“Q” cars were crewed by an experienced detective sergeant, a sharp detective constable or Temporary DC (an officer who had shown particular acumen and who wanted to be a detective) and a constable as pilot, who was usually a grade 1 advanced driver. “Q” Cars were … I was in the local area car one day when a call went out to support a Sweeney unit who had put out an odd call, requesting handcuffs. They had gone … Funny how they forgot the 'cuffs? I always … …

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Hog Day Afternoon: Police Reform, Police Cuts, ("its life Jim, but not …