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I would, he wouldn't. (Aged 51)
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Police Professional | Most senior UK officer criticised for fleeing Westminster terror attack
The latest revelation has caused further anger, with many commentators accusing the most senior officer in the country at the time of lack of leadership and cowardice.
Social media users were highly critical and questioned whether he should be stripped of his knighthood.
Former MPS officer @Gallifrey1980 tweeted: “I’m now wondering when Craig Mackey I refuse to call him Sir, as in the circumstances it’s clearly unearned and undeserved, will be investigated for neglect of duty and misconduct in a public office after his admission that he failed to assist PC Keith Palmer. #coward.”
Academic in Islamic terrorism, Dr Paul Stott, said: “After many terrorist attacks, admiration has (rightly) been expressed for those who run towards the violence, whilst the public seeks safety. Sir Craig Mackey, it seems, is the exception.”
Another former MPS officer of 30 years, Alan Wright, wrote: “Today’s headlines have just stunned me into (almost) silence and left me ashamed that I was ever a member of the same organisation”
And Mike Weavers added: “Have thought long and hard about Acting Commissioner #CraigMackeyactions. Still cannot get away from fact that he was the most senior leader in the #Met and chose to drive away from his men when they were in desperate need. Abject failure of leadership that cannot be excused.”
Police officer describes moment Westminster terrorist looked him 'directly in the eye' before murdering PC Keith Palmer
And then there is PC Carlisle:
PC Carlisle said he had backed away by about 10 metres when he turned to see the terrorist attacking his colleague
“I ran forward intending to issue a rugby tackle, shoulder barge,” he said. “He came at me with knives up. I was very close.”
The distraction gave PC Palmer time to get up and run as PC Carlisle shouted for armed support, the inquest heard, but he collapsed metres away and died at the scene of his injuries.
PC Carlisle told how he saw close protection officers with handguns drawn approaching, adding: “I indicated the suspect, making it clear who the attacker was and pointing him out.”
After Masood was shot, the officer secured him in handcuffs, fearing he was a “jihadi-type” attacker who might be wearing a suicide vest.
He then saw PC Palmer on the ground surrounded by a “gaggle of people” and went to help.
I have said numerous times, the hardest thing is the fear of letting your mates down. One time in Iraq I was in the area when someone had stepped on a mine. My instinct was to run to it. The sensible answer might have been to stay away. As it was others did the same and they were closer and got there first.
A leader says "follow me", and not "off you go."
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Author: Sonic67
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26-11-2019 01:45:40
When did a General last lead you on a skirmish?