I didn’t really want to post this rather heavy message but with many friends in party crews this is something which has been bothering me lately….
Everyone is no doubt aware of the terrible train crash just outside Reading. I won’t say any more of this as I am sick to the teeth of the media coverage already; they don’t turn up when positive stuff happens here 😡
as part of the emergency response, most of the local old bill would have been deployed at some time or another to the scene for the usual policing duties associated with a major incident. These are the same officers who carry out local policing duties in this area, including turning up at raves. some may also have been present at the ill-fated Halloween rave in our area.
these officers have been exposed to some very disturbing and stressful situations, and may be suffering forms of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). The macho culture prevalent in the emergency services could lead to many not seeking treatment; attempting to fight off any mental problems themselves.
worse still, there have even been some rather uncomplimentary comments on other rave message boards, criticising the TVP response to this incident (FFS there is nothing old bill can do to stop a train at 100mph, the train driver can’t do it either…) – and a media allegation the lunatic who parked his car on the level crossing was an angry drug user
but why could this affect raves? Well we are now in a situation in our area where TVP at senior level have authorised the use of an extra level of force to stop rave events. The October police response was unprecedented for any public order situation in our area.
One symptom of PTSD is increased agression, and there is a possibility some cops may try to “get over” the train incident by deliberately volunteering for or creating situations where they can “prove themselves”. Might be something we should be on the lookout out for in our area..
