Police intelligence-Oxymoron?

mervyn · Aug 29, 2015

There were many protests at the mayhem outside the big steps at the end of the game, caused by the police blocking off this exit. After doing the circular route I asked a senior officer why there were so many police, cars and any number off dogs creating a very tense atmosphere, particularly frightening for youngsters.

he said there were reports of a planned bit of naughtiness by thirty Newport supporters. If the reports were true, did it need 40+ policemen! a dozen dogs! and a huge escort up the A38 with three police cars and four outriders, plus surveillance cars on two flyovers? This wasn't a derby, and we have no previous experience of trouble with Newport supporters.

Does Argyle pick up the tab for all this I wonder?

I should add I'm not anti police, two of my best mates are ex officers, but this all looked way over the top.

Super horns · Aug 29, 2015

I was surprised there were so many.

What happens when you play Exeter and Luton!?

HC Green · Aug 29, 2015

Can anyone explain why D@C had that level of policing for 300 away fans? When at Northampton and Wimbledon there seem to be minimal policing for 700 and 900 away fans?

kernow19 · Aug 29, 2015

HC Green":1hbgiknk said:
Can anyone explain why D@C had that level of policing for 300 away fans? When at Northampton and Wimbledon there seem to be minimal policing for 700 and 900 away fans?

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Carl Barnard · Aug 29, 2015

Ridiculous amounts of police, no way did we need so many because of 30 odd youths. Strange same happened previous seasons against them.
I could understand if it was Cardiff.

GreenJake · Aug 29, 2015

Ever since the 2010 JPT game against Exeter when the police massively fudged up their numbers they seem to have erred of the side of caution when a so called local or big fixture comes along.

Mike Greening · Aug 29, 2015

Never Never let the crime commissioner Bog complain about the lack of manpower. :furious:

Mike Greening · Aug 29, 2015

ch00se":2d2jisyx said:
and they complain about lack of funding LOL

AH, A fund raising exercise. :greensmile:

buck197 · Aug 29, 2015

Why they blocked the steps beggars belief, stopped people getting off home.

mervyn · Aug 29, 2015

In my OP I asked if Argyle pick up the tab for all this. does anyone know the answer?

Lundan Cabbie · Aug 29, 2015

When Argyle get to the Prem, the D&C will be out of their depth.

Pogleswoody · Aug 29, 2015

Lundan Cabbie":1r8gij5x said:
When Argyle get to the Prem, the D&C will be out of their depth.

When we get to the Prem won't they be robotic android robocops?

pilgrimmike1 · Aug 29, 2015

mervyn":3d8v8uxd said:
In my OP I asked if Argyle pick up the tab for all this. does anyone know the answer?

Not sure of the percentage of overall costs but in general the answer is yes bud. What pis**s me off is why the clubs and pubs of loony street or Mutley plain don't get hammered for policing all their hassel. :furious:

Mike Greening · Aug 29, 2015

mervyn":3l54bmr4 said:
In my OP I asked if Argyle pick up the tab for all this. does anyone know the answer?

I believe but not 100% sure, Argyle pick up the tab for inside the ground but not outside.

CornishPaul · Aug 29, 2015

I have to disagree. Newport are well known for trouble. Have been for years in the lower leagues. They had a number of fans looking for trouble the 1st season they came down here. Trouble before and after the game. Then you no you attract the rain coat brigade on a boiling hot sunny day when there's a wiff of trouble.

If it kicks off everyone says where are the police? Why went they there. If they turn up to prevent it their scaring children. What a load of rubbish. I never seen any issue today. Didn't see any kids to frightened to move. Honestly moaning for no reason. Football must have been alright I suppose. Gota go home and kick the cat for some reason.