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  • @RedZed3333
    @RedZed3333 Рік тому +98

    Years ago they used to play ‘good cop’, ‘bad cop’, now they play ‘thick cop’ and ‘even thicker cop’..!

    • @mickymadeyes3602
      @mickymadeyes3602 Рік тому

      The thing is Redz they are not playing!..They really are as thick as shite!..1312

    • @johnharvey848
      @johnharvey848 Рік тому +2

      Spot on. Dumb and dumber

    • @Zakalwe76
      @Zakalwe76 Рік тому +3

      Spend time eating donuts and talking about the ponds they crawled out of.

    • @dougaldouglas8842
      @dougaldouglas8842 Рік тому +2

      Well said

  • @septictongue7264
    @septictongue7264 Рік тому +54

    They look absolutely dumbfounded that they can’t get any information from you as though your expected to jump when they ask 😂

  • @martj1313
    @martj1313 Рік тому +98

    I guess not looking like an unshaven hobo is no longer a thing for pigs.

    • @samtaurus007
      @samtaurus007 Рік тому

      Not so much a thing.....more a requirement. Throw in all new low IQ's as well as a vindictive, corrupt streak and you'll have a typical "police" officer. Some of them are that stupid it's almost funny. :/

    • @rosemarydudley9954
      @rosemarydudley9954 Рік тому +12

      They are only PCSO's so I guess that makes them PIGLETS! ha ha ha

    • @smithers19811
      @smithers19811 Рік тому +8

      Hope kebab shop where he works knows he’s moonlighting

    • @ianhill4585
      @ianhill4585 Рік тому

      ​@@rosemarydudley9954Pig lite, or pseudo pig.From the Latin" one who hides in their car".

    • @Marius_vanderLubbe
      @Marius_vanderLubbe Рік тому

      Excellent comment.

  • @nigelbaldwin752
    @nigelbaldwin752 Рік тому +88

    I find it very revealing how difficult it seems to be for so many police to identify themselves politely when asked. It shows their often fragile ego's that they see it as a weakness, when in fact the negative response demonstrates a weakness in character.

    • @brianmurray8247
      @brianmurray8247 Рік тому +17

      It's because they are ashamed of their weakness and disgusting desire to have ' authority ' over other human beings .

    • @prasiet1
      @prasiet1 Рік тому +1

      @@brianmurray8247 it is because they dont understand their weakness.

  • @jamesrawson6659
    @jamesrawson6659 Рік тому +41

    Definitely one of the most photographed cop shops. It’s where the Keystone Cops hang out. PCSOs what good are they can never understand. Very unkempt the older PCSO. Keep your vids rolling Plod. Very good

  • @MikeGMcDermott
    @MikeGMcDermott Рік тому +40

    If a PCSO is rude or stupid towards me that's fine as I always acknowledge their stupidity by whistling the Laurel & Hardy theme tune when they walk away. PC Dickless is typical of the Met's TSG unit as what the TSG lack in tact and diplomacy towards the public they make up for in enthusiasm.

    • @stevegray1308
      @stevegray1308 Рік тому

      Whistling at them? Ooh, that is hard core and not childish at all. You must strike terror into the heart of the establishment with that.

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy Рік тому

      Jesus you're hard

  • @scousemouse9715
    @scousemouse9715 Рік тому +25

    Nice one Plod. Off he went the second he realized he couldn't walk all over you. Great audit. Stay safe.

  • @ceesjanmol
    @ceesjanmol Рік тому +72

    It is really inspiring to see how polite the police are in the UK. Not identifying verbally. Not giving their collar number.
    Truly excellent.

    • @dougaldouglas8842
      @dougaldouglas8842 Рік тому +7

      Very professional, very concerned abut our welfare, as they try to stich us up, instead of going after criminals.

    • @Jesusdisciples27
      @Jesusdisciples27 11 місяців тому

      There all scum over here, it’s like its an entry requirement

  • @Mrleejunman
    @Mrleejunman Рік тому +18

    10:54 it's funny how they're supposed to be there to protect the publics safety but only seem to be concerned about police and off duty polices safety 🤔

  • @jasonadams4790
    @jasonadams4790 Рік тому +44

    Proof right there that even as pcso is trained to look down on the public...fully expecting you to id yourself but they dont...

    • @AD-53
      @AD-53 Рік тому +1

      PCSO'S are the worst

  • @stuartryan3508
    @stuartryan3508 Рік тому +42

    You should have told PCSO fool to remove his sunglasses they are not included in the uniform code.

    • @angelamcmillan8512
      @angelamcmillan8512 Рік тому

      I think they were prescription glasses ..wear on all day my daughter ..has them ..they change in tint ..depending on weather ...

    • @stuartryan3508
      @stuartryan3508 Рік тому +3

      @@angelamcmillan8512 fair enough you 'think" they are prescription , the question should have been asked, then we would know if uniform code was being observed or not, thing is most plods and PCSO's are sometimes the worst think they can do what the like, they are the bosses (not)

    • @angelamcmillan8512
      @angelamcmillan8512 Рік тому

      @@stuartryan3508 👍👍🤣🤣🤣

  • @stuartb4525
    @stuartb4525 Рік тому +37

    They really hate that the majority of the public don't respect them. They think we should be bowing down to them, and when we don't they don't know what to do.

  • @tufty7663
    @tufty7663 Рік тому +40

    Every time I see the police now, I instantly think of the Covid pandemic, how they enthusiastically enforced lockdown, I must be traumatised for life.Thanks for that Mr Police person.

    • @AD-53
      @AD-53 Рік тому +15

      Never forgive Never forget

    • @Black.Sabbath
      @Black.Sabbath Рік тому +7

      Just don't walk your dog alone around them!

    • @risingstorm4239
      @risingstorm4239 Рік тому +7

      Don't be an oap in your 80s walking on the beach. During covid eh. The pokice will beat you senseless

    • @alexanderevanska4274
      @alexanderevanska4274 Рік тому +2

      I feel the same way, I detest egotistical corrupt cop.

    • @dougaldouglas8842
      @dougaldouglas8842 Рік тому +1

      When I see them I see a mountain of shit. They tried it on with me over Covid, and left the scene of their crime. Answered them and they left. When I see the shit bags, even the plastic ones, PCSO's I walk at a distance from them. I once turned a corner, with my dog, and two scum bags were standing around, and one went to touch my dogs, told them to sod off, and we both lfeft the copper standing there.

  • @BunyipToldMe
    @BunyipToldMe Рік тому +45

    To engage in a battle of wits with Plod or not is very foolish, particularly when you're unarmed.

  • @tonybaloney4195
    @tonybaloney4195 Рік тому +52

    Plod you are far more intelligent than those individual’s as regarding the law

  • @AD-53
    @AD-53 Рік тому +6

    That 1st cop i can smell him from the video he hasn't bathed for months

  • @roy9816
    @roy9816 Рік тому +6

    All those coppers in that building and they send out two pcso's to patrol London. 🤣

    • @sarahbrown9301
      @sarahbrown9301 Рік тому +1

      The actual police officers are out looking for dogs to shoot didn't ya know?

  • @bladerunner9646
    @bladerunner9646 Рік тому +8

    Protecting the rich and powerful while revenue collecting from the poor. The good old British Bobby.

  • @carlitobrigante6304
    @carlitobrigante6304 Рік тому +5

    Those clueless I-plods are hilarious 😂

  • @markrhodes5828
    @markrhodes5828 Рік тому +20

    you had them by the balls well done lad

  • @ianhill4585
    @ianhill4585 Рік тому +5

    The motordrive camera is a good touch, Focus Pocus used to drive cops nuts,when he photobuzzed them.😊

  • @TheMetalCrafter
    @TheMetalCrafter Рік тому +3

    The perfect auditor shutting them down with direct responses

  • @sambishop9567
    @sambishop9567 Рік тому +7

    10:51
    Combined their IQ is 70
    If they each got 100 pound a year I would still consider them a waste of money.

  • @ericlow1461
    @ericlow1461 Рік тому +17

    You had them looking totally stupid 😂😂

  • @paulhiggins6175
    @paulhiggins6175 Рік тому +8

    Can see the man who acts as public servants training kick in straight away.
    But as soon as a man asks questions their training goes out the window 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 and moved as quick as possible to go hide lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @andrewstratford4753
    @andrewstratford4753 Рік тому +11

    Cant beat standing outside a pub having a bev.🍺🍺

  • @mark.k7206
    @mark.k7206 Рік тому +7

    Without Integrity we are nothing says the New Met Commissioner…..send him this Video & he will probably give up & go home…some of these characters are utterly pathetic…..

  • @porlockporlock8179
    @porlockporlock8179 Рік тому +31

    The younger one is breaking police rules by wearing sunglasses while engaging with a member of the public.

    • @angelamcmillan8512
      @angelamcmillan8512 Рік тому +2

      I think that's they glasses you can wear all day round ..my daughter's got them on ..prescription...

    • @cypeman8037
      @cypeman8037 Рік тому +1

      It’s mirrored sunglasses the CoP don’t like officers wearing while talking to the public.

  • @mickytwoknives
    @mickytwoknives Рік тому +6

    some one got up this morning and forgot to have a wash and shave ... theF,in basics for F sake

  • @paulhodgins
    @paulhodgins Рік тому +10

    They should send any officer home if they turn up to work when they can't be bothered to shave or take any pride in their personal appearance!

  • @tonyburman4131
    @tonyburman4131 Рік тому +12

    How embarrassing. Pcso what is there purpose ?

    • @Vespa123
      @Vespa123 Рік тому +2

      to give the illusion there is a more 'police' presence patrolling than there actually is

  • @dandec3235
    @dandec3235 Рік тому +12

    That is the most photographed back of a police station in London? :)
    😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @andrewstratford4753
      @andrewstratford4753 Рік тому +1

      It is looks really mankey could do with a good clean !!

    • @risingstorm4239
      @risingstorm4239 Рік тому

      ​@@andrewstratford4753and every grubby filthy slimey unkempt individuals in that station. It's like a homeless shelter

  • @ianpennington5856
    @ianpennington5856 Рік тому +12

    Rice vs Connolly 1966 and Neale vs DPP 2022 says you don’t have to help them. (Unless LEGALLY arrested)

    • @cypeman8037
      @cypeman8037 Рік тому

      What law says when you are legally arrested that you have to “Help them”?

    • @boztec7187
      @boztec7187 Рік тому

      For a summary offence, you don't have to give your details, until you're in front of a judge or magistrate.
      If it's an inditable offence, you have to give details.

  • @paulhiggins6175
    @paulhiggins6175 Рік тому +6

    These man and woman who acts in the capacity as public servants do not have authority to interfere with another man going about their private business around the public.
    Not unless their despatched by another man or woman and requires their help, or they see a wrong being done in the public to another man or woman or property.
    Other than that how are these man and woman: public servants, moving against another man or woman ?
    Makes one think who claims the wrongdoing or who saw the wrongdoing ?
    Because it wouldn’t be by fraud now would it. ? Victimless.

  • @stevereed5046
    @stevereed5046 Рік тому +10

    Good video, this one very much amuses me how a lot of the police panic as soon as they see a camera. You can have some good chats when the officer comes up to you identify themselves properly then you can chat freely rather than some of these with a huge chip on the shoulder is some reason it seems to be females a lot that can’t try and give you a hard time. Well done and keep on the good work. 0:18

  • @cjhards
    @cjhards Рік тому +10

    Rock on Tommy!!
    Top Audit ✌️😇

  • @truthteller6161
    @truthteller6161 Рік тому +3

    What a total waste of public money having these walking waste of space on the streets.

  • @davidcameron7597
    @davidcameron7597 Рік тому +11

    That PCSO is a disgrace. If I turned up for work that scruffy (unshaven) I would have been sent home.

  • @adrianbrowne7874
    @adrianbrowne7874 Рік тому +3

    The policeman questioning Plod at the beginning looked like the late singer "Charles Aznavour"!! But i suspect that Plod wouldn't want to "Dance With Him In The Old Fashioned Way" Lol!

  • @patthewoodboy
    @patthewoodboy Рік тому +4

    when you are out of your depth , its best to swim away back to the beech. @12:10 he gives it away that hes fishing for information

  • @jeremysaunders9916
    @jeremysaunders9916 Рік тому +4

    They are completely clueless why do they rise to this humiliation 😢

  • @douglipscomb3002
    @douglipscomb3002 Рік тому +4

    I've seen these nefarious green gates and door in numerous audits, and they have become synonymous with low intellect and massive ego's! Would appear that whoever is in charge there either doesn't care or can't control his kids!

  • @angelamcmillan8512
    @angelamcmillan8512 Рік тому +4

    These p.c.s.o...think there coppers with a different uniforms on ..yes mate you tell them .. great man and video..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍he is a bit late in checking ..to see if door is locked ..🤣🤣🤣

  • @whosasking0o
    @whosasking0o Рік тому +3

    PCSO's are all starting to look like tourists on a cosplay trip.

  • @SAFETY1129
    @SAFETY1129 9 місяців тому +2

    just two people they’ve picked up off the dole queue and given them a job. Clueless. Great vid as always.

  • @seymourbutts9364
    @seymourbutts9364 Рік тому +5

    Looks like "they" might be getting the message at Charing Cross.

    • @Pennywise180
      @Pennywise180 Рік тому

      Charring Cross could be shut down in the next 12 months.

  • @outlaw6421
    @outlaw6421 Рік тому +4

    He told a few porkies look at the size of his nose lol

  • @mrnobody4771
    @mrnobody4771 Рік тому +5

    8:54 Everyone google "Hoggle From Labyrinth". An uncanny resemblance.

  • @geoffreythomas-cs1sk
    @geoffreythomas-cs1sk 5 місяців тому +1

    PLOD YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST AUDITORS AROUND.
    YOU STAND NO NONSENSE FROM THESE ENQUISITIVE FANCY DRESSED INDIVIDUALS.
    THE PCSOS ARE DRESSED VERY SIMILAR TO PCs WHY.?
    IF I WERE TO DRESS ONLY SLIGHTLY LIKE A PC I WOULD BE ARRESTED. (CASE LAW:RECENTLY AUDITOR DRESSED IN ALL BLACK ARRESTED FOR PC IMPERSONATION)

  • @garygemmell3488
    @garygemmell3488 Рік тому +9

    I know you're engaging with Tweedledum and Tweedledee for the footage, but does the average U.K. citizen just tell these glorified security guards to "F" off and walk away? Because that's the basic response to a security guard in the U.S. who pretends he has police powers.

    • @stuartb4525
      @stuartb4525 Рік тому +3

      If we tell someone to f off, they can technically use laws for offensive language. This is where the problems are. Just saying f off alone is not offensive. They will twist it to be threatening language etc.

  • @eddriscoll4562
    @eddriscoll4562 Рік тому +6

    Perhaps you might like to provide us with your details, so that we can enter you in our prize draw, mightn't you sir ? This weeks draw is for a free night in the slammer. LoL !

    • @sarahbrown9301
      @sarahbrown9301 Рік тому +1

      I'm going to ring 101 immediately and offer my details and what I'm up to right now, what an amazing prize! 🤞 I hope I win
      😂😂😂

  • @peterthompson6651
    @peterthompson6651 Рік тому +5

    He gets uppity when you ask him for his information in case you need to bring a "Claim" against him, and he thinks nothing of asking you the same?
    Was he, not the one who believes he can ask you for your details, first?
    His shoulder number is not who he is, and that to identifying what company he is from, and means nothing to you.
    That would be like you calling yourself "Number six," and he is a community support officer, and you have not asked him for support in the first place.
    So it is hardly surprising when you ask him for his date of birth, knowing he is recording you for what purpose?
    Cannot be for anything good, can it?
    Then he still pushes it on gathering information when you have already explained the law to them both, madness.
    I would have repeated my question that went unanswered, to him because he clearly believes you should answer his question and he does not, or will not respond to your question(s).
    If they want to ask personal questions, you could have asked them are they born in this country and do they understand the law of this country and I do not mean legalese.
    If they will not answer your questions, then agree to disagree to return to rest and keep the peace, and then both parties stand by staying in honour.
    How many titles are they going to give this lot?
    Community support officer, PCSO, metropolitan police, and Police staff, take three badges; and we will leave it at that, well he is not going to tell you his name, address, and date of birth, so you will leave it at that.
    They are a corporation with a D-U-N-S number like McDonald's, I would not give them my details either because what is "Private," and what is "Privat" remains "Private" and that is why they never gave their "Private details."

  • @patthewoodboy
    @patthewoodboy Рік тому +4

    "right there" is a common name amongst police it seems , havent they told him about the investigation they have been under ?

  • @robertgillon9197
    @robertgillon9197 Рік тому +1

    "You've got two different cameras on". That PCSO is gagging to be a detective one day!

  • @Malpriorvids
    @Malpriorvids Рік тому +3

    Auditors need to start carrying epaulets with a number on.
    Of course I can share my details Officer, it’s number 274.

  • @dashcamdaz1549
    @dashcamdaz1549 Рік тому +2

    As all those cops came pouring back to the station you can hear a police car’s sirens getting closer and closer and then they go off just as 2 cop cars pull in to the nick. I wonder if they used their blues & twos just to get back quicker as it was knocking off time 🤔

  • @78a67h
    @78a67h Рік тому +2

    Amazing real-time views of contemporary central London. In my days in and around London I hardly recall people in shorts walking the streets even in Summer, while now it seems to be the order of the day. Oh and you may be wanting to report that PCSO who was not freshly shaven as in your book he would class as "a disgrace to the Police Force".

  • @steveascher1156
    @steveascher1156 Рік тому +2

    14:15 The cop car driver puts the turn indicator on AS HE'S DOING THE TURN!!
    Indicators are to inform other road users of INTENTION, not what they are doing at the time!!
    This police force needs a good kick up the ring!!

  • @johngreen6191
    @johngreen6191 Рік тому +2

    London Audits is always there and can't get a reaction. Good to see that they are still on form.

  • @outlaw6421
    @outlaw6421 Рік тому +2

    And his designation card!!!!

  • @ccs1711
    @ccs1711 Рік тому +2

    Unshaven? No Tie ? 😂😂😂😂 scruffy Goons

  • @sandervandoorn6671
    @sandervandoorn6671 Рік тому +4

    JOKERS

  • @lovintablues
    @lovintablues Рік тому +1

    Police awful scruffy now that PCSO was a disgrace. My grandad was a City of Liverpool police officer in the 1920s and I have a photo of him he would turn in his grave if he saw some of these. Love your videos. Thanks.

  • @johnscott4693
    @johnscott4693 Рік тому +1

    In an Nutshell… Lawbreaking unshaven fake-Plod… “Would you like to explain why you’re obeying the Law “? 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ste1872
    @ste1872 Рік тому +3

    Well done m8 they dont know how to deal with you 😂😂 good job m8 keep it up you legend 💯👍🏻

  • @bryanmurray6094
    @bryanmurray6094 Рік тому +4

    Look at the state of that pcso , looks like someone out of , MIDNIGHT EXPRESS

  • @leewellsultimatesouluk8095
    @leewellsultimatesouluk8095 Рік тому +2

    lawd help us all

  • @retroclickmedia4422
    @retroclickmedia4422 Рік тому +1

    A couple of ties and a shave would go a long way

  • @alexanderevanska4274
    @alexanderevanska4274 Рік тому +1

    Officer "It says my name right here"

  • @pooooornopigeon
    @pooooornopigeon Рік тому +1

    " There`s an old piano and it`s playing hot behind the green door "

    • @abcxyz4176
      @abcxyz4176 Рік тому

      You mean " There's a w.p.c. and she's giving it all behind the green door "

    • @pooooornopigeon
      @pooooornopigeon Рік тому

      @@abcxyz4176 Its a song by Shakin` Stevens.

    • @abcxyz4176
      @abcxyz4176 Рік тому

      @@pooooornopigeon
      Frankie Vaughan I believe was the first singer to record the song

    • @pooooornopigeon
      @pooooornopigeon Рік тому

      @@abcxyz4176 I am sure he did however I was talking about Shakin Stevens, regards.

  • @colinboyd4371
    @colinboyd4371 Рік тому +1

    A shave and a wash wouldn't go a miss

  • @marklatimer7333
    @marklatimer7333 Рік тому +2

    It's been 3 weeks since I shaved my cont-stable and now look at the state of it?
    Perhaps waxing would give longer lasting smoothness?

  • @debbieinglis143
    @debbieinglis143 Рік тому

    Nice one plod like that u give them wat .for and as always the names you call them are priceless 👍👍👍

  • @dobythedog
    @dobythedog Рік тому +1

    I was born in that police station back when it was a hospital!

  • @user-gr4ws5yd3c
    @user-gr4ws5yd3c Рік тому +3

    Love your posts.Really hate title music it's annoying 😢

  • @jimosullivan1389
    @jimosullivan1389 6 місяців тому

    "we dont know who you are".
    Correct, and it's going to stay that way.
    They really cant handle the people who pay their wages...knowing the LAW.

  • @TheSimonvalente
    @TheSimonvalente Рік тому +1

    Utterly defeated. Brilliant!

  • @Silentaudits7
    @Silentaudits7 Рік тому +1

    PC Right-There , he must have fam across the pond. Dayum even hims eyes get youz da bird. I bet all them back packs are rammed with donuts.

  • @BlueShadow777
    @BlueShadow777 Рік тому +1

    “What data?” 👏🏻🤣

  • @greeno6067
    @greeno6067 Рік тому

    Gah! The shades, Plod! Tell 'im to lose the shades!! Otherwise, a cracking chat!

  • @marklatimer7333
    @marklatimer7333 Рік тому +2

    What a scruffy cont-stable?

  • @PJ-wm9nq
    @PJ-wm9nq Рік тому +1

    Dear Mark Rowley....About these improvements you were talking about............

    • @ianhill4585
      @ianhill4585 10 місяців тому

      Yes ------ just talk, passify the masses.

  • @richardjones8699
    @richardjones8699 Рік тому +1

    You pay peanuts you get monkeys.

  • @tonerbilly
    @tonerbilly Рік тому

    BRILLIANTLY HANDLED PLOD 👍👍👍👍

  • @davidbailey4544
    @davidbailey4544 Рік тому +1

    And yet this lot are protesting us "lol" dont i feel safe (not) !!

  • @Noseypoke-mr7th
    @Noseypoke-mr7th Рік тому +1

    Nice Vid T.P.O.N.T.P. The look of disgust on Dickless, because he was asked to I.D. ??...They just can't abide their BOSSES THE PUBLIC

  • @Scitch-et4vk
    @Scitch-et4vk Рік тому +2

    Multiculturalism for ya

  • @andrewgarner2224
    @andrewgarner2224 Рік тому +1

    The remedial police station? They are so slow to learn here

  • @patchorley1140
    @patchorley1140 Рік тому +1

    'we'll leave like that for now' sounds like a veiled threat,not good pcso

    • @ianhill4585
      @ianhill4585 Рік тому +2

      Sounds like it was meant to put plodders on edge, Implying there may be more to come.

    • @patchorley1140
      @patchorley1140 Рік тому +1

      @@ianhill4585 He's very experienced now is plod.V.impressed how Yardley handles his business,Mr. no nonsense!

  • @davidsmith-uo7lj
    @davidsmith-uo7lj Рік тому +1

    Plod stop talking to dinner ladies 😮😅

  • @barrygoodman6285
    @barrygoodman6285 Рік тому +1

    what a scruff he was

  • @stevegray1308
    @stevegray1308 Рік тому

    Lunch time? All the cops back in the station, none on the streets.

  • @Al16640
    @Al16640 Рік тому

    I wish someone would ask why they’re wearing medal ribbon! If he is a veteran of our military he should know that the wearing of ribbon is restricted to military clothing while in service to the king/Queen. As far as I’m aware the police are in service to the public by consent 😮

  • @rayhall7932
    @rayhall7932 8 місяців тому +1

    If they refuse to uphold laws get another job

  • @doveronefoxtrot4417
    @doveronefoxtrot4417 Рік тому +1

    Nice one !

  • @cato9939
    @cato9939 Рік тому +1

    There needs to be a mass🪓⚔️ of 🐷

  • @kenwatts6867
    @kenwatts6867 Рік тому +1

    😅😅😅 do these clowns get paid

  • @jwsuicides8095
    @jwsuicides8095 Рік тому +1

    The vid proves that central London is not populated by the well dressed "beautiful" people.

  • @fredperry523
    @fredperry523 Рік тому +1

    PC Dick rolled his eyes like a teenager - I think he was triggered !

  • @dartsmad1000
    @dartsmad1000 Рік тому +1

    Tessio was always smarter...