring legitimate protestors can do so peacefully but also dealing with offences and offenders.”

[mxwelch]

What!? A protester complaining about the police? I'm shocked.

[Mr Crustacean]

I think we need to introduce the anarchist to the water cannon and a few well placed baton rounds.

Crstacean.

[oscarmitre]

Excellent response from the Scottish Fed. Well done.

[Oldbillplod]

I think we need to introduce the anarchist to the water cannon

They spoke about using a watar cannon but obviously decided it would be too aggressive to use one.

[Cat_Doc]

Police officers have a duty to protect public safety and a right to protect themselves. Having things thrown at you, being assaulted, spat on and sprayed with noxious liquids is not part of the police job description and will not be tolerated.

All L.E. administrators should read this quote and take notice. Kudos!

[retdetsgt]

I think the next G-8 meeting should be held in Moscow. Let them get a taste of how the Russian police will handle something like that.

[Strijder]

^^ I like that idea!