A photograph taken in 2011 showing the costly expense of
flying a flag outside Oakham Police Station
Police Stations throughout Leicestershire and Rutland
would probably have liked to show their respects for
the tragic loss of PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes,
whose funerals are today and tomorrow.
By simply lowering their flags. this simply
mark of respect has been denied
FLAGPOLES were torn down from Leicestershire Constabulary
police stations in a bizarre bid to save money, one year ago.
It is claimed A portable mast is moved between stations for special occasions.
I can't imagine what that costs? Does the Chief Constable carry it in the boot of his patrol car?
Former officers called the cost-cutting scheme by Leicestershire Police “a sad sign of the times”.
Poles have been taken down in Market Harborough, Coalville, Loughborough, Oakham and Leicester.
I learnt the budget at Oakham Police station is so tight, the outgoing Inspector was not permitted to take his mug to Loughborough and the reminder of his service is placed in the hands of visitors who require a cup of tea, which I understand is still free if required by visitors.
