It's been reported in the UK newspapers that a police officer refused to sit on a bicycle for a press photocall, as he had not passed a cycling proficiency test!
PC Tony Cobban of Lancashire Police, based in Preston, said, "I was just being cautious. I'd be concerned that something happens to me while on the bike and it hasn't been risk assessed."
A slightly braver colleague stood in for him. Councillor Geoff Driver said, "The mind boggles," whereas his Inspector, Nick Emmett, defended him, saying that officers needed training, "for the safety of themselves and the public."
So, he can run after criminals carrying knives and guns but, heaven forbid, he can't use a bike to catch them.
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