Did I read this right? OK, I admit to not reading all of this thread but Thomas Coupling has stated that at Units such as Sussex and Wilts "should conflict for a call out occur, then it will be dealt with in a humane and logical manner but 9 times out of 10, the police will have precedence". I flew for both of these Units for several years and NEVER did the Police take precedence on a call out. In response to every call people came first! The pilot is not merely a driver airframe but an integrated member of the crew. The policeman may have operational control but in many cases will ask the entire crew for their input. This does not show weakness on the part of the policeman but a mature attitude towards CRM which must be encouraged!.