Policeman's Helmets

Tinkerbelle · 01-03-2007, 21:40

This is a genuine question. My daughter has just asked me and I couldn't answer it adequately

Does anyone know why policeman's helmets are designed as they are? She was mainly asking about why constables helmets are so tall and have the pip on the top ...... but when I gave her my theory of why it could be, she pulled the sergeants flat peaked ones out as a trump card to throw my theory right out the window.

lancsdave · 01-03-2007, 21:48

Oh dear, is it birds and bees time

Tinkerbelle · 01-03-2007, 21:56

LOL! That would have been easier to answer, I'd have just said I dunno

............. ask you dad

Gayle · 01-03-2007, 22:01

Aaaaargh, too many jokes, too many jokes, not able to post, might cause offence, must run away....

....Gayle steps away from the thread.

lancsdave · 01-03-2007, 22:04

Apparently the reason it's shaped that way is to cover a male streakers modesty

accymel · 01-03-2007, 22:05

dont u love kids for their enquisitveness

Mine would be thats sods law of life u get what u are given & disappear quick hehehe

Gayle · 01-03-2007, 22:06

And just clear the way for the queue of women who want to meet the man who fits into a policeman's helmet.

Ooops, I'm not supposed to be posting on this thread.

Ianto.W. · 01-03-2007, 22:07

Too make the policeman look taller as he is more likely to be in dodgy situations than a sergeant, who as a rule in those days stayed in the police station, they also had various designs to distinguish the different members of forces. Bumblebees Lancsdave.

accymel · 01-03-2007, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Too make the policeman look taller as he is more likely to be in dodgy situations than a sergeant, who as a rule in those days stayed in the police station, they also had various designs to distinguish the different members of forces. Bumblebees Lancsdave.

Ah so it was all about size & status after all

Tinkerbelle · 01-03-2007, 22:14

LOL Dave

.... and Gayle when have you ever known me be offended

as for offending anyone else theres a perfect smilie for that occaision ..... it's the

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Too make the policeman look taller

I SAID THAT

Is it correct though Ianto.W. or is it your theory too? I don't want her going to school tomorrow and some smart ass teacher telling her something I don't know lol!

Gayle · 01-03-2007, 22:16

Wasn't worried about offending you Tinkerbelle, know it takes more than that. Just referring to discussion I'm having with Ianto on another thread.

Tinkerbelle · 01-03-2007, 22:18

I've missed that one

Point me in the direction!

>>>> is it that way?

Doug · 01-03-2007, 22:19

I think the size issue is just wishfil thinking on your part ladies. The pip is a strong point and is protective as is the shape. It was designed so that bobbies could be knocked on the head without being knock out.........I think.

Would you like me to come over and demonstrate

accymel · 01-03-2007, 22:21

Mmmm i have another why do clocks up here not work

Tinkerbelle · 01-03-2007, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug

Would you like me to come over and demonstrate

Your going to let me hit your helmet to test it's strength? ....... Dougie your a star!