TRIGGERnometry Why Policing Is Broken - Jay Darkmoore
Oct 22, 2025
Jay Darkmoore, a former police officer and author of 'The Job’s F****d,' reveals deep systemic issues in law enforcement. He talks about how police statistics are often manipulated and the risks of mass officer departures affecting public safety. Darkmoore critiques the shift towards prioritizing easier crimes over serious offenses and the pressure on officers to make questionable arrests. He also discusses the burdens of mental health on police and suggests researching psychedelics for trauma therapy as a potential solution.
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Officer Morale Is Driving A Public Risk
- Officer morale is collapsing due to pay cuts, workload, and poor welfare support.
- Jay warns this will create a public crisis where 999 calls go unanswered.
Tick-Box Policing Prioritises Easy Wins
- Forces prioritise easy, measurable outcomes (hate crimes, arrests) over complex investigations.
- This 'low-hanging fruit' focus diverts resources from burglaries, knife crime and serious offending.
Siblings Forced Into Records For A Row
- Jay recounts two brothers' fight where an autistic teen was pressured to sign a pocket-book apology.
- That record can appear on future checks and cause lifelong consequences.
