MAKES YOU WONDER HOW THIS PRAT KEEPS HIS JOB
while the rest of us worry about being blown up this prat on a lot money no dowt keeps up the biker hate campian
MCN are all over his ass. It's on BCF here : http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=91672
Thus :
Kelvin Dent
Clerk and Monitoring Officer,
North Wales Police Authority,
Glan-y-Don,
Colwyn Bay.
LL29 8A
Dear Sir,
Re: Use of Web Logs ‘blogs’ by Senior Officers of North Wales Police
It has been brought to my attention that the Deputy Chief Constable of the North Wales Police, Mr Clive Wolfendale’s, web log for the weekend of August 5th contained a number of remarks about the use of motorcycles in National Parks.
Deputy Chief Constable Wolfendale's comments are as follows:-
’The only detriment to this earthly paradise [the Lake District] was the inescapable whine of motorcycles on the A592. Revving in frustration at the snaking traffic and inconvenient speed limits, the machines seemed wholly incompatible with the otherwise pristine scene. I reflected on the statutory duty of Park Authorities to conserve and enhance natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage” and was reminded that Snowdonia suffers the same high pitched affliction. Most riders are responsible and courteous. North Wales Police has worked hard with partner organisations to cut the amount of motorcycle carnage on our routes. This does not begin to address, however, the environmental imposition. Only on the highest peaks (I just about managed it on a misty Helvellyn) is it possible to escape the grand prix ambience. In Germany, some states have banned the use of motorcycles at the weekend in certain areas. Is it now time to banish motorcycles completely from our National Parks?’
Mr Wolfendale's comments give the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) cause for concern:
1) Is it appropriate that North Wales Police budget is used to fund the publication of Senior Officers' personal opinions via a web log on the North Wales Police website?
2) The Police Code of Conduct states that ‘Police officers have a particular responsibility to act with fairness and impartiality in all their dealings with the public and their colleagues.’ It appears to the BMF that DCC Wolfendale is ignoring this guideline; his comments on motorcycles in National Parks appear to be far from impartial. Would you agree?
3) I thoroughly agree with DCC Wolfendale's comment that ‘most riders are responsible and courteous’ but am concerned that he saw fit to conclude by saying ‘Is it now time to banish motorcycles completely from our National Parks?'. DCC Wolfendale ignores the fact that the noise nuisance is caused primarily by machines fitted with non-standard exhaust systems, not legal for road use. It is not reasonable to ban the majority of responsible and courteous riders from National Parks on account of the few who are not. A comment that he regretted not having sufficient resources to enforce the existing law well enough to reduce the nuisance would surely have been more appropriate and welcomed by the BMF.
We await your response with interest.
MCN are all over his ass. It's on BCF here : http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=91672
Thus :
Kelvin Dent
Clerk and Monitoring Officer,
North Wales Police Authority,
Glan-y-Don,
Colwyn Bay.
LL29 8A
Dear Sir,
Re: Use of Web Logs ‘blogs’ by Senior Officers of North Wales Police
It has been brought to my attention that the Deputy Chief Constable of the North Wales Police, Mr Clive Wolfendale’s, web log for the weekend of August 5th contained a number of remarks about the use of motorcycles in National Parks.
Deputy Chief Constable Wolfendale's comments are as follows:-
’The only detriment to this earthly paradise [the Lake District] was the inescapable whine of motorcycles on the A592. Revving in frustration at the snaking traffic and inconvenient speed limits, the machines seemed wholly incompatible with the otherwise pristine scene. I reflected on the statutory duty of Park Authorities to conserve and enhance natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage” and was reminded that Snowdonia suffers the same high pitched affliction. Most riders are responsible and courteous. North Wales Police has worked hard with partner organisations to cut the amount of motorcycle carnage on our routes. This does not begin to address, however, the environmental imposition. Only on the highest peaks (I just about managed it on a misty Helvellyn) is it possible to escape the grand prix ambience. In Germany, some states have banned the use of motorcycles at the weekend in certain areas. Is it now time to banish motorcycles completely from our National Parks?’
Mr Wolfendale's comments give the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) cause for concern:
1) Is it appropriate that North Wales Police budget is used to fund the publication of Senior Officers' personal opinions via a web log on the North Wales Police website?
2) The Police Code of Conduct states that ‘Police officers have a particular responsibility to act with fairness and impartiality in all their dealings with the public and their colleagues.’ It appears to the BMF that DCC Wolfendale is ignoring this guideline; his comments on motorcycles in National Parks appear to be far from impartial. Would you agree?
3) I thoroughly agree with DCC Wolfendale's comment that ‘most riders are responsible and courteous’ but am concerned that he saw fit to conclude by saying ‘Is it now time to banish motorcycles completely from our National Parks?'. DCC Wolfendale ignores the fact that the noise nuisance is caused primarily by machines fitted with non-standard exhaust systems, not legal for road use. It is not reasonable to ban the majority of responsible and courteous riders from National Parks on account of the few who are not. A comment that he regretted not having sufficient resources to enforce the existing law well enough to reduce the nuisance would surely have been more appropriate and welcomed by the BMF.
We await your response with interest.