podcastsinenglish Level 2.158 the long arm of the law
Mar 26, 2020
Jackie shares a surprising incident where a brick smashed her window, highlighting how police responded with kindness. Richard recounts a roadblock experience in Portugal, shedding light on the differences between UK and Portuguese police forces. The duo discusses the unique structure of Portugal's civilian police versus the UK's single police force, revealing intriguing contrasts. They also touch on how recent times have seen an increase in police presence, prompting reflections on the evolving role of law enforcement.
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Window Smashed By A Brick
- Jackie describes a brick being thrown through her ground-floor flat window while she made tea and planning a walk.
- She called the police who sent two officers and she was very shaken by the incident.
Stopped Randomly At A Portuguese Roadblock
- Richard says he has never called the police but has been stopped by them abroad.
- He recounts being stopped in Portugal and asked for his driver's licence and ID papers.
One UK Force, Two In Some Countries
- Richard explains the UK has a single police force while some countries have two separate services.
- He contrasts Portugal's military-style countryside force (GNR) with the civilian city police.