So, like, apparently there’s this whole thing going on with the Met Police in London organizing an Easter egg hunt for their officers at this super fancy counter-terrorism hub. The Empress State Building in west London, where all these elite police units work, is hosting this event. And get this, even counter-terror cops are involved! But here’s the kicker – their kids can’t come along! How unfair is that? Like, why can’t the little ones join in on the fun? Talk about exclusive, right?
The whole thing has got some people pretty riled up. I mean, former Met Police detective Peter Bleksley thinks it’s a total joke. He’s saying that with all the crime happening in London, like burglaries and car thefts, the last thing the police should be doing is having an Easter egg hunt. Victims of crimes are being left in the dust while officers are out there hunting for chocolate eggs. Not really sure why this matters, but it seems like a pretty big deal to some folks.
But, you know, the Met Police are defending their decision. They’re like, ‘Hey, this hunt won’t affect officers dealing with everyday crimes like burglaries and stuff because they don’t work in that building.’ Apparently, the officers can only participate during their breaks, not while they’re supposed to be on the clock. The Empress State Building is this high-tech counter-terror hub that opened back in 2021 with all the latest forensic gadgets. The whole thing cost a whopping £412 million, and it’s supposed to help combat terrorism and organized crime. So, I guess the Easter egg hunt is just a little side thing to boost morale or something.
Anyway, it’s not the first time the Met Police have made some questionable decisions. Back in January, they told residents dealing with drug gangs to play classical music to scare them off. Like, seriously? Who knew Beethoven could be a crime-fighting tool? Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like the police have some interesting ideas on how to handle all the crime in the city. But hey, what do I know? I’m just a new grad journalist trying to make sense of it all.
