Brit cop photographed playing PSP on duty
Bobby on duty in East London photographed hard at work...playing soccer game on his PlayStation Portable.
A police officer on duty in East London was photographed playing a soccer game on a PlayStation Portable while sitting in his car, according to The Sun. The cop was supposed to be keeping an eye on a crumbling wall, which posed a threat to public safety in the wake of several storms. Recently, a 2-year-old was crushed by a wall that collapsed as a result of the weather. The Sun claims the photo was taken by "a builder," who said the cops "were oblivious to everything else." In response, the local Metropolitan Police department said, "The use of the games console was inappropriate and unprofessional. Senior officers are dealing with the matter." The PSP has gotten British city workers in trouble before. In March 2006, a city bus driver was fired for playing with the handheld while passengers were onboard.
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