Tag Archives: Police

It’s time for video evidence as the standard

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

Two Justices of the Peace (one of whom I know) found lawyer Keith Jefferies guilty of driving while using a phone in Wellington recently. But the constable Bevan Sheffield-Cranstoun had no physical evidence to back his assertion – there was … Continue reading →

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Corruption kills tourism

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

I’m in Mozambique for seven weeks consulting to Mozal – the nine year old aluminium refinery that in 2000 helped signal to the world Mozambique’s successful return from the dark ages of the civil war. It’s a beautiful country, but … Continue reading →

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2 shots were fired

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

I am immensely proud to live in a country where, when faced with a well trained and armed guy fortressed in a house, the police acted in a responsible manner. Even after the provocation of seeing one of their number … Continue reading →

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Guilty – but what about the Police organisation?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

The Policeman who turned to chase a motorcyclist on Buller gorge, blocking the road and causing two other motorcyclists to be seriously injured, has just been found guilty of dangerous driving causing injury. He is no doubt haunted by the … Continue reading →

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Never try to lose a French motorcycle Gendarme

Posted on December 9, 2008 by

Here’s what the French Gendarmerie go through to become proficient on the motorcycle. I wish that this was available to everyone. It makes you want to join up..

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