'Too Much Bling, Give Us a Ring' - UK Police

[dicion]

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...force is taking the idea a step further and encouraging people to shop Mr T-wannabes to Crimestoppers in a novel - some might say barmy - plan to bring down the crime rate.

In the latest example of innovative policing in Britain, the Gloucestershire force is encouraging members of the public to report people wearing too much 'bling' during the recession.

They are also urging people to shop anyone who drives flash cars or buys expensive items without the apparent means to afford them during the credit crunch.

This is 300 different kinds of rediculous.

[Purplehood]

Profiling is recognized as a useful Police tool in the UK. Of course we might refer to it as "snitching".

[gregthehand]

HATE HATE HATE HATE

(Some will get the reference.... Some won't)

[ELB]

I'd probably get in trouble for reporting Members of Parliament, the local Chief of Police, council members, etc...

[Purplehood]

I'd probably get in trouble for reporting Members of Parliament, the local Chief of Police, council members, etc...

But it was an expense!

[mymojo]

Not surprising in the country that brought you...

[surprise_i'm_armed]

The urban US crowd says

"Snitches get stitches!"

[ELB]

Ummm, anybody know the number for the Gloucestershire police? I just saw this guy with all t his bling...

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