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squeezzii Jul 13th 2010 8:31 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by Jen1977ni (Post 8700431)
At the end of the day I was a Police Officer and I saw another officer doing something out of line, I knew he'd been moved to our station because of another issue where'd he'd worked previously, but didn't quite know what the issue had been. Anyhoo, you know when you get a really bad vibe from someone, well it ended up, after discussing this with my colleagues, that they too had felt uncomfortable in his presence and with his general topics of conversation and demeanor. Luckily it didn't backfire, but even if it had, we are employed to protect the public, not push them about all over the place just because we have a quick temper!

Wish there were more police here with the same mindset as you have.

Officer Dibble Jul 13th 2010 8:35 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by emelems (Post 8700204)
I tend to keep my council, unless the offence falls into a category that goes against my principles.. For instance, if I knew that someone was having an affair and their innocent partner was none the wiser, then I would have to say something as cheating on people goes against my personal principles.. if that makes sense.

Other than that, I usually find that keeping schtum is best.

Em x

Ooh, hell no. Affairs and all that carry on is the one area where I wouldnt get involved. I did once and I ended up being the baddie.

I'd have no worries putting someone in to the coppers if it was a serious offence but other than that, no. Karma can be a real bitch.

tartankoala Jul 13th 2010 8:41 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by Professional Princess (Post 8700061)
I was talking to someone about this yesterday who was saying that he hates anyone that 'grasses' people up, no matter what they have done - the code is simple where he comes from, quite simply you never dob.

I think this is mad because there are some situations where you have to - for instance if you knew someone had committed a crime such as rape/child abuse - of course you would grass them up surely?:confused:

We all have our limits as to what we would keep quiet about but the 'don't grass - at any cost', well that is just bullshit. Its shocking that there are people who honour that code because sometimes reporting someone is the only way.

I agree and I bet if you were to say to ask this person about the rape/child abuse scenario they'd probably say "ah yeah but that's different".

man_called_Horse Jul 13th 2010 9:50 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 
If some one on this board boasted he was committing visa fraud by means of a non-genuine relationship ad indicating he breached other visa and tax restrictions... do you think you would inform DIAC?

Officer Dibble Jul 13th 2010 9:54 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by man_called_Horse (Post 8700695)
If some one on this board boasted he was committing visa fraud by means of a non-genuine relationship ad indicating he breached other visa and tax restrictions... do you think you would inform DIAC?

No. DIAC and the like have enough power at their disposal to pick these people out as they see fit. A victimless crime, I would say. Karmas a bitch.

Jen1977ni Jul 13th 2010 10:02 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by man_called_Horse (Post 8700695)
If some one on this board boasted he was committing visa fraud by means of a non-genuine relationship ad indicating he breached other visa and tax restrictions... do you think you would inform DIAC?

The person in question hasn't been online in a while: Last Activity: Jul 4th 2010 2:05 pm hmmmmmmm :p

man_called_Horse Jul 13th 2010 10:06 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 
Yeah I know he also changed his email address linked to his facebook page and the default profile pic of his facebook is now a picture of the beach, I think he near crapped himself once I posted his Picture... talk about back peddling

Officer Dibble Jul 13th 2010 10:12 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by Jen1977ni (Post 8700713)
The person in question hasn't been online in a while: Last Activity: Jul 4th 2010 2:05 pm hmmmmmmm :p


Originally Posted by man_called_Horse (Post 8700719)
Yeah I know he also changed his email address linked to his facebook page and the default profile pic of his facebook is now a picture of the beach, I think he near crapped himself once I posted his Picture... talk about back peddling

Strange. As an Australian. it'd be the lowest of the low to turn him in.

Jen1977ni Jul 13th 2010 10:21 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by man_called_Horse (Post 8700719)
Yeah I know he also changed his email address linked to his facebook page and the default profile pic of his facebook is now a picture of the beach, I think he near crapped himself once I posted his Picture... talk about back peddling

HAHA CLASS! lol I see Norn Irn has made it into the Toowoomba Chronicle, how embarrassing! :(

man_called_Horse Jul 13th 2010 10:24 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by Jen1977ni (Post 8700736)
HAHA CLASS! lol I see Norn Irn has made it into the Toowoomba Chronicle, how embarrassing! :(

Yeah same in Daily Telegraph, some sh!t never changes.

Jen1977ni Jul 13th 2010 10:25 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by man_called_Horse (Post 8700740)
Yeah same in Daily Telegraph, some sh!t never changes.

I dunno if it's just cos I'm so far away, but this year it seems to be a helluva lot worse, police being shot at etc...not good! :(

Officer Dibble Jul 13th 2010 10:42 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 
Sounds like you already know the answers to your little quibbles. :sneaky:

Jen1977ni Jul 13th 2010 10:52 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by Officer Dibble (Post 8700771)
Sounds like you already know the answers to your little quibbles. :sneaky:

?

Officer Dibble Jul 13th 2010 10:58 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by Jen1977ni (Post 8700782)
?

:blink::(:huh::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Jen1977ni Jul 13th 2010 11:07 pm

Re: Would you 'dob' on someone?
 

Originally Posted by Officer Dibble (Post 8700771)
Sounds like you already know the answers to your little quibbles. :sneaky:

Who was this meant for!?


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