I HAVE yet to see the reason for community police officers.

They achieve nothing and are a drain on public resources.

It seems they just put on a uniform and walk about in pairs and achieve nothing in the way of cutting crime, dog fouling, litter dropping and anti-social behaviour.

Why the police are privileged in having a pension after 25 years, I do not understand.

It is not a stressful or difficult job. Coal miners had to work until 65 years of age in a dirty, dangerous and health affecting occupation.

Out of all the emergency services, I would rate them bottom of the league.

R MANNING Stoke Heath