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The Spamford Files: A Brief History of Policing 2010-2014 Kindle Edition

by Andy Gilbert (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 45
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An historical record of the most turbulent period in U.K policing. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make you understand why the once finest police force in the world is now on its knees. Do senior officers like those in Spamford really exist? Unfortunately they exist in every single police force in Britain.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OJJJYVE
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 423 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 91 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1326040634
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 45

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Stephen J. Favill
5.0 out of 5 stars satire that hits close to the truth
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014
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If you are a British voter you need to read this book. If you have a sense of humour you should read this book. A very clever, and funny, way of explaining what has been done to the finest police service in the world in the name of austerity and "reform"
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Chickpea
5.0 out of 5 stars Comedic excellence
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
Utterly hilarious. Some of the most amusing satirical observations on British policing I have ever read.

An entertaining and diverting read.
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Derek
4.0 out of 5 stars As a retired Police Officer of some considerable years, ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2015
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As a retired Police Officer of some considerable years, it clearly shows the intrusion by Politicians to the detriment of the Service and the Public they serve.
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E Griffith
5.0 out of 5 stars So true to life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2020
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I’ve just read this book again after a gap of a few years. It’s still funny.....and it made me laugh aloud which I rarely do! The reason being it’s so true to life you can’t believe it’s all true. This is an accurate account of the state of Policing in the UK today. In fact, when it was serialised under a different format on Facebook years ago the Command Team were so concerned about it that it was discussed at their meetings. A must read for new recruits and old retirees....very sharp observations with some great characters. If there’s any criticism.....it’s too short. I wanted more.
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averagebuyer
5.0 out of 5 stars good read for budding new officers and old sweats
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2015
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A tongue in cheek look at recent events surrounding policing in England.

The author has a very dry and at times predictable sense of humour but manages to do it tastefully. I laughed aloud throughout my read which I did in one sitting it was so good.

Clearly a very experienced officers view of how the police has changed. Some may find his views as being anti-progress or stuck in time, but there are many that think a lot of the changes being introduced to policing today are designed to appease the public and the media as opposed to improving core policing functions like prevent crime and catch offenders.

I would recommend this to all who are new officers or who may just have an interest in the policing establishment. Experienced officers may also find they agree with many of the opinions held.
For anyone outside of these two groups, if you fancy a giggle have a read of this book.
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When
5.0 out of 5 stars Satirical genius - the most hilarious book you will read this decade!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2015
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Satirical genius !
The most hilarious thing I have read in years.
This is the book that will make you giggle out loud as you read it - and for anyone who is or has been a serving police officer it is an essential read as it uses satire and humour to actually illustrate the reality of the systematic destruction of British policing by politicians and senior police ranks.
....however this book is only recommended to police senior officers and managers who possess an extremely good sense of humour and an ability to laugh at themselves !
This was the book that made me spill my drink from laughing uncontrollably..... a definite recommend.
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Rob Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2016
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A great book written by an author who has been there and done it, thus provides the reader with an accurate portrayal of the current police "service".

Many of the stories provided me with a trip down memory lane causing me to laugh out loud, but also shake my head that "the job" has become what it has.
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Colin Murtagh
4.0 out of 5 stars A satirical look at policing in Britian and how it's ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2016
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A satirical look at policing in Britian and how it's evolved. Reminds me a lot of the column in Private Eye but with a bit more venom. Certainly worth a read
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