Rare MMDown Under Posted October 20, 2022 #6201 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Just now, MMDown Under said: Sounds like he might have been a mental health case. That is dangerous work. Being killed just doing her job. So sorry for her family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 20, 2022 #6202 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Awful to hear Lyle, but also points out the need for more and better mental health treatment and facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted October 20, 2022 Author #6203 Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Awful to hear Lyle, but also points out the need for more and better mental health treatment and facilities. It's been a bit of a wild west show, the way we are dealing with mental health and addiction isn't working. Rather than helping addicts to kick the drugs we are enabling them to keep using. The government buys hotels to help house the homeless and it's not long before they are set on fire. New supportive housing is acquired or purpose built for the junkies but those with true mental health issues just fall through the cracks. As I understand it the Constable was part of a new group of officers who specialize in dealing with mental health issues, now she's dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted October 20, 2022 #6204 Share Posted October 20, 2022 17 hours ago, Mareblu said: Leigh, how is that right knee? It is improving quite well thanks Linda. I have just returned from a physio appointment and the physio is quite pleased how the injury is going. She says it is an eight week injury and I'm half way there. The exercises I have to do three times a day are certainly making the knee stronger and today was the first time I have been out without crutches. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted October 20, 2022 #6205 Share Posted October 20, 2022 27 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said: It's been a bit of a wild west show, the way we are dealing with mental health and addiction isn't working. Rather than helping addicts to kick the drugs we are enabling them to keep using. The government buys hotels to help house the homeless and it's not long before they are set on fire. New supportive housing is acquired or purpose built for the junkies but those with true mental health issues just fall through the cracks. As I understand it the Constable was part of a new group of officers who specialize in dealing with mental health issues, now she's dead. Lyle. I am so sorry to hear the news about the RCMP constable. It is dangerous work, unfortunately. Are the officers armed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 20, 2022 #6206 Share Posted October 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, possum52 said: Lyle. I am so sorry to hear the news about the RCMP constable. It is dangerous work, unfortunately. Are the officers armed? RCMP usually are, from what I saw when I was in Canada on two occasions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted October 20, 2022 Author #6207 Share Posted October 20, 2022 22 minutes ago, possum52 said: Lyle. I am so sorry to hear the news about the RCMP constable. It is dangerous work, unfortunately. Are the officers armed? Yes RCMP regular constables carry a Stainless Steel 40 caliber Smith & Wesson Automatic. The Auxiliary constables don't. At one time the auxiliaries were armed as well. I have several friends who were RCMP who are now retired. The constable did shoot the perpetrator and the whole thing was apparently caught on a surveillance camera on an adjacent building. Keep in mind the incident happened in broad daylight at about 10:00 AM. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted October 20, 2022 #6208 Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Blackduck59 said: It's been a bit of a wild west show, the way we are dealing with mental health and addiction isn't working. Rather than helping addicts to kick the drugs we are enabling them to keep using. The government buys hotels to help house the homeless and it's not long before they are set on fire. New supportive housing is acquired or purpose built for the junkies but those with true mental health issues just fall through the cracks. As I understand it the Constable was part of a new group of officers who specialize in dealing with mental health issues, now she's dead. What a dreadful tragedy. Sadly, much of your description could apply to local government culture here in Canberra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 20, 2022 #6209 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Blackduck59 said: Yes RCMP regular constables carry a Stainless Steel 40 caliber Smith & Wesson Automatic. The Auxiliary constables don't. At one time the auxiliaries were armed as well. I have several friends who were RCMP who are now retired. The constable did shoot the perpetrator and the whole thing was apparently caught on a surveillance camera on an adjacent building. Keep in mind the incident happened in broad daylight at about 10:00 AM. Lyle with all due respect, some advice from Uncle Les, whilst it is a tragedy, please do not let it stress you out, wont do you any good. In my 36 years in 👮♂️ I lost several mates at various incidents. Bless you my son and the RCMP. 😢 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 20, 2022 #6210 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Something different all right, today I was diagnosed with severe renal failure after blood tests and ultrasounds the past few days. My kidney function has taken a big nose dive. Do not know where I go from here, specialist? Dialaysis? Suffice to say I am not well and could be a shot duck. Not dwelling on it, bye for now. Edited October 20, 2022 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted October 20, 2022 #6211 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Bugger. Find yourself a good specialist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted October 20, 2022 #6212 Share Posted October 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, NSWP said: Something different all right, today I was diagnosed with severe renal failure after blood tests and ultrasounds the past few days. My kidney function has taken a big nose dive. Do not know where I go from here, specialist? Dialaysis? Suffice to say I am not well and could be a shot duck. Not dwelling on it, bye for now. No words can express how I (and I am sure countless others) feel about your news. 💘 Take care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted October 20, 2022 #6213 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Strewth Les, take care of yourself mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 20, 2022 #6214 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Something different all right, today I was diagnosed with severe renal failure after blood tests and ultrasounds the past few days. My kidney function has taken a big nose dive. Do not know where I go from here, specialist? Dialaysis? Suffice to say I am not well and could be a shot duck. Not dwelling on it, bye for now. Sorry to hear that Uncle Les, take care, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted October 20, 2022 #6215 Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Mareblu said: What a dreadful tragedy. Sadly, much of your description could apply to local government culture here in Canberra. Linda, sadly I think it applies in all areas of Australia. Regional areas are as poorly funded as the big cities if not worse. With a son in law in the Vic police, I am concerned everytime there is an incident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted October 20, 2022 #6216 Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, NSWP said: Something different all right, today I was diagnosed with severe renal failure after blood tests and ultrasounds the past few days. My kidney function has taken a big nose dive. Do not know where I go from here, specialist? Dialaysis? Suffice to say I am not well and could be a shot duck. Not dwelling on it, bye for now. Oh Les, I am so sorry to read your post. Get the best specialist and care you can. Thinking of you.❤️ You've had a rough few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted October 20, 2022 #6217 Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, NSWP said: Something different all right, today I was diagnosed with severe renal failure after blood tests and ultrasounds the past few days. My kidney function has taken a big nose dive. Do not know where I go from here, specialist? Dialaysis? Suffice to say I am not well and could be a shot duck. Not dwelling on it, bye for now. Really tough news Uncle Les. Get the best medical support you can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted October 20, 2022 #6218 Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, NSWP said: Something different all right, today I was diagnosed with severe renal failure after blood tests and ultrasounds the past few days. My kidney function has taken a big nose dive. Do not know where I go from here, specialist? Dialaysis? Suffice to say I am not well and could be a shot duck. Not dwelling on it, bye for now. Oh Les, I know I speak for all your friends on here: none of us want to hear this. What is your medical advice? If you need to come to Canberra for specialist treatment, our home is yours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted October 20, 2022 #6219 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, possum52 said: Linda, sadly I think it applies in all areas of Australia. Regional areas are as poorly funded as the big cities if not worse. With a son in law in the Vic police, I am concerned everytime there is an incident. I know in my heart you're right, Leigh. My beloved nephew and his wife are both police officers in Brisbane, usually in the thick of it. My prayers and thoughts for the safety of your son in law. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted October 20, 2022 Author #6220 Share Posted October 20, 2022 @NSWP Lynn and I are sad to hear your news. Get some specialist advice and we hope for as good of a result as possible for you. We have enjoyed your good humour and hope you will continue to drop in to chat. Take good care. Lyle and Lynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jean C Posted October 20, 2022 #6221 Share Posted October 20, 2022 @NSWP So sorry to hear your shock news. At least with a diagnosis treatment will follow. My prayers and thoughts are with you, as I know are those of all the regular readers and posters here 🙏 Take care 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rassa Posted October 20, 2022 #6222 Share Posted October 20, 2022 @NSWP Very sad to hear about your health issues Les. Wishing you the best and look after yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted October 20, 2022 #6223 Share Posted October 20, 2022 @NSWP We are thinking of you Les....Hope the Doctors can wave the magic wand... Look after yourself cheers Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted October 21, 2022 #6224 Share Posted October 21, 2022 @ NSWP - Les, we are both thinking of you mate & hoping for a positive outcome. Tracey & I are looking forward to another dinner with you at Raymonds! Take care & get yourself the best help. As others have said you've had a bit of a rough trot in recent years, but please keep your sense of humour & get well soon Cheers Neil & Tracey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 21, 2022 #6225 Share Posted October 21, 2022 14 hours ago, NSWP said: Something different all right, today I was diagnosed with severe renal failure after blood tests and ultrasounds the past few days. My kidney function has taken a big nose dive. Do not know where I go from here, specialist? Dialaysis? Suffice to say I am not well and could be a shot duck. Not dwelling on it, bye for now. Les, so sorry to hear that. I hope you get the best treatment and are not in too much discomfort. Best wishes from both of us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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