The Force

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1. 2nd Episode still shows best of British, but the editing and style was different to that of ep1, and nowhere near as good, or compelling to watch. What it does show is the ineptitude of the Home Office and Senior Police in their approach to what matters. Despite 100% dedication and application of the unit's officers, the rug still gets pulled out from underneath them after 6 months of unprecedented success. The mind boggles as to just how detached from reality the bean counters and politicians are. Kudos to the hands-on members of Hampshire Constabulary. If it were left to them to control the budgets, crime would not bne such an issue in the UK.

   Posted by Andrew on 24/10/2009 06:08:03

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2. After watching the second epsiode of the force, there is no way that I would report a rape or serious sexual assult to the police, for fear of not being belived, or being charged with wasting police time. The episode was extremely damaging. The programme focused on the wrong type of case. The episoide did not metion anything to do with Victim Care, it stated several times that Rape is ranked second in seriousness to murder but didn't mention any of the aupport available to victims.

   Posted by Katie on 21/10/2009 14:23:02

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3. RE: Frank Burnside - I learnt that about petrol being traceable to a service station in the first two weeks of a part-time forensics course. I'm sure there's lots I don't know and lots that you don't (after 10 years) but let's not detract from the point that this is a well-edited, interesting portrayel of modern police work. Nice to see a location other than London or the big Northern cities. Very entertaining, can't wait for the next one!!

   Posted by Lolo on 21/10/2009 14:21:06

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4. Well done Hampshire Police for giving several investigative methods away to the public that no doubt will get used by criminals in the future. I am a police officer of 10yrs and a detective of 3 yrs and didnt know petrol could be matched to a particular company or filling station, but the whole country knows now! Yes it was a v entertaining documentarty but you've just allowed the criminal yet more pieces of knowledge for them to use and to make our jobs even more difficult, thanks!

   Posted by Frank Burnside on 21/10/2009 11:46:18

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5. Hi I am waiting for the second program to be on 4D as I enjoyed the first Thanks

   Posted by Tina Brack on 21/10/2009 09:53:07

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6. I enjoyed the first episode so much that I'm now sat up waiting for the second episode to appear online (as I was working when it was aired). This feels like a new exciting style of police program. Much different to the boring old "bobby on the beat" programs.

   Posted by Ryan on 21/10/2009 01:17:56

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7. One agrees with the comments below, was realy amazed on how good this program was, glued to the computer screen from start to finish. well done.

   Posted by fimbletoes on 20/10/2009 21:22:09

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8. Have to agree with all previous comments - wouldn't normally bother writing but last weeks episode was excellent - i was gripped from the start, tonight's should be interesting as well.

   Posted by fella83 on 20/10/2009 12:29:55

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9. Have never felt the need to comment on any tv programme before but was very impressed with The Force. I was glued to the tv all the way through, extremely well made. Also well done to the Hampshire Police on a great job. Looking forward to the next episode, more of the same please channel 4.

   Posted by Chrissie on 17/10/2009 14:24:03

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10. Have to say its a great programme. Sick of all the american crime programmes. Great detective work going on. Wish I would have as much confidence in Irish forensics as the English (I'm Irish). Keep up the good work. Gill PS love the bad boys ring tone on one of the lads phones, very appropriate!

    Posted by Gillian on 14/10/2009 10:05:48

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11. Excellent. Not real time but definitely realistic. A good resource.

    Posted by theobserver on 13/10/2009 22:39:55

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