@@peterjones7763 Correct. I've got 4 complaints outstanding. 1 for using a mobile whilst driving [police officer], and 3 more for jumping red lights when not on blues and twos. I think they are hoping I forget. ... Wait a month, put a complaint in about no update on the progress of the complaints. Wait a month, repeat and go up another level. Eventually someone senior will realise what's going on.
@@ianhill4585 Yes and no. I've been trying to get the police to act on a local junction. 1,200 offences an hour, £1.2 million in fines up for grabs. You would have though they were interested. They aren't. Instead they are out on mass enforcing £1.50 fares for TFL. But in general, fines are the new taxes.
I make you right. Police deliberately parking their vehicles outside the police car park in order to make space for their own private vehciles. This is wrong!
He is a sergeant so ir is more than low level corruption. Let us hope that the car does not cause someone to get run over because they could not see another car coming; particularly a child. Utter treason imo! The sergeant belongs in jail to my mind!
In 1994 I used to live just up the road from this nick, and having found an empty handbag in one of the Sainsbury's trolleys I thought I'd hand it in as the police station was on my way home. They were already dealing with a man who had had valuable stuff stolen from his car, and had found the thief's toolkit left behind in it - a useful clue, you might have thought, for fingerprints etc. I waited while the desk sergeant filled out the report form with the chap, noting down times, places etc , and finally congratulating the man on bringing it in and thanking him for helping out the police. As soon as the man left, though, right in front of me and with no attempt to hide it, he tore up all the paperwork he'd just filled out and threw it in the bin along with the toolkit. He then turned to me with a sarcastic smile, knowing I had seen him do this, and asked "And how can I help YOU today, sir?" That was when I finally realised how the police really operate.
Yes . Seen that as well with a stolen recovered ladies handbag from the river. Personal items cards etc and the added wall brick. Copper just threw it in the bin behind the counter.
They know or a great many know who an officer is but don't want to be seen as grasses, which wouldn't go down well with other colleagues, still it doesn't excuse what the officer said to AB. Iam with on your view and it shows how corrupt the police in this country and a great many other countries especially in the west. The USA that's a corrupt free country, I bet! Ha Ha said the clown. Excelsior! 🤡
@@peterjones7763 But we obviously do have one rule for them and one rule for us cause the police appear to have a habit of making up rules to suit themselves.
When you watch the police close ranks like this and protect their own it only goes to underpinned and strengthen the utter distrust that we the public now have in the police service.
Well what do you expect them to do, throw each other under the bus Lol, I would expect if I was a member of an organisation to be supported, that's the whole point and benefit of belonging, what sort of weirdo are you if you wouldn't support a fellow collegue and just walk off and see you later 🤦♂🤦♂what a muppet
Utter rubbish I’m afraid. The Police and other emergency services are allowed to park on double yellows if they are on duty. On duty does not just mean responding to an incident or other blue light scenario. AB really should have done a bit more research on this one. If your opinion is that they shouldn’t have this right under legislation, then complain to the House of Lords and Parliament. Complaining to Police about the law is ridiculous and futile. They have absolutely no power in making or changing the law. They uphold it.
It’s for them to hide up hoping they don’t have to actually try to catch REAL criminals. The statistics for crimes solved is pathetically low. They’re more concerned with revenue collection.
Try complaining to 101 Good luck they are worse then police officers in the police station for their disgusting egotistical behaviour and ego is controlled by the devil
This is from west midlands police " Can police cars park on yellow lines? The Highway Code states that traffic laws apply to everyone, even police cars. The police are only allowed to stop on double yellows if they are dealing with a motorist or attending an emergency. "
@@stevenjohnston2263 in what way can't they? i just want to understand what you mean? i'm not saying that they are using the rule properly but they can ask for it, i know i did often for loading/unloading (hence i say i know they are misusing it) but they can certainly "get" it
You need to send this video to the Chief Constable and request his comments on the complete disregard his constables have for the laws regarding parking. Interested to hear his comments.
Don't hold your breath on that one. All these Police vehicles are parked in accordance with the prevailing UK law. All Emergency Vehicles are permitted to park on double yellow lines whilst 'on duty'. Totally different to 'Public Service' vehicles on an emergency call. You may not like it, but there you go.
I’ve come to realise we are treated like peasants , the lowest of the caste system whilst police , councillors , politicians etc are treated in a totally different way and are above the law that is imposed on us . Also their excuses are that they can make appropriate decision because they are in a position of authority and the rest of us peasants are not able too . 😡🤬😤
@@barrywhite5502 can’t boss me around anyhoo , I’m too old to give a fuck and got nothing left of any value to loose . Until the greedy stop being so things are going to get worse . True I’m a peasant but don’t push me I’ve still got my own huge very sharp teeth 🐺
@@HumansAreShitFactories "It remains the case that the Police disciplinary system is inherently biased in favour of the Police; in fact I would go as far as to say that the unwritten mission statement of most Professional Standards Departments is not to root out, but rather to protect corrupt Officers and to make excuses for Police misbehaviour. Certainly this seems to be the practical result of most Police Complaint investigations that I have witnessed" Iain Gould- Actions Against the Police Solicitor That's been my experience over the years too, its such a waste of time complaining to them that I wouldn't even bother going through the process again.
Royalty, politicians and billionaires are above the thin blue line, the police are the line, and the rest of us are below the line. That's the hierarchy. They divide the rulers from us, that's their job.
When I saw the hands-in-pocket sergeant I knew you wouldn't get anywhere with him. 🤦♂ Thanks AB for exposing, once more, their avoidance to act directly & immediately against their own, zero accountability and zero attitude to win respect from the public. Cop shop Islington is just a fob shop.
5:53 he couldnt handle the fact he couldnt provoke them officers and tried to shout and get their attention again, how can u guys not see how provocative these auditors are, they literally get paid to provoke people to argue..
OMG she can barely speak English. Apart from that... this is corruption at its mildest. She should be reported. But then again the person you report it to will be corrupt too.
From the West Midlands Police website: "Can police cars park on yellow lines? The Highway Code states that traffic laws apply to everyone, even police cars. The police are only allowed to stop on double yellows if they are dealing with a motorist or attending an emergency."
Nope, I'm afraid you have got this all wrong. AB got it wrong this time. Many people here are quoting the UK Highway Code. The Highway Code is not law. Never has it been. Secondly, the prevailing Statute allows all Emergency Service vehicle to park on double yellow lines. You may not like that fact, but the law deals in facts. Not opinions. I think the confusion is in the wording of the law. It states that 'Public Service' vehicles cannot park on double yellow line unless responding to an emergency. But Public Service vehicles are not Emergency Vehicles. Public Service vehicles are designated as water, gas and electricity services. They can only park on double yellow lines in the event of an emergency. However, Emergency Vehicles (Police, F&R and Ambulances) can legally park on double yellows when 'on duty'. 'On Duty' is not the same as being on an emergency call. Since all EVs are available to all personal it basically means that all EVs are 'on duty' 24/7. You may not like it, but that's the prevailing law. This also means stopping on a double yellow to buy your lunch is legal. Legal, yes 100%. Does it look good? Probably not. Does your opinion matter? No, since we are dealing with Statute. And remember, the police have zero input on making or changing the Law.
Hands in his pocket, rocking on his heels, rolling his eyes to the ceiling. That Sergeant was always going to brush you off. Filthy cars that are poorly maintained, muppets swearing at the public, park where they like. There's a serious, likely systemic, problem in the station.
How can a Sargent be so unhelpful. They get pay to serve society, not to hide the irregularities or behaviour of someone that looks like does not have the intellect to respect the people that feed him. We pay his salary!! Brilliant video 📹 👏
@@HumansAreShitFactories , they cannot hear you even when you are standing close to them. My money would be on the Sgt being a professional desk jockey.
Don't count on it. They'll have a half arsed 'investigation', i.e. a quick look, then say they haven't been able to identify the individual and the case is now closed.
Can't give you his name or badge number because it's an ongoing investigation,even though at that point in time no call to 101 has been made to initiate an investigation, therefore it isn't yet an investigation, I'm even confusing myself with this one??????
I love your final comment about "progress". A few years ago he would have put you in cuffs, arrested you and roughed you up...and has now advanced to the level of screaming obscenities at you, while running away. So true !😂
At the police sergeant's exam: Question 1. When dealing with the general public do you A) put your hands in your pockets like you're having a day off or B) stand up straight with you your hands by your side looking professional. How did he pass?
You sir are a master of words and I commend your ability to break it down to the basics so they have no choice but to acknowledge the ridiculousness of their double speak. They never admit it but I can see it in their eyes when you call them out on their bullshit. Most of them are bloody bullies with inferiority complexes.
Utter rubbish and totally misinformed. AB got it wrong this time. Many people here are quoting the UK Highway Code. The Highway Code is not law. Never has it been. Secondly, the prevailing Statute allows all Emergency Service vehicle to park on double yellow lines. You may not like that fact, but the law deals in facts. Not opinions. I think the confusion is in the wording of the law. It states that 'Public Service' vehicles cannot park on double yellow line unless responding to an emergency. But Public Service vehicles are not Emergency Vehicles. Public Service vehicles are designated as water, gas and electricity services. They can only park on double yellow lines in the event of an emergency. However, Emergency Vehicles (Police, F&R and Ambulances) can legally park on double yellows when 'on duty'. Since all EVs are available to all personal it basically means that all EVs are 'on duty' 24/7. You may not like it, but that's the prevailing law. This also means stopping on a double yellow to buy your lunch. Legal, yes 100%. Does it look good? Probably not.
Great video! Glad you are exposing them. Hope you are successful in filing a complaint against that rude guy! Also, the Sergeant has a really bad attitude....telling you that you had to notify him that he was being recorded! Wow, really? I'd suggest filing a complaint against him!!! Keep up the great work AB!!
On the I can't take the complaint. You can complain directly to the police/other organisation (see ‘Who can I complain about?’ below for a list of the other organisations) or via the IOPC. If you complain via the IOPC, your complaint will be sent direct to the organisation involved. They will assess your complaint and contact you about how it will be handled. The IOPC will not be involved with this initial assessment of your complaint. You can and are making the complaint direct to him. He has to take it. Not only that, since he's been told, he has to report the officer internally or he breaks section 10 of his code of ethics. However, in practice, the IOPC route to report the complaint is the way to go.
Basically. If you want to complain about a member of the peasant public, they'll happily take it and follow up. If it's a complaint against the police, a politician or an extremely wealthy person, they can't.
@@mcirelandosharma7411 doesn't really matter though i hope AB complains about the sergeant as well way too smug and totally useless, also if those cars in the car park are personal vehicles i think they should be made to pay for parking in the day and park the police vehicles inside ... I wish you'd done the selfy stick over the wall AB ... shame them ... one rule for one and another for another.
@@hakology it shouldn't matter but unfortunately it does. The only laws that exist are the ones that are enforced. That includes things that aren't even truly law. If the police enforce it, its a law. Doesn't matter if its officially written down or not. They have no recourse for doing so, so the system is perfectly designed for its true purpose of oppressing the people at the bottom.
Progress is being made, there are now so many Auditors that they’ve had to adjust, which proves that every arrest and search of an Auditor was a power trip and the alleged security concerns are utter bollox.
The woman behind the glass said that their yard was too small for all the police vehicles so that's why they need to park illegally. So if I go to a small car park that is full, can I just go and park on double yellows then? Would the police accept that as okay?
Exactly, oh I'm having a BBQ and invited my mates around, my drive is full but screw it lets all park on double yellows because my drive isn't big enough.
They should take away all the restrictions so the gates get blocked is that what you're saying? Then when there's an emergency and they can't get there morons like you will complain about the late response right?
Damn ticket for disabled and speaking in urdu on the radio, damn they've outsourced traffic wardens out to the Indian subcontinent. England is shocking.
@@Finggy I was being facetious and obviously a little ignorant, I must add though being on the phone carrying out such duties is normally prohibited. Lol
Can solve crimes but can't solve parking spots. Incredible. As a fan of law enforcement, Thank you for showing us your police forces and other public services. Very educational and intriguing. Good work sir. Earned a subscriber :) Interesting to see them not interested in dealing with issues that should've been addressed long ago.
“When you’re going to pronounce my name right, then I can help you” Okay ‘Rumpelstiltskin’, and until then you don’t help the public, right? Great logic there. We don’t help the public until they can pronounce our names correctly. British policing at its finest.
@@davidkelly212 Right, they can book a badge holder with those extra 2 lines on the curb. Its in the book issued with the badge. Still wrong the police vans weere not booked comitting the same offence though
@@goodyeoman4534 I have had a blue badge since 1980 after a road accident. For many years, the various departments try to take the badge away until a tribunal then rules in my favour. Saying this Today, i was having another operation Friday for other disabilities. Constant treatment and long history of problems yet these Government fools will not back off until tribunals get involved. Even when i retired early due to difficulties moving around, they still came after me and lost again. Terrible behaviour discriminating against people with very serios mobility issues. I am waiting for another operation before the end of the year. This badge is very important to me. The hospital allows me to park free with the badge.
@@mrstupid you are incorrect blue badge holders can park on any double yellow line and they also can not be clamped or have their vehicle towed educate yourself on the law.
"If you have a complaint call 101" Basically she said that she can't be asked to deal with this and won't deal with it because its another police officer so therefore sod of and call 101 who never answer the phone. GOD the police force in this country is a joke.
@@tttt4029 Two were for parking in marked loading areas (only kerb markings), and the third was my time clock slipping over the last digit of the year. The councils tried to collect through the usual threat escalation, but ultimately collection requires your compliance. I felt that all were revenue collection, with zero having to do with me causing an obstruction or danger ⚠️
@@silentauditor9513 Eventually. The ‘debt’ gets handed over to debt collection agency. But it is a civil matter, so just ignore. Civil enforcement require your cooperation and compliance . Don’t contract with them. Don’t allow entry
PFTP wrote to the council asking about Brixton police parking on double yellows. They replied saying they had no agreement/right to. And now have to park legally. Maybe do the same for Islington.
Greetings AB. 👋 Ticketing anybody is a low act, ticketing a disabled person is a despicable act, with the exception being if the owner of the vehicle is a plod or a former plod, then it's well deserved.
Surly if you want to put in a complaint you should be given a shoulder number, absolutely disgraceful he hasn’t handed over his number, this should be followed uo
There was a small moment of hope when "Sargant Pockets" came to speak to you, but he quickly shattered that with his lack of knowledge and accountability.
"I can't help you, Call 101." And its with everything like this now, you go some where in person and they say that you need to call to get info or any help. And we all pay for that....
It is a parking offence for any vehicle to park on double yellow lines unless it's an emergency service vehicle attending an emergency. The police CAN be ticketed for parking offences. The police excuse of there not being enough room in their car park is NOT a valid exemption simply because the yellow line parking restrictions were introduced to limit parking so any emergency vehicle could not be obstructed from getting near to an emergency, eg fire engine has to have so much of a road clear of parked vehicles along it's length. If the council has told it's wardens to ignore infractions by the police they are technically in the wrong, ANY vehicle can become an obstruction in an emergency. Also, the police should only allow marked police vehicles to park in their yard. If i was that cars owner i would be PISSED. Great video as usual. Yet another pompous git in the reception.
Dead right. The police should not have merged stations if the building and car parks were not fit for purpose. That’s not the responsibility of the public, that’s dipsticks deciding to merge when they shouldn’t. “Is there space in the car park for the extra vehicles?” “No, we’ll just park on the double yellows and blame the lack of space.” Great logic. I’m not sure I would trust some of these people to sit the right way round on a bicycle.
@@alexr8996 That would not stand up as a defence - if it did, then hundreds of tickets would not be paid by police officers every year. Which they have to, out of their own pockets.
@@philliplester1741 Loads do get cancelled/quashed or simply not issued by traffic wardens. No different to a fire engine or ambulance (which also park in places by your reckoning they shouldn't). At no point does it say the vehicle must be used for emergency purposes. Forces may have policies around it though. I admit its not ideal but it's still the wording regardless. Imagine how ridiculous it would be expecting police, paramedics and firefighters to have to run around back to the vehicle parked only god knows where when they have to go to an emergency 😂
Ultimately the road markings are there for the safety of pedestrians, this is no joke. They're putting the safety of the public in danger and they're certainly not above the law. That civil enforcement agent should have ticketed every single one of them and keep doing so everyday, until they get the message. One was even parked on a bus stop.
Exact same issues here in a coastal village (Malahide), Dublin Ireland. The local Council (Fingal County Council) have an agreement with the local police (Garda) that their traffic wardens will not ticket Garda official vehicles or privately owned vehicles owned by members of the Gardaí. To ensure the warden doesn’t ticket the privately owned vehicles, (which are regularly untaxed and parked on double yellows/blocking ‘dropped kerbs’ (designed for wheelchairs)), the local Gardaí place a small blue piece of paper on their windscreen. This alerts the warden so as not to be ticketed. The council deny any knowledge of this ‘agreement’ , despite one of their own wardens telling me this. They claim the warden was a trainee and incorrect in her understanding of the rules. This corruption occurs daily in many places. 🙄
The Highway Code suggests that police are only allowed to stop on double yellows if they are dealing with a motorist or attending an emergency. They are outside their own station, so no emergency here.
