why is it brave to argue with tynan? everyone is welcomed to share their opinion.
Of course they are welcome to share their opinion. I for one appreciate a bit of balance, so it's nice to have a copper on the forum. I was just pointing out that this is a pretty robust forum, and diving straight into such a topic is a little unusual. Never mind, brave wasn't the right word anyway.
i think it's also fair to say that these days where little scrotes as young as 13 carry knives with the intention to use them, coppers don't like taking chances, so they cuff them to be on the safe side for both parties involved, it's also should be noted that people are sometimes cuffed so that they don't hurt themselves when in the back of said riot van (which is very common).
Like I said, it's a vicious circle. Crims aren't willing to come quietly any more. Can you imagine anyone "coming quietly" for anything these days? So the police cuff evryone as a matter of course. Lack of respect on both sides means it's getting worse.