Police in Greater Manchester are sending Christmas cards to criminals in a bid to appeal to their better nature and persuade them not to offend.
The cards, which are being sent to known law-breakers in Chadderton, near Oldham, have been produced with the Chadderton Area Action Team.
They have been personally signed by the Neighbourhood Policing Inspector and feature the Crimestoppers number.
It is hoped the festive card will cut vehicle crime and burglary in the area.
The cards also bear the message: "We are looking out for you and the community".
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector John Haywood said: "We hope that receiving a Christmas card from the police may discourage some offenders from committing crime this Christmas.
"It is the season for giving, not taking, and some people need reminding of this as they consider trying to ruin somebody else's Christmas".
Police claim the initiative is also aimed at families of offenders who may have information which could help police reduce crime.
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12-18-06 01:49 AM #1
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Police send cards to law-breakers
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12-18-06 02:01 AM #2
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I guess they will be expecting Valentines Day and Birthday cards next. What a waste of time and resources.
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12-18-06 02:05 AM #3
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Hey,
How 'bout sending the Monopoly cards instead.
Go directly to Jail do not pass Go.
Might be a start.
One other thought.
If you can mail 'em, you can find 'em.The Only Problem with doing Nothing is you can never be sure when your done.
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12-18-06 02:45 AM #4
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They should send "contest winner" to wanted felons. lol
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I mean, we're getting killed for these people and they don't even appreciate it. They think it's a big joke.
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12-18-06 08:54 AM #5
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I'm sure the ACLU will file a law suit because they were Christmas cards and not holiday cards. :rolleyes:
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12-18-06 02:04 PM #6
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I am glad that is YOUR tax dollars at work.
Who comes up with these stupid ideas?
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of their ideas were even wilder.On a clear night, I can see the other deputies emergency lights at least 10 miles away.
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12-18-06 02:27 PM #7
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Dude, better warn the Inspector to wear gloves if he opens any cards that have been sent back to the station. I can just imagine what some of these scum bags might do with the cards. :eek:
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12-18-06 03:26 PM #8
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Absolute waste of time, effort and tax dollars.
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12-18-06 03:43 PM #9
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"Well, I was going to steal myself one of those Playstation 3 consoles, but this card is okay instead."
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I think someone slipped a little something into the Inspector's tea.#17 in your program, #1 in your hearts.
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12-18-06 05:49 PM #10
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I think it would have been better if the cards said:
A holiday message from your local police:
We know when you are sleeping, we know when you're awake.
We know when you've been BAD or good,
so be good or we'll come get you and you'll be spending this holiday season back in the pokey.
Happy HolidaysLast edited by LA5150; 12-18-06 at 08:00 PM.
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You know, I joke about giving out candy canes and puppy dogs but I didn't actually think someone would go and do it..:DYou know the difference between a job and a duty? A job you can refuse to do because it's dangerous; a duty you must do even if it is dangerous.
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Seriously? :confused: Originally Posted by Oldbillplod
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12-18-06 09:25 PM #13
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One year we were tasked to a massive amount of vehicle stops on Christmas Day, during the morning.
Now most people are just heading to Christmas lunch at that time and it was a total waste of our resources. We were in the country so effectively we were stopping Mums and Dad on long trips on their way to Grandma and Grandpa's house. And all for the purpose of checking licences and registrations, and doing alco tests!!
Our SGT bought a pack of cheap Christmas cards and for everyone we stopped who had nothing wrong with their car, and were doing nothing wrong at all, we gave them a Christmas Card. It actually got quite a few positive feedbacks and gave us all a good laugh. We didn't want to be working Christmas Day and they didn't really want to be stopped for doing nothing wrong so it stopped any complaints and gave everyone something to laugh about.
Mind you they weren't our local crooks we were giving them to though. What a joke!"He didn't want to tell the cop he was on his way to the Butt Pirate Palace for a little two-step with Joe-Joe during the Village People marathon." - Cat_Doc
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Sending Christmas cards to crims in Manchester would serve no purpose, as it isn't the most "touchy feely" of cities in the UK. Bizarre.
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