[Closed] Why do all police stand like this?

fingering the triggers of his twin colts.

Is that a euphemism for nipples?

Guessing they're not allowed to put hands in pockets or hold on their belts. Or he likes playing with his twin colts, as @joshvegas says.

Standing in the sunshine talking to young good looking ladies, probably doesn't want to put his hands in his pockets for fear of being accused of playing pocket billiards!!

Seriously though, probably just a "what do I do with my hands" kind of thing. put them in the stab vest keeps them out of the way.

Edit: Also, It's not a gillet so doesn't have pockets on the sides.

You know that completely unnatural thumb gesture that politicians are all coached to make, the Thumb of Power...

...it's supposed to be assertive, but not aggressive but, once you start looking for it, just looks contrived and weird.

I strongly suspect that, in a similar vein, coppers are taught to assume that contrived, weird pose because some behavioural psychologist has determined that it makes them appear non-threatening to law abiding members of the public.

There may be some po-po here who will confirm or deny my supposition.

Also, It’s not a gillet

Actually it is. Gilet is french for "vest" or "waistcoat". That's a gilet anti-couteau or stabproof vest (as opposed to gilet anti-balles, bulletproof vest)

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I see Gove has gone the extra mile and attempted to do the Thumb of Power with his whole face.

The Spanish traffic police all stand like this, makes them look like they're about to start singing YMCA:

He's ready to defuse community tensions by launching into a surprise fingerpuppet show. UK policing at its finest.

I see Gove has gone the extra mile and attempted to do the Thumb of Power with his whole face.

Its just his human skin suit malfunctioning.

I just assumed it was because they're hot and heavy and it gave them a chance to lift them a bit to get some air in.

Actually it is. Gilet is french for “vest” or “waistcoat”. That’s a gilet anti-couteau or stabproof vest (as opposed to gilet anti-balles, bulletproof vest)

Fair enough, every days a school day, but it's not a body warmer or waistcoat like the OP was probably eluding to. A la

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The way they talk is the weirder thing.

"We persued the assailant on foot following a dispute of a nature which resulted in a physical altercation caused by intoxication".

Which translates to anyone that isn't in the police as-

"We ran after the criminal after he hit someone while he was drunk".

Having had to wear similar body armour in my previous job it's one of two things. Either to allow a bit of air underneath or it's to not appear aggressive towards someone. It also looks far better than putting your hands in your pockets!

Nice sunny day, a bit lacking in the hair department... some kind of head covering would be decent protection, too.

Re hols2 post

Manchester Piccadilly Station.

 see Gove has gone the extra mile and attempted to do the Thumb of Power with his whole face.

Amateur...

The way they talk is the weirder thing.

Yes I agree. Why do they always say 'we were called to the address'... The house! It's a house! You were called to a house..

The RSPCA always say that too, on dog rescuers...

‘we were called to the address’… The house! It’s a house! You were called to a house..

what about a flat? Or a farm?

I just assumed it was because they’re hot and heavy and it gave them a chance to lift them a bit to get some air in.

That’s why I did it when I’ve worn one.

Re hols2 post

Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Because if they said house(out of habit) and it was a flat, apartment, factory, shop etc etc. a smart defence lawyer would be all over that.

I'd say the other language is the language used in "law" as they work in that environment you'd think that any statement was made in that language.

Having worn body armour, it helps get some air in and is can be comfortable.

You know that completely unnatural thumb gesture that politicians are all coached to make, the Thumb of Power…

I always thought that was just the way they hold their servants bell ringer, and they do it whenever they need someone competent to fix a mess they've made.

I’d say the other language is the language used in “law” as they work in that environment you’d think that any statement was made in that language.

I once went to see my stepdad (traffic copper) giving evidence. It was all in the vein of 'I was proceeding in a northwesterly direction and the streetlights were affording me good visibility'. The defendant was acquitted and we mercilessly took the piss thereafter. 🙂

Surely the power fist doesn't work in a still photo.

You miss the gentle cyclic interaction of thumb and forefinger.

power fist

Different movie entirely.

I habitually hook my thumbs into my chest strap when I’m carrying a rucksack and I think one of them even has thumb loops for just that purpose. It’s an unconscious action, though I imagine putting your hands in your pockets is frowned upon.

Better than the armed officers that strut through railway stations waving their Heckler Cocks in everyone’s faces.

Because if they said house(out of habit) and it was a flat, apartment, factory, shop etc etc. a smart defence lawyer would be all over that.

Yeah, but you usually hear it on Police Interceptors or when they're a talking head on the news. Given that they presumably talk like normal human beings most of the time, surely they can save the specific chat for when they're actually in court?

I bet they call houses "property" too. "I attended the property". Nope, you went to the house.

‘we were called to the address’… The house! It’s a house! You were called to a house..

what about a flat? Or a farm?

We were called to the flat, we were called to the farm.

It's like Roy Walker said, say what you see.

Is the above a joint statement of "shafted by Boris"?

It spreads their flabby wings and makes them appear to have hench biceps

I just assumed it was because they’re hot and heavy and it gave them a chance to lift them a bit to get some air in.

This.

Wear a lightweight ballistic best for 12 hours and your use any opportunity to get some air flow into it.

Wearing one in 30' of humid city heat is not fun!

Why do all police stand like this?

Truncheon trouble.

It's very similar to how kayakers stand on river banks when faffing. Keeps your hands warm.

I wear a lead apron at work (X-ray machinery nearby) and since there’s no pockets it feels natural to shove your hands there when they not at work.

It’s not the same on a normal gilet where the arm holes are smaller so you can’t put your hands there.

It’s to get some fresh air in.

We’re actually told not to stand like that because of getting hit by a bus without clean pants on, or something like that, I do struggle to stay focussed on officer safety training day.

I rarely wear one, they’re horrible.

Of course if you get the power stance wrong you just look like an old woman with continence issues.

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That one has already had the STW photoshop treatment...

This is a better stand?

I think she agrees.

you are called to an address, you dont know if its a house, flat or farm at the point of being called, only when you arrive and open your eyes.

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you are called to an address, you dont know if its a house, flat or farm at the point of being called, only when you arrive and open your eyes.

I’m not arguing with your point, just thinking generally about that......would it not make a lot of sense to know what sort of ‘address’ you are heading for? Also, is the rest of the brief as limited?

‘PC1987, proceed to this address. Something criminal may be happening.’

you are called to an address, you dont know if its a house, flat or farm at the point of being called, only when you arrive and open your eyes.

You tend to know by the time the newspaper article/press conference/Jamie Theakston interview is happening.

If i wear a gilet i don’t because i look like silly and it’s uncomfortable

Why do they do it?

Simple

Because it's a comfortable place to rest your arms. I do it with my work apron. Won't work with a gillet as there isn't enough room.

Pretty sure it's due to the cut of the vest which allows this, and that it's a comfy way of positioning your hands, also means they won't do too many 'hand gestures' whilst talking to people, so less potential misunderstandings of aggression, as it looks more relaxed.

Personally i'd be more worried that i was provided a stab vest that you can fit both your hands in easily enough!

Different movie entirely.

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Hands behind back - look like a royal, hands in front of groin area look like a problem, hands on hips - look like your pigs had gone missing - thumbs in stab vest to be non aggressive. Stab vests and body armour are also very heavy so it probably alleviates the weight?
It’s a shame stab vests are standard issue?

Whilst we are on it then, why do they always say “at this moment in time”?

At this moment in time you are under arrest. Now. Just say now.