Talking poster spreads police pledge
PIONEERING technology is being used to tell people what police promise to do to fight crime in the region.
Humberside Police have installed a talking poster at the Paragon Interchange in Hull, to help deliver their Policing Pledge.
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With the sign, from left, Sgt Andy Parsons, Adil Khan and Luana Smith
A sonic box within the poster transmits the 10-point message in several languages including Urdu, Kurdish, Polish and Mandarin.
It is the first time the technology has been used in England.
Adil Khan, diversity unit manager at Humberside Police, said: "The unit works closely with all the communities across the city and the region.
"Because of our close contacts and partnership working we were able to determine the top four most commonly used languages in the area.
"It is vital the message of the pledge reaches as many people as possible and we were able to put together the multilingual campaign with their guidance and input."
The Policing Pledge was introduced by the Government to raise public confidence in the police.
It states the force will treat everyone with respect and sets targets for response times and improved communication with crime victims and the public.
Mr Kahn said: "The pledge is our commitment to our communities and neighbourhoods to deliver an ever-improving service.
"It is founded on what our communities have told us they want and expect. It is our assurance to treat everyone fairly, with dignity and respect, be visible when needed and to keep people informed."
More than 150,000 people travel through the city centre interchange every month.
The message is played 24 hours a day at 30-second intervals.
It is hoped the poster, which is next to WH Smith, will reach as wide an audience as possible.
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by Charles, Cott
Saturday, July 04 2009, 1:20AM
“And the ten points of the message are what exactly?
1) We wont respond on Friday nights cos were too busy in town.
2) We dont work Saturdays/Sundays; resting from Friday.
3) Dont expect us to come out for a burglary.
4) If you're drunk and black; have good health insurance.
5) We always cover our backs.
6) We will shoot innocent mental health patients; we dont let anyone know who does the shooting.
7) We cover our backs.
8) We have the full backing of the LPA to do whatever we think is right.
9) We still cover our backs.
10) No police officer will ever be prosecuted for killing anyone no matter how strong the evidence.
11) We cover our backs fronts sides goolies. You bet.
12) We can't count ...”
by Netty, Hull
Friday, July 03 2009, 8:39PM
“So we now have coppers in boxes, cardboard coppers. Does anyone know where the proper coppers have gone?”
by nelly, Hull
Friday, July 03 2009, 6:34PM
“And perhaps do a English version too !”
by Nelly, Hull
Friday, July 03 2009, 6:31PM
“Could this bunkum be put on the big screen where even more people would see it ?”
by Norman, Hull
Friday, July 03 2009, 3:22PM
“In marks out of ten,how does this rank alongside cardboard cut outs of coppers? What with these innovations multiplied in every force in the land, the old saying of "There's never a copper when you need one" will be true and think of the cash that will be saved on pensions.”