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Old May 16th, 2011, 09:43   #29
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Originally Posted by t5_monkey View Post
As a former RAF officer, I think coppers are just the chaff who weren't good enough to get a Full commission in the Forces so went for the easy option - even the Military police officers were looked down upon as the unfortunate! It was a prime 're-branch' if you fail your exams etc.. for your chosen branch they let you become a Copper instead as the soft option, as just about anyone could pass the exams and professional course.
Some of us do the job because we want to do good, and help those who can't help themselves.

I have respect for the PCs who have done their time on the front line, it's not easy.

Don't get me wrong, there are idiots in every job, and they cause the rest of us embarrassment.
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