SOBERING THOUGHT

Yesterday's Brigg Blog entry contained the phrase "It's a fair cop." And how that rang true last night when I was flagged down by one of our Boys in Blue.
Before you get too excited and think Fisher might be updating this Blog using a wireless connection from a cells at the police station in Barnard Avenue, it should be pointed out he was just stopped and given a leaflet by a helpful and courteous constable, who inquired: "Have you had a drink tonight, sir?"
The answer was no...apart from a cup of Brooke Bond PG Tips!
Half-a-dozen police vehicles were either side of Bridge Street, near the entrance to the Island Carr industrial estate, flagging down passing cars and giving out information to urge everyone not to drink and drive.
It only took a few seconds, but being stopped by the cops is a sobering thought. And maybe it will be enough to make some people think twice before getting behind the wheel after visiting a local hostelry over the festive period.
At Tuesday's police liaison meeting in the Angel Suite, a member of the public said he never saw any police out on Brigg streets any more.
No-one else agreed with those sentiments and last night, in Bridge Street, our man could have counted six police vehicles, including a van, and I'd estimate 20 officers - male and female.
Last night was the first time many Brigg motorists will have seen a policing campaign like that in the run up to Christmas.
We'll have to wait and see whether it becomes an annual event.