Would you report a police officer flouting lockdown?

[Booksandwine80]

A PCSO who I know to say hello to (used to cover our area and also lives around here) is clearly flouting the lockdown rules and it’s really irritating me.

I saw her three weeks ago, walking her baby granddaughter in her pram-the daughter granddaughter and partner most definitely 100% don’t live in the same household.

Then, just today I’ve seen her walk past our house, with the daughter walking really closely side by side.

I’m shocked as she should know better shouldn’t she? Should I tell anyone?

[NotaRealLawyer]

Lilactree if you are feeling suicidal, then get some real life help.
It's mental health awareness week.
www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-week

The police officers you refer to in such an unpleasant derogatory way, are the people who will turn up to save you when you are in danger of self harm. Even when you are referring to them as "pigs".

Get some help for yourself.

[Bananasandorangesss]

Her job is neither here nor there - she’s doing none of these things while in uniform

[Bramblebear92]

It's probably against guidelines and feels unfair but there's no need to report her. You have no idea what some could be going through. Being isolated is a very unnatural state of being. I think if the government had spoken a little bit more about seeing family/loved ones then people would have hung on. But with no end in sight, people will eventually take matters into their own hands. She won't be the first or last.

[fustratedflo]

I understand it's frustrating. Our neighbours have had numerous BBQ's with a lot of visitors daily. I also have a friend who's a nurse and she has people round almost everyday. In fact, most of the people I know are starting to ignore the rules. It bothers me as like someone mentioned previously, this will only drag on longer and I have a newborn baby, I really don't want to catch this virus but I wouldn't report them, I'm just not that kind of person and never could be but everyone's different x

[HalfOfWhoIUsedToBe]

These threads are getting really annoying and I mean both sides.

If you want to report them, just do it.
If you have done something that goes against guidance, you’ve done it.

Why do people need to announce stuff or get opinions if they feel they’re doing the right thing for them? Whether it’s you’re sticking to the rules and reporting others or breaking the rules, just get on with it. I think I’ve come to the conclusion it’s just attention seeking and wanting some sort of reaction.

[SquirtleSquad]

@HalfOfWhoIUsedToBe why did you open the thread if they're getting so annoying? It's very clear what it's about from the title.

[HalfOfWhoIUsedToBe]

why did you open the thread if they're getting so annoying? It's very clear what it's about from the title.

To say what I wanted to say. HTH.

[HavenDilemma]

I walked past a neighbour's house yesterday and saw her son with his wife & baby walking out of his Mum's house with his Mum then stood at the door shouting "See you next week!"

She's a Police Inspector (the Mum)

They think they're immune

[TheAlphaandtheOmega]

I doubt the police are going to be knocking on every door asking if there is an illicit relative there, I hope not anyway as they should be out breaking up the large gatherings and going after proper criminals.

As an aside I see the Chief Constable of Derbyshire police has retired early after probe into his 'personal conduct' off duty, (he was the one with the drones spying on walkers)

[LadyPenelope68]

So you won't report your Sister, but you'll report someone else? Double standards eh? Try minding your own business. However, if you do think you're so bored that you have to report it, only do so if you are going to report your sister as well, you can't do just one, that would be hypocritical.

[MRex]

If you see her holding a big party then report her. One person with their daughter and grandaughter, no. It's really very sad that you feel the need to hurt someone else for no good reason, we're all struggling but try a little compassion.

[Madein1995]

Yabu. Report bbqs and parties by all means, not someone seeing their family. I can just imagine you being a curtain twicher op

[Booksandwine80]

Ok so I’ve had my arse handed to me on a plate

I was tired yesterday and feeling low about not seeing family and friends so when she walked past I just thought “FFS”.

I appreciate it’s none of my business, I just saw red and vented.

@Greggers2017

Perhaps you could apologise for the disgusting comment you made towards me implying that I found your sisters mental health funny? I don’t know how you even made that despicable assumption about me.

[Myimaginarycathasfleas]

I wouldn't let it worry you OP. If she was out partying at the weekend fair enough, but it's just her immediate family. I see breaches all the time. People really don't know what 2m looks like.

I think setting an example is important for people in high places. I'm not sure I'd fret too much about a PSCO.

[Nicknacky]

We are into 9 weeks of this and people still don’t know the difference between guidelines and law. I’m not just referring to the op here, it’s clear people think they can report breaches of the guidelines and they will be interested.

Can people please learn the difference?

[Booksandwine80]

@LadyPenelope68

At what point did I mention my sister? I don’t have one

[Nicknacky]

She means your sister in law.

[MRex]

Fair enough @Booksandwine80, I hope you feel more cheerful today.

[Greggers2017]

@Booksandwine80 I'm not apologising for the fact you responded with a laughing emoji when I mentioned that my sister is having severe mental health issues. 🙄

[Woodandsky]

OK so my son's disabled partner just had a baby (they don't live with us) and she has had to go back into hospital with serious complications.

Me & the family I do live with are now locking down completely so that we can safely offer hands on help, including going to their house, them coming to us and possibly even all of us going out for a walk.

I believe this is all allowed under the heading of caring for a vulnerable person - are you going to report me? These sort of threads are making an anxious time much worse for us. If we have a party & have 20 people round then please do go ahead and report us, otherwise leave us alone.

[RoosterPie]

Agree @Woodandsky.

Yesterday I had to go to maternity triage because I started bleeding. As allowed by the RCOG guidelines, my sister came over to look after my 2 year old (husband in surgery and couldn’t get hold of him). All my neighbour would have seen would have been someone else in my house.

I really think we need to just leave people alone unless there is something akin to the 20 person party you mention.

Congratulations on the grandchild

[Woodandsky]

Thanks Rooster

I’m even setting up the spare room so they can stay over if they want - that will really start the curtain twitchers going...

Hope everything is ok with you :)

[Sorryoo]

My NDN works in a care home and is socialising with friends and family who don't live with her. Would people say she shouldn't be reported - and I should mind my own business given the horrific amount of deaths in care homes? I am genuinely interested to know. And I don't think seeing friends is any less risk than seeing family members (which seems to be justifiable on MN) as being related to someone doesn't make them less of a risk.

What about a paramedic socialising with others - no social distancing or PPE. Acceptable?

I do think it makes a difference with the above people, and a police officer, due to the type of job they do. I am shielded (I have lung disease and recovering from pneumonia). I am not seeing anyone other my household as I am terrified of what the outcome would be.

However I am more likely to come into contact with the emergency services than the general public and I do expect them not to knowingly put people at risk. There is a likelihood I would see a paramedic. I would like to be able to trust them.

Do people really believe this is OK?

[Woodandsky]

Your NDN does seem to be overstepping the mark there I give you.

As a shielding person (like my son’s partner) if you were to need help and relatives that were also isolating came in your home to help you how would you feel if you were reported?