Locked Up

I spent some time behind bars in a custody cell at Ilkeston Police Station this weekend - but they let me out again! I wasn't charged with anything although as I was wearing a purple shirt and a yellow sweater, it was suggested I had committed a Crime of Fashion (that's 'fashion' not 'passion').


It was an open day where residents had a chance to learn more about the Derbyshire Constabulary and to find out more about their local police team. With much to keep visitors to the event busy including operating the various warning sirens on a parked police car and controlling CCTV cameras, 'prisoners' could also have their mug shots and fingerprints taken whilst being given a guided tour of the building. Having spent a little time behind bars though, it is not something I want to make a habit of.

The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear. - Aung San Suu Kyi (1945 - )