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AIBU to report abuse of police power?

105 replies

SnipSnapSnip · 16/05/2019 17:53

Without going into too much detail as it may be outing I was harassed by a uniformed police officer on the street and then he followed me into my place of work. This went on for an hour and forty minutes.

For the record I have committed no crime whatsoever, he just was just on some sort of dictatorship. I suspect it was possibly my religion or the fact I’m a young woman that wouldn’t give in to his bullying behaviour.

Obviously I haven’t been charged with any crime, as I didn’t commit any, so apart from the embarrassment & fear I’m no worse off in the long run. Should I leave it & rise above it? Or report it and risk being targeted again?

OP posts:
GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 16/05/2019 18:39

Rubbish! Sorry this just isn’t true.

NotSuchASmugMarriedNow1 · 16/05/2019 18:41

No I don't believe its true either.

And how did he know your religion

funnylittlefloozie · 16/05/2019 18:44

I would assume that the OP is a hijabi, or possibly a nun, hence the "policeman" being aware of her religion.

The rest of it sounds peculiar in the extreme. I dont know ANY coppers who have 1h 40m to mess about with such a non-event.

mbosnz · 16/05/2019 18:44

Well, if a woman is wearing hijab, couldn't that be a fairly identifying factor as to what religion she is?

Coulddowithanap · 16/05/2019 18:44

Sounds like there is more to this..

AndOutComeTheBoobs · 16/05/2019 18:47

He called you?

How?

Scrumptiousbears · 16/05/2019 18:48

I agree this all sounds very odd.

ReanimatedSGB · 16/05/2019 18:49

It's not at all unheard of for individual police officers to be petty, racist, sexist bullies. If you have his number or other identifying details, OP, I would suggest complaining.

WorraLiberty · 16/05/2019 18:51

He followed you into your work and then phoned you for 1 hour and 40 minutes?

Or have I read that wrong?

PlatypusPie · 16/05/2019 18:53

A policeman decides to pick on you because you parked on private land, amongst many others who were not targetted , harasses you about it for 1 hour and forty minutes ( ?!) , gets your phone number from thin air and then follows you into work and continue to harass you , presumably in front of witnesses. And you have done nothing except the civil trespass ( which he is somehow monitoring without any input or complaint from the owner - not a police matter anyway ) .

Either you have left a huge amount out or this is a fabrication.

Reasonstobeearful · 16/05/2019 18:54

Complain. He sounds like a twat. Most of them are tbf.

Fiveredbricks · 16/05/2019 18:54

Things that didn't happen #2356

OP either you're really being vague or this didn't happen. The police cant even get those details like place of work, from your reg.

Why even make this up?

Batshittery · 16/05/2019 18:56

It is not unheard of for some police to petty etc, however, police do not have anything to do with private car parks. It would be a civil matter. Nor do the police get your phone number or work details from a registration number. Why was he ringing you OP if he was with you?

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 16/05/2019 18:58

Place of work from car reg? I don’t think so.

Lellochip · 16/05/2019 18:58

The police must have some way of getting a phone number from a number plate, I had them call me on my mobile when someone broke into my car. Presume reg was all they had to track me down?

ASauvignonADay · 16/05/2019 18:59

Surely the police are too busy picking up actual crime and things that have been reported? I'm not sure I believe it either, or feel there are huge chunks missing.

Nicknacky · 16/05/2019 19:00

You can’t track down phone numbers from number plates. You can obviously check other systems with the persons name and if they have been in contact with the police previously then it may be recorded.

But not against a registration plate.

DGRossetti · 16/05/2019 19:01

Surely the police are too busy picking up actual crime and things that have been reported?

Not according to HarryTheOwl ...

Absolutepowercorrupts · 16/05/2019 19:02

SteveTheSpiderPlant · 16/05/2019 19:02

Fairly sure the DVLA have no record of my employer.

YourSarcasmIsDripping · 16/05/2019 19:04

Can it happen? Yes,police officers(fire fighters, doctors, accountants etc) can be dicks just like any other people.
Did it happen? No idea.

As for religion, some of them have specific dress codes that make their followers easily identifiable,particularly the women.

If it happened exactly as you say OP then you have every right to complain and you should do so.

Callistone · 16/05/2019 19:06

They can't get your phone number and work place from the DVLA

Original poster
SnipSnapSnip · 16/05/2019 19:07

Thanks to all those who genuinely replied instead of accusing me of being a liar ....I think I was lacking confidence to report but I will. Thank you.

....yes I am realise I’m being vague in case of being recognised but that was the “issue”. Parking in a private car park. I don’t live in England

OP posts:
Buster72 · 16/05/2019 19:07

Definitely a police man 100%.

Pretty much I walked on, he then started phoning me & then appeared in my work. He was able to get all details from my registration.

Well you do have grounds to complain.....if it happened like you said....just remember to include the details you left out

NunoGoncalves · 16/05/2019 19:11

If you were believed you were harassed then yes you should definitely report it. Otherwise this person is just going to continue getting away with abusing his power.