I don't disagree that a bobby's job is demanding, potentially dangerous and at times, very frustrating. What I do object to, is the suggestion that they have it any worse than many other public sector workers, including those that typify the clientele on these pages. I also object to what appears to be an increasingly militant attitude fron the Police Association's.
And like I said in my second post, I don't need the DM to shape my political and society views.
I don't believe any public sector workers should receive extra pay for the Olympic period, whether they be TFL workers, emergency service workers or the Amed Forces. If you expect extra money for when you have to work extra hard, I assume you will be happy to give some back during quieter days, weeks or months of the year?
If you want performance related pay, join the private sector or start a business.