Thread: We are only human

No one mentioned that he apparently sent a mate in to retrieve the offending object, thus tying to cover his sorry arse

Originally Posted by Pengy

No one mentioned that he apparently sent a mate in to retrieve the offending object, thus tying to cover his sorry arse

Yeah maybe sorta... He could get a fellow DPS member to secure it that was closer, yeah that makes sense, wouldn't you? I know I would.

See it like this: Nearly at airport, realise your glock isn't jabbing you in the ribs. Take a second to think. It's in the bogs isn't it?! Sent Bob to go back and get it.. Ring Joe at parliament, get him to go chase it down in the meantime. Joe isn't there, ring Tim, ring Andrew, ring Scott, holy fuck we have a problem.. Got it. Public knows, the news knows, oh dear.

Shit day for that guy

Originally Posted by Pengy

No one mentioned that he apparently sent a mate in to retrieve the offending object, thus tying to cover his sorry arse

Wouldn't you? I know I would.

Are you suggesting he should have just done nothing to retrieve it?

Originally Posted by systolic

Wouldn't you? I know I would.

Are you suggesting he should have just done nothing to retrieve it?

No he shouldn't have left it there in the first place, the retrieval then would not have matter?

Originally Posted by Maca49

No he shouldn't have left it there in the first place, the retrieval then would not have matter?

Is anyone reading this currently serving or ex military? What world of shit would you have gotten into had you done the same?

Originally Posted by Steve123

Is anyone reading this currently serving or ex military? What world of shit would you have gotten into had you done the same?

Trust me. It has happened.

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Originally Posted by Steve123

Is anyone reading this currently serving or ex military? What world of shit would you have gotten into had you done the same?

Its a chargeable offence. I dont recall the max punishment, but it would probably be along the lines of a fine (and they arent small), loss of privaleges, depending on seriousness reduction in seniority/rank. Not sure if a trip to SCE would result.

Originally Posted by Danger Mouse

Its a chargeable offence. I dont recall the max punishment, but it would probably be along the lines of a fine (and they arent small), loss of privaleges, depending on seriousness reduction in seniority/rank. Not sure if a trip to SCE would result.

So the unprofessional plod got of lightly?

Originally Posted by Maca49

No he shouldn't have left it there in the first place, the retrieval then would not have matter?

Thanks for that Captian Obvious.

Originally Posted by systolic

Thanks for that Captian Obvious.

I'm just glad I don't need "Protection" from "Professionals" like him! He's lucky to have the protection of his seniors!

Originally Posted by systolic

Wouldn't you? I know I would.

Are you suggesting he should have just done nothing to retrieve it?

So you have fucked up big time and then want to drag a work mate down with you ?

Originally Posted by Pengy

So you have fucked up big time and then want to drag a work mate down with you ?

It's not a case of him dragging a work colleague down with him. It's a "I fucked up, hey mate, here's where I was - are you in a position to mitigate the risk". Given the officer's proximity to the firearm, it was the only responsible option he / she had.

Or they could have done nothing.

Originally Posted by Pengy

So you have fucked up big time and then want to drag a work mate down with you ?

I once left my dumpy level on a jobsite and had to call one of my labourers to go back and get it. Does that count?

Originally Posted by systolic

I once left my dumpy level on a jobsite and had to call one of my labourers to go back and get it. Does that count?

Dumpy levels and pistols are way different.

More like your hearty workmates will do shit for you if you call on them. And vice versa