Satch
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Nov 24, 2003
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- Surrey
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- S211 E320Cdi Avantgarde Estate & Toyota Land Cruiser
On their own patrol cars that is. Some genius went so far down the outsourcing route they now have to wait for the contract company to turn up.
"Details of the policy emerged after two officers were left waiting to be rescued for almost two hours in Surbiton, south London, after getting a flat tyre.
Even though there was a spare wheel and a jack in the boot, the officers were not allowed to change the tyre.
They had to wait with the car for two hours for a breakdown van.
Peter Smyth, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said a 10-year contract had been signed by the force for its 3,600 vehicles with VT Critical Services. "
Police told not to change tyres - Telegraph
"Details of the policy emerged after two officers were left waiting to be rescued for almost two hours in Surbiton, south London, after getting a flat tyre.
Even though there was a spare wheel and a jack in the boot, the officers were not allowed to change the tyre.
They had to wait with the car for two hours for a breakdown van.
Peter Smyth, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said a 10-year contract had been signed by the force for its 3,600 vehicles with VT Critical Services. "
Police told not to change tyres - Telegraph