Steve Arnold

[Matt Johnson @Matt_Johnson_UK]

It's #WPCYvonneFletcher's birthday today and the book about her life, her murder and John Murray's 39-year campaign for justice just entered the top 100 on Amazon's book chart. Coincidence? I don't think so.

[Matt Johnson @Matt_Johnson_UK]

Sad day today. #WPCYvonneFletcher was born on the 15th June 1958. Murdered on 17th April 1984.
‘I can see a day in the future when human memory, being what it is, has discarded the events that now seem so important, and the shadows from the trees above sway slowly to and fro on the pavement of St James’s Square, the sunlight catching a small memorial. Maybe two people passing by will stop and one will say to the other – Yvonne Fletcher? Who was she? To which there is a simple and noble answer: She was a member of the British Police Force.’
Michael Winner, founder of the Police Memorial Trust, 1984
The shock that was generated within the British police service cannot be overstated. Many of the police officers who were serving at the time of Yvonne Fletcher’s murder are still angry about her killing. I am one of those officers. We were denied justice at the time of the killing and we have now waited twenty-five years for justice to be done. We will not go away.
Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and
Wales. 2009.
The eldest of four sisters, Yvonne was just three years old when she told her parents she wanted to be a police officer. Aged eighteen, on 14 March 1977, she joined the Metropolitan Police.
Yvonne was small of stature and, before applying to the Met, had been rejected by two police forces nearer her home. As a result, she did stretching exercises and ate well to try and gain the extra height she needed. It wasn’t to be though and, on the day she turned up at Paddington Green Police Station to be assessed, she had prepared herself for disappointment. So impressed were the interview board, however, that they decided to make an exception. ‘What Miss Fletcher lacks in height, she more than makes up for in personality and determination,’ the board chairman wrote. Her application was approved.
PC Peter Rogers: ‘Yvonne was friendly conscientious, and a popular member of A Relief. She was happy in her work and personal life. Everything seemed to be coming together for her.’
#RIP

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@dadwithahat1 Read “No ordinary day” by Matt Johnson and John Murray. It will shock you how far back political control of the police began and who started it and the attitude of those in power.

[Brick Cop©️ @Brick_Cop]

Unfortunately footage of the murder of Sergeant Matt Ratana is now in the public domain.

The custody CCTV has been released and is available for the world to see.

For the sake of his loved ones, colleagues and all those who responded and helped, please @standardnews take it down and no one else share it.

The jury need to see it, but it does not need to be shared and viewed around the world.

Please no one else post it either and instead remember Sergeant Ratana’s inspirational words. 😔 #ThinBlueLine

[Matt Johnson @Matt_Johnson_UK]

From @LeeChildReacher - An important book, especially now - both an intensely personal story, and a sober analysis of a political scandal'. No Ordinary Day, available now. https://t.co/HuD4KSHMMD @metpoliceuk @the_police_fdn @PFEW_HQ @policecareuk

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

And another walk taken today @WestonbirtArboretum #treeclub

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@PoliceChiefs Back in the 80’s every burglary was attended and then followed up by CID. Wheel turned full circle again. Stop selling it as a triumph. Back to basics like beat patrolling is needed.

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

So peaceful today @WestonbirtArboretum #treeclub

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@Thursley @MikePannett Pre ordered it and started reading a couple of days ago. Apart from anything else the level of detail is astonishing. So well researched and written. As you say emotional ups and downs.

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@DonnaDlm71 @excopfim Let MH professionals/ambo attend first, then if there is a threat to life call the police, not call the police first.

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@DonnaDlm71 Yep, very impressed with her. Her military experience standing her in good stead. Think she will make a good PM in time,

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

Thank you to everyone involved in the Coronation today, especially the Police and Military. You have done your country proud.
Long Live The King! 🇬🇧

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@BatsfordA #treeclub
Batsford Arboretum looking good the other day. For once the sun shone for a few minutes 😎

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

One of the cherry trees we planted last year for the Queen’s Green Canopy has just started to open #treecop @ResponsePS

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@DonnaDlm71 Need a big bowl of ice cream for dessert after all that hard work

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@Ex_arv_sgt @Greenbankhotel @Noora_AlAmoora Small world! We had lunch in Falmouth as well @ The Lookout.

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

Beautiful morning in Cornwall, lovely walk down to a small cove.#TreeClub @ResponsePS

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@obbsie Not worth pointing out that allegations or complaints are not in themselves evidence of wrongdoing is it? That’s why there are investigations to find any evidence that leads to prosecution or misconduct hearings. MSM won’t say that tho’ will they?

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@JJSharpers People sometimes say “you’re lucky” but I always say it’s down to the choices you make.

[Steve Arnold @stevearnold05]

@KatieMagnet My son is a self employed gardener. That’s about what he charges BUT remember all the overheads. Tools, vehicle, fuel, maintenance, insurance, time between jobs etc. He could charge more but doesn’t rip people off. Work is getting busy again but he’s not making a fortune.