I’m not a peacock, but on occasion I like to dress to impress, although like most coppers I don’t wear much… — Ben Aaronovitch
I’m not a peacock, but on occasion I like to dress to impress, although like most coppers I don’t wear much in the way of bling. The rule being never wear something around your neck that you don’t want to be strangled with.
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