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Police withdraw stalking protection order application against Caroline Farrow

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BinturongsSmellOfPopcorn · 23/06/2023 08:45

Or rather their barrister does. The case somehow got as far as court without the police giving Caroline's representations to the barrister. Once he read them he declined to proceeed.

https://twitter.com/CF_Farrow/status/1671854328485691392?

https://twitter.com/CF_Farrow/status/1672117973862039552?

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RocketPanda · 07/08/2023 11:41

I hope Caroline is doing OK. She's been in my thoughts this weekend and I even said a little prayer for her. I'm baptised Catholic but haven't had any faith for a long time but I know she is devout.

DrLouiseJMoody · 07/08/2023 12:54

It's not presenting an argument when I say "An officer is on a seven week jolly having racked up seven thousand pounds to the taxpayer 'cos she was too lazy and / or biased to acknowledge Caroline's submissions leading to her application being binned." That's just a fact that I'm allowed to share.

And I'll have a moment of being egotistical when I say that, as someone who sees most correspondence and case details, posters are likely to find me more credible than a self-identified police officer.

And anyway, I'm a Dr, so authority, innit.

LarkLane · 07/08/2023 13:05

DrLouiseJMoody
Does the bounce back email message from the Surrey Officer say that she is:
On leave?
or
On holiday?

As there is a difference in meaning iyswim. I'm itching to know, but no worries if it's not something to share.

DrLouiseJMoody · 07/08/2023 13:09

The email says on leave (it's just dawned what the difference might be but that's probably too hopeful).

LarkLane · 07/08/2023 13:13

DrLouiseJMoody · 07/08/2023 13:09

The email says on leave (it's just dawned what the difference might be but that's probably too hopeful).

Well now. There's interesting.
I strongly doubt that she's on a jolly in Australia in that case.

anyolddinosaur · 07/08/2023 13:29

It is annoying to have to skip wads of text to find the genuine updates. You do not have to respond to attention seekers, just ignore them and let them talk to themself.

Felix125 · 07/08/2023 13:32

anyolddinosaur
I agree - perhaps the 'BWV time travel' can be put to rest now.

Felix125 · 07/08/2023 13:35

LarkLane
On leave or on holiday or on a course, or its maybe compassionate leave.

The OIC doesn't have to explain what they are doing on such an email 'bounce back' - they are on leave, which means they are away from their normal duties on the shift.

DiabolicalFinial · 07/08/2023 14:36

@anyolddinosaur - I agree… No attention, no engagement, no validation.
I will continue to skim to actual updates/relevant discussion.

LarkLane · 07/08/2023 14:53

"On leave" may also be a euphemism for an officer being suspended. It's not going to be on an email reply to someone outside the Service that "this officer has been suspended" is it?
Omitted from the mansplain above.

Suspension can happen where there is an investigation of a public complaint or conduct matter, or where there is an allegation of misconduct or gross misconduct under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 and it's thought to be in the public interest to suspend.

Not every complaint brings a suspension, there's criteria to be met.

The officer may take annual leave during this time, if the request is cleared with Professional Standards.

The suspension should be regularly reviewed, usually, every four weeks.

The officer should be kept informed, as should the officer's representative.

Suspension is to aid the investigation, it's not a punishment nor a suggestion of guilt. However, the findings of the investigation may lead to further action.

During the period of suspension, the officer is usually required to stay away from police premises, to not discuss the case with other officers apart from the nominated representative, and the officer has no police powers during this time.

To be very clear, I'm talking in general terms here, I'm not saying this particular officer has been suspended.

However, it's a possibility not to be ignored.

DiabolicalFinial · 07/08/2023 15:08

@LarkLane - so the open cases just stagnate?

IcakethereforeIam · 07/08/2023 15:27

I'm surprised an 'out of office' doesn't has a signpost to someone who can deal in the interim, especially as it's such a lengthy period.

LarkLane · 07/08/2023 16:19

DiabolicalFinial · 07/08/2023 15:08

@LarkLane - so the open cases just stagnate?

Surrey are awaiting a decision from the CPS towards the end of August on another potential charge(s). The officer had already done that paperwork prior to "leave" I presume.

It's likely, but not definite, that the rest of the officer's caseload is indeed stagnating. I don't know what Surrey's policy is in this circumstance. But if the new Chief, were on a damage limitation exercise, he would want Professional Standards to go through the rest of the caseload too surely? And have it dealt with it accordingly. Just in case there was something else he didn't know about, waiting to blow up.

I'm not privy to Caroline's paperwork at all, nor do I speak to her. I just have a strong belief that this will sort in her favour.

SinnerBoy · 07/08/2023 16:20

And anyway, I'm a Dr, so authority, innit.

Oh great! I've got this funny rash....

😃

LarkLane · 07/08/2023 16:39

*apols for the typos, cooking and typing don't go together!

colouringindoors · 07/08/2023 21:56

MrsOvertonsWindow · 07/08/2023 11:31

Tone deaf, narcissistic males come in all shapes, sizes and uniforms.
Just saying.

God this. He does not appear to have any empathy whatsover. Just give it a break. I want to hear updates about Caroline.

JanesLittleGirl · 07/08/2023 22:15

Leave it out
Give it a break
I've had enough
I've had all I can take.

If you think this is directed at you then it probably is.

SinnerBoy · 07/08/2023 22:18

colouringindoors · Today 21:56

God this. He does not appear to have any empathy whatsover. Just give it a break. I want to hear updates about Caroline.

Yes, you see "53 new messages" and by now know that 32 are from PC blinking Plum. It's really distracting and apart from owt else, my scrolling finger is gettin RSI.

DiabolicalFinial · 08/08/2023 00:39

Thanks, @LarkLane. I appreciate the insight.

SabrinaThwaite · 09/09/2023 18:28

Good to see that @DrLouiseJMoody has posted an X/Twitter update on Surrey police (on 1st September - I’m a bit behind).

Seems like the person associated with a Twitter account that harassed CF with thousands of Tweets has been unmasked.

Let’s hope that Surrey police are on the case and banging on the culprit’s door, seizing electronic devices and following up with stalking orders.

LarkLane · 09/09/2023 19:43

Thanks for the update.
I wonder if X will be having their devices seized, and X arrested and investigated?
It would be the right thing to do surely?

MassiveWordSalad · 09/09/2023 20:32

LarkLane · 09/09/2023 19:43

Thanks for the update.
I wonder if X will be having their devices seized, and X arrested and investigated?
It would be the right thing to do surely?

Well, you'd think so, wouldn't you?

But the police only seem to go after easy targets.

SideWonder · 09/09/2023 20:42

LarkLane · 09/09/2023 19:43

Thanks for the update.
I wonder if X will be having their devices seized, and X arrested and investigated?
It would be the right thing to do surely?

You might think that, but we couldn't possibly say.

(Wasn't this what the Government Whip said just before he pushed the journalist off the roof of the House of Commons?)

NB Fiction: House of Cards.

lechiffre55 · 09/09/2023 23:06

LarkLane · 09/09/2023 19:43

Thanks for the update.
I wonder if X will be having their devices seized, and X arrested and investigated?
It would be the right thing to do surely?

No need to speculate, there's a really simple rule to wrok this out.
If X is female she's fucked and the police will throw the book at her.
If X is male, and especially if X is male and identifies as a woman, Surrey police will bend over backwards and take it up the arse to make sure X has the most fragrant and head tilty of days.