Did a New Official UK Report Really Say That Police Should Consult Psychics?
August 31, 2015
It would certainly seem so, judging by newspaper coverage of the UK College of Policing draft report proposing new standards for police.
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The Independent in the UK ran the initial story with the headline “Detectives investigating missing persons cases ‘should consider the advice of psychics’, says College of Policing.” The opening sentence read “Detectives investigating missing persons cases should consider tips from people claiming to have supernatural abilities, according to new proposals from the College of Policing.”
That certainly sounds like the College wants detectives thinking, Hmm, forget Sherlock, I’d better send for psychics to get the expert help I need on this tough case! The paper goes so far as to report that experts want psychics taken seriously — as long as there’s no financial conflict of interest: “Before taking clairvoyants seriously, ‘the motive of the individual should always be ascertained, especially where financial gain is included.’”
So, the message is that the College is totally into psychic vibes, right? Yes, the rest of the article contains some fuzzy language and caveats, but you know how little attention those will get.
Other newspapers got the memo, and dutifully followed suit. The UK Telegraph‘s headline was “Psychics’ help finding missing people should not be ruled out, police officers told.” The Belfast Telegraph‘s was “Help of psychics should be evaluated in missing people cases: Police guidance.”
The Washington Times editors said to hell with any ambiguity, let’s make this thing perfectly clear. Their headline: British police advised to consult psychics in missing person cases: report. Yes, the police are to actively seek out psychics and enlist their help, according to that worse-than-worthless rag:
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August 31, 2015
It would certainly seem so, judging by newspaper coverage of the UK College of Policing draft report proposing new standards for police.
The Independent in the UK ran the initial story with the headline “Detectives investigating missing persons cases ‘should consider the advice of psychics’, says College of Policing.” The opening sentence read “Detectives investigating missing persons cases should consider tips from people claiming to have supernatural abilities, according to new proposals from the College of Policing.”
That certainly sounds like the College wants detectives thinking, Hmm, forget Sherlock, I’d better send for psychics to get the expert help I need on this tough case! The paper goes so far as to report that experts want psychics taken seriously — as long as there’s no financial conflict of interest: “Before taking clairvoyants seriously, ‘the motive of the individual should always be ascertained, especially where financial gain is included.’”
So, the message is that the College is totally into psychic vibes, right? Yes, the rest of the article contains some fuzzy language and caveats, but you know how little attention those will get.
Other newspapers got the memo, and dutifully followed suit. The UK Telegraph‘s headline was “Psychics’ help finding missing people should not be ruled out, police officers told.” The Belfast Telegraph‘s was “Help of psychics should be evaluated in missing people cases: Police guidance.”
The Washington Times editors said to hell with any ambiguity, let’s make this thing perfectly clear. Their headline: British police advised to consult psychics in missing person cases: report. Yes, the police are to actively seek out psychics and enlist their help, according to that worse-than-worthless rag:
British law enforcement are now being advised to seek the help of clairvoyants when investigating a missing person case.There’s only one problem: it’s all wrong...
A new proposal from the College of Policing advises law enforcement to consult people claiming to have supernatural abilities, The Independent reported.”
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