I have signed and have posted links on some of the "civilian" forums I belong to, however the response was not as I'd hoped.
The majority of the responses I've received so far show just how mis-informed the great British public are about the military.
Of 9 comments, 6 were saying it isn't the responsibility of the civilian police, and why can't the home unit provide its own escorts. I have naturally posted suitable replies, but thought I'd share this experience with my fellow pruners.
It is indeed a sad assessment of British society that the "It's not my responsibility" attitude seems to have ingrained itself so completely.
I'm glad I don't live in it any longer.