
I heard a story on the canteen grapevine the other day which is apparently gospel (or the majority of it is) and it goes something like this:-
- Traffic Sgt (Respectful but enquiring tone): Sir, you authorised this planning
and policy document for the major public event, did you actually read it? - ACPO Officer (Sarcastic): Obviously... How else would I know what I was signing?
- Traffic Sgt (Confused): The Appendix covering resources for the event clearly makes mention of using the motorcycle section for traffic control etc?
- ACPO Officer (Dismayed): Yes, obviously, we always use motorcycles this type of event, how else would we be able to manage such a large public attendance and all the associated traffic?
- Traffic Sgt (Confused): But Sir, we don't have any motorcycles now?
- ACPO Officer (Confused): What? When did that happen? Who authorised it?
- Traffic Sgt (Smug): You did!
- ACPO Officer (Shocked): What? How the hell did that happen? I don't remember that? I certainly can't have signed that off. (Less worried) There's no way I'd have signed after reading the supporting documentation?
- Traffic Sgt (Elated): You did and... You obviously didn't!!! Must press on Sir, I've got that report to do for you about the 2 extra free leave days per year courtesy of the force. You know the one you asked for as a method of rewarding the troops for the hard work they do?
- ACPO Officer (Head in hands): Did I? (Deathly pause) Sgt. Come back! Sgt? Wait a minute... Sgt???
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