Emergency Services
Cops Apologise for ‘Unacceptable’ Facebook Post
The RPU added: ‘If you dont like it thats your prerogative, maybe unfollow our page.’
The Police have apologised for a post made by the Roads Policing Unit during last night’s storm.
A post appeared criticising a young driver for ringing 999 while out during the storm.
Having labelled the call ‘job of the night’ the police said: ‘A 999 call from a driver / passenger who are worried that there car is going to get blown over (no way would it have). Given the location they were in it would suggest they were having a skeet at the elements. Now given the forecast this at the very least was a daft thing to do & definitely wasn’t a 999 emergency. We have plenty to do in weather like this without this unnecessary drama. A call to parents and hopefully an educational talking to. #absolutleyunbelieveablejeff #DarwinAward.’
When challenged on this by islanders, the police doubled down to say they were trying to promote people being safe and they didn’t want to see any officers being put in dangerous positions.
The RPU added: ‘If you dont like it thats your prerogative, maybe unfollow our page.’
However, today the cops’ main page has apologised and said the post was ‘regrettably unacceptable and should not have been published’.
It added: ‘These are clearly views of the individual making the comment but certainly do not represent the views of the Isle of Man Constabulary.
‘The Constabulary wish to apologise to those involved in the matter and will be making contact directly today. Any member of the Public who feels that they are in danger or in need of help should be encouraged to ask for help. Over the years, the Isle of Man Constabulary have worked hard to try and build confidence with the Public, in particular the work the Roads Policing Team carry out on a regular basis with young people around safer roads, safer drivers, ‘Drive Safe Live Long’ and the ‘Crucial Crew’.
‘We sincerely hope that this regrettable post has not undone that hard work. Rest assured formal apologies will be made and the matter has been referred to our professional standards department for further investigation.’
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