North Yorkshire is tops again

Hi Seaman

Hats off to people who investigate wildlife crime

Threats aren't uncommon

 Ray

We are good terms with our local wildlife crime officer Ray and even he and other constables have been threatened so the situation for "civvies" like investigators may be worse'I know that if we park our car (or at least our old one) in certain areas it often caught the attention of local estate workers,one reaon for not having wildlife type stickers on it

I know its not wild life but worked with an ex dog handler on security

Just before retiring he was parked in old town Barnsley and heard noises.

He came across two hefty lads pulling machines off a shop wall.

When he told them they were under arrest they told him he was too old and go away or he would get hurt.

He went back to his van, got his two dogs out, went bacck to the offenders and said these are about your age aren't they.

No need to tell you of the outcome.

 Ray

believe me the dogs loved it Seaman

this was in the days when a policeman,schoolteacher and parent were respected

  Ray

Remember it well Ray,if the local bobby gave you a cuff round the ear you did not complain at home or els you may get another.Not as brutal as it may sound to some as you say respect for people and their property

Ray, I liked the story of the dogs.  As a young bobby I remember being sent to my first pub fight and taking off at a fast run.  The first reaction of the old stager training me was "now slow down, it will be a lot easier to deal with if they are tired out first".  30 years later I could understand that.

No keep bragging Seaman its good when someone loves their own county or adopted one and Yorkshire is great just some problems like everywhere else.