Crofty's Blog

 My biggest reason for joining the cops was to do with protecting weak and vulnerable people. I love the idea of riding quickly to someone...

I was mid rant this morning when I saw the front page of The Week magazine. It heavily criticised  the policing of the G20 demonstrations wh...

 This story is about a cop we'll call Andy Jones. Andy was a right miserable bastard, a cynical grumpy long-in-the-tooth community bobby...

I previously published anecdotes from policing under a pseudonym, now I'm retired I can revisit these.   I was promoted in 1997 to Longs...

During this year's Lent I had a 'fast' from all social media. It was interesting to notice what I missed and didn't miss: Fa...

I have previously, at length and loudly, said I don't like the New Year celebration. You can read why here . This year however New Year...

I wouldn't go to watch Deep Purple last year, nor would I wish to watch the Rolling Stones anytime  soon.  I have the view that music ...