Yes, although unaccountable policing in the UK is nothing new it is
spreading.

"Local government officials and private security workers have been
given police powers to enforce on-the-spot fines for littering, dog
fouling and motoring offences.

Despite lacking formal police training, hundreds of civilians have
been made part of the "extended police family" by the Home Office
under little-known legislation.

They have not been asked to wear any special uniforms to identify
themselves, but must wear only a badge that can be as small as 73mm x
80mm.

The disclosure that hundreds of civilians have been given enforcement
powers drew accusations that the Government is encouraging the spread
of unaccountable policing..."

More:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2628415/Civilians-given-power-to-issue-on...

On Aug 27, 8:30 am, Doug riseup.net> wrote:

Yeah , I can see that working. Not. If someone refuses to give their
address what exactly are these people going to do about it? If they
can't detain people (hopefully doing a citizens arrest for dropping
litter doesn't become commonplace) the person can just give them the
finger and walk off and theres b*gger all they can do about it. Looks
like just another stupid scheme by stupid politicians who don't want
to cough up for the real police.

B2003

On 27 Aug, 09:29, Boltar yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

You obviously have no experience of security guards...

Doug riseup.net> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

Isn't that exactly what you've been clamouring for for years?

On Aug 27, 8:30 am, Doug riseup.net> wrote:

I wonder how long before they target the cyclists in city centers who
break the law. Thats a cash cow waiting to be milked.

And it would do something useful as well.

Fod

Doug wrote:

Doug wrote:

Traffic wardens are civilians. They've been around, handing out
on-the-spot fines, for nearly fifty years.

Doug riseup.net> wrote:

So when are you getting your badge? It's your wet-dream come true isn't
it?

On 27 Aug, 13:20, %%ste...@malloc.co.uk (Steve Firth) wrote:

So far today Doug Bollen has fined Doug Bollen:
5 times for cycling on a footpath,
2 times for possession of class 4 fireworks (although Doug claims
these are being used for a peaceful purpose).
8 times for causing harassment, alarm or distress.

Doug Bollen has also attempted to remove 200 "abandoned" vehicles.

However Doug Bollen refused to supply Doug Bollen with his name and
address claiming "I'm not Doug Bollen".

JNugent wrote:

Exactly, and if you've done nothing wromg then you've nothing to worry
about.