Rob @rj_mcdonald Twitter profile

Last Seen Profiles

@chukaobi

@Milagro4648983

@MexAmCouncil

@josiah_sharma

@iamchristynw

@MakeItAQuote

@daw_kun1

@qymbrly32967

@fourthwall_gg

@tayunaswift

@UMMInstitute

@tolgaakpinar

@SeltySpace26794

@CricketBayside

@RemeraUrsu

@TheSafeAnnaAnon

@Cribazz_

@TQuestMind

@stw_pdg

@aceylaaris43867

@alliemoves

@_tior6

@_y_a_e___

@bunitv

@Mette_maria_

@_mamo_lee

@kuroguro_info

@stw_pdg

@YGeriAn

@_chazu_txt

@__imsococky

@RobbieSharp20

@Bumbleb26158471

@vvv666_eth

@EvanStavisky

@_hanamizu

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 year

Right place, right time. Thank you to the young Cadet who captured this #momentintime picture #Coronation #GodSaveTheKing

25

20

726

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 months

One of my PCs was riding home last night when involved in a collision with a drunk driver on the M4 before also being struck by an uninsured and unlicensed driver. I don’t have enough character space to list his injuries but thankfully he is alive and should recover eventually

55

26

730

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 month

⁦ @metpoliceuk ⁩ - somethings need to be seen #heroic

12

70

425

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

My team are dropping like flies. Who’d have thought that all those cops in carriers dealing with house parties/UME/tier 4 breaches could possibly have such an impact......

15

23

369

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 months

@DrEilidhMaria Actually I’d call the emergency number provided by the insurers and they’d take care of it. The question we really need to be asking is; should we be moving to an insurance based health service model as the NHS is failing patients and staff….?

308

10

349

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

@faz_av @sumayahakhtar Faz, none of us are so narrow minded to think this is a reflection of, in your words, the rest of you. This is a group of idiots and every race, religion, colour, creed, etc has them unfortunately

5

0

260

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

8 months

@MPFed Hmmmmm…… People no longer staying for the pension? Salary fallen way behind private sector? Every incident scrutinised to death putting job and liberty on offer? It’s a great job but it’s hardly a shock is it?

3

5

185

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@ExInspectorBDS 4.4.1 Hair. It should be clean, neat and tidy. It should be worn so that it is cut or secured above the collar and ears and presents a professional image. Hair motifs, colour, patterns and extreme styles are not appropriate and should not prevent the wearing of headgear.

10

17

159

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

7 months

@DVC01968 If you’ve ever tried getting tea club money off a colleague then you’d know that the majority of people donating are not job!

14

10

163

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

7 months

One of my PCs has been admitted to hospital tonight after suffering two fractures and a dislocated ankle during the violent restraint of a much larger person who was in need of immediate care and control (S136 Mental Health Act)

37

11

164

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 year

@Brick_Cop @joelycett @metpoliceuk @PFEW_HQ I hate to be pedantic but the nee-naws are behind the front grill and not visible. What you’ve pointed out are the blinky-blinkees (aka flashy flash things)

4

1

158

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@MrNickKnowles @BBCNews @SkyNews Thank you Nick. Your tweet may receive more attention than mine did a few hours ago about the very same thing

2

0

151

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 year

@TobyAFC1 @Cat_roxx @GaryLineker @Wrexham_AFC @VancityReynolds Sometimes it’s better to be quiet and let people think you’re stupid as opposed to opening your mouth and proving them right…..

1

0

151

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@NorthWestCop In a very hostile pub full of Cat C football risk types one of my colleagues had one bloke square up right in his face and ask “what the fuc& do you want?” in a less than friendly tone. The answer of “a pint of lager and a bag of park scratchinga would be lovely” was priceless..

0

1

132

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

I only went and passed…..** Congratulations to everyone else who also got through that process

20

8

125

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 months

Add: you may love The Job but it’ll never love you back Don’t lose sight of the things that really matter

Supt Phil Vickers

@PhilVickersLP

2 months

Wise words from a retired Officer this week… “The only people who remember you worked late, are your family” @OscarKiloUK

11

39

263

5

8

125

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

7 months

10 days later this officer remains in hospital and will be for at least another 2 days. Here’s hoping that today’s surgery was the last needed. Keep those spirits up PC Cheshire!!! #unseencostofpolicing #onlyhuman

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

7 months

One of my PCs has been admitted to hospital tonight after suffering two fractures and a dislocated ankle during the violent restraint of a much larger person who was in need of immediate care and control (S136 Mental Health Act)

37

11

164

12

10

117

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@mcvarsey @LozzaFox The article couldn’t be more clear - did you even read it? She was found with life threatening injuries and police are investigating. How does that even sound like the police shot her?

3

0

84

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@PDevonian This is his website. There should be more like him

0

31

88

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

Overnight warning received at 5pm “be at CC tomorrow at noon for trial” 3hr and 70mile round trip can anyone guess what happened?

29

2

86

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@williambolloxs @itvmeridian Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the wee calf......

0

76

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@bigoneosv @SIAuk this needs further investigation. That bloke should not be holding a door licence after this display

1

5

65

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 months

Please think twice before getting behind the wheel of a car if you’re not fit or not licensed as it could be you who is now facing prosecution for a number of serious offences. Get well soon Marcus. We’re all thinking of you and hoping for a speedy recovery

0

79

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

6 years

@TinStarMan @TheReady1775 I’m no blind patriot but isn’t it ironic that those who chose to disrespect your flag forget it’s the sacrifices of those who fought (and fight) for it which gave them the freedom to do so.....

2

4

52

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@mcvarsey @LozzaFox How many police shootings in the UK? A more unfortunate sign of the times is the willingness by many quarters to automatically assume everything is the fault of the police

1

0

68

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

6 years

Shift workers - you know you’re tired when..... You realise you spent the last 30 minutes driving the wrong direction on the wrong motorway going home from a ND and you’re now further away from home than when you left work. Worst bit, not remembering how you got there 😴

7

5

69

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 months

I’ve been asked by a few people if they could make a donation to Marcus and his recovery. It’d be nice if we could help his family cover some travel and accommodation costs so, if you can, please see Thank you

Donate to assist Marcus’ family with travel/accommodation cost then to assist Marcus with any...

Weʼre raising money to assist Marcus’ family with travel/accommodation cost then to assist Marcus with any uninsured loses. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

www.justgiving.com

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 months

One of my PCs was riding home last night when involved in a collision with a drunk driver on the M4 before also being struck by an uninsured and unlicensed driver. I don’t have enough character space to list his injuries but thankfully he is alive and should recover eventually

55

26

730

18

52

66

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 months

@DrEilidhMaria We can’t keep throwing money at things without a real plan to improve. What is that plan?

46

0

66

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 months

@JustStop_Oil @metpoliceuk But the post remains accurate. They’re not being arrested for protesting on a pavement but rather being arrested for breaching a condition of bail.

1

0

67

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

No email from @CollegeofPolice but I have just had a phone call from my Supt. I’ll take that pass thank you very much.... Hope everyone else who is still waiting hears soon

14

0

64

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

So, after 18yrs, it’s finally arrived - my last day as an FH officer. I’ve been on my team since the day it was formed and the people on it (past and present) all mean a lot to me - I wish every one of them well. Goodbye 29FH, hello WA1083……

11

0

64

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

7 months

The brave lad and his colleague was able to secure them and manage their welfare until colleagues arrived to take over and facilitate their attendance for assessment and treatment. You did a great job today PC Cheshire and demonstrated the best of the MPS. Get well soon!!

4

0

64

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

@30onfrontline Funny how they’re teens when beating someone to within an inch of their lives but children if they’re being stopped & searched

3

7

64

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 months

@Matt_Johnson_UK The Special Constabulary are a hugely important asset but behaviour like this (regular or volunteer) is totally unprofessional and unacceptable

2

0

63

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

@HackneyAbbott @lan2000al @CressidaDick Hang on...?? Are you saying that as a result of increased stop and search we saw a reduction in crime? Tell me again that it doesn’t work.....

1

0

59

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@PhillipaWindsor @metpoliceuk Not only am I police officer I’m also a custody sergeant. In 24yrs we’ve never given bottled water or fresh fruit to detainees in any of the custody suites I’ve worked in

1

4

57

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

8 months

@BBCBreaking Out of curiosity did anyone think to ask how many incidents are uploaded daily? It’s very relevant to put these numbers into context

8

2

58

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

7 months

@AVintenAuthor I vouch for him. You don’t know, nor need to know, why this account first came about but let me tell you that they are incredibly passionate about policing being done properly. Their tweets are open, informative and aim to provide both context and understanding

4

1

54

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@ResponsePS Family matters. There’s 135000 police officers in the country and we can cope without the odd one or two - leaders never forget that but managers never see it #leadership

0

4

55

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@SgtJJSharps @MPSRajKohli @roysmithpolice As the two most visible senior officers here: This is the sort of dedication to duty that we wish to see recognised. I know you have no sway over the QPM but can this officer be considered for a Commissioners Commendation for commitment to policing?

0

51

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

Guess who I just bumped in to hard at work…..? @Brick_Cop thank you. I’d also like to thank every member of public I’ve stopped and spoken to in the queue today. You really have restored my faith in people #respect

3

2

50

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@PhillipaWindsor @metpoliceuk We don’t give bottled water. In a Met custody suite you get drinks in a reusable and recyclable paper cup

4

1

49

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@LightTruthpaper @gnomoeoffice As a current Police Officer I am becoming increasingly concerned at the peddling of such tosh. There are no such things as arrestable offences. There are just offences any of which a person could be arrested for. S25 PACE was repealed 14yrs ago Not wearing a hat. Really?

9

1

48

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

⁦ @KarenFindlayMPS ⁩ - Ma’am, this went down a storm. Thank you for organising it for the troops

6

0

52

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@georgebellstarr This man is a hero. Reporting him as anything less is yet another disgrace @BBCNews

0

2

49

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@BlueGaynor This didn’t happen did it? You can be honest, you’ll feel much better.

1

48

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

6 years

@GregBarnes2 @LBC @mrjamesob No police = no reported crime. Simples

0

3

43

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

11 months

@crochetjenny Many years ago we came across these newly weds broken down on way to their reception. Caused a bit of a stir when they arrived….. #notjustcrime

3

50

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@FunktubeG @katie_walker_85 @LFC Domestic abuse is no laughing matter. Wrapping it up as a joke doesn’t make it any more acceptable else we’d still be saying the same about racist and/homophobic jokes

1

0

48

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 year

@flaminhaystacks Not excusing their abhorrent behaviour but you’ve missed out either ‘former’ or ‘retired’. Both of them left the Met 10yrs ago and the offences are dated from 2018-2021 It sickens me to think people like this might walk amongst us undermining every bit of good work that we do

7

3

48

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

6 years

@UKCopHumour Snap...! The guests didn’t know what to think when we arrived

1

7

45

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@itvmeridian A herd of cows standing in a field is not a vigil. It’s just a herd of cows.....

1

45

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@neilturner67 @jnd_90 Just have the one game but make it for 6 points. Would make for interesting attacking football

5

0

45

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 months

@SebPBerry @LBC @Angel41527796 @RachelSJohnson If you took out all of the £100k/year salaries out of the equation I’m willing to bet that £34k average falls very very significantly…..

2

0

47

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

Having spent the last 2 shifts with a genuine grade A buffoon I can honestly say I’ve earned the vino I’m already mentally pouring

3

0

44

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

9 months

@SkyNews £1.6 billion over 2yrs is £2.2m a day. For a maximum of 500 asylum seekers at £4,300/day. This is just another example of stealing money from the UK Taxpayer to put it into a friends pocket…… For comparison, you could give the junior drs their 35% and still have £600m left

2

9

46

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

@pink_meerkat1 @momos55 @Gin_Hooray @suetthatsme The only thing you cannot give enough of is time. I love that you do this - you were raised well

1

0

43

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

11 months

@andygeorgeni Do you even consider the deterrent factor? The fear of getting caught preventing someone picking up a knife and taking it out with them? Indeed, isn’t that the very reason we publicise S60s when they’re authorised?

1

0

41

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@khan_sophie @ITVCentral Taser is not a lethal weapon. Unfortunately some people have died by its use but look at the circumstances that the officer was faced with

1

0

41

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

This 👇

0

25

43

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@NorthWestCop It is but I’ve spoken to a number of the new officers and there’s a surprisingly large number who joined without ever knowing what the job was about. It used to be a vocation. It used to be The Job. For many it’s now just a job

3

0

42

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

6 years

@RSSS_Mark_FCIU @policecommander Where I was able to cuff him. MoP simply got back into his car and drove away, no words were spoken and I was never able to thank him personally. #thankyou

0

3

40

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

@Brick_Cop Skippers job is to supervise the PSU not act as the eyes/ears/navigator in the Oppo seat. Insp at the back so they can be blocked from getting out and cocking everything up

5

0

43

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@jasminedotiwala @NormanBrennan @LambethMPS @MetTaskforce Yes, there’s always a cause but we cannot ignore the effect. Life is, and always has been, about choices so we simply can’t allow those who made the wrong choices (through whatever circumstances) to ruin the lives of those who didn’t

0

1

38

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

This little girl just got the results of her Masters - passed with distinction. My baby girl is now an LLB LLM and I’m currently having an incredibly #prouddadmoment

3

0

41

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

Hmmmm...... Hold on whilst I think about it 😂

20

3

41

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

@notameadow @metpoliceuk Those 14yr olds running drugs (13 bags is not personal use and we all know it) are the same 14yr olds being stabbed and doing the stabbing. These cops may have just saved that kids life today

1

3

36

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

8 months

@CotswoldLadyB Whilst the overtake wasn’t the best piece of driving ever seen I think you’ll find that you wobble a lot less if you keep both hands on the handlebars. It’d still have been close but not nearly as close as it was

3

0

38

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@garymoules @ANT1231993 @piersmorgan @GMB He’s a butcher not a copy writer. I’m sure you enjoy being a vegan but the rest of us don’t enjoy listening (or reading) about it

1

0

29

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@BriannaCeleGill @Charlotte3003G Could you see if they could cover some more shifts so we can get some time off please. Thanks in advance 👍

1

0

36

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

An excellently written piece which more people should read

0

18

34

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@Dode227Smith @dutyfreejohn @JennyJambo How’s about hats off to good parents? Single, couple, whatever doesn’t matter in the least if you’re doing it right

1

0

31

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

6 years

@RSSS_Mark_FCIU @policecommander I think I’m alive courtesy of a passing member of public. Having chased down a burglar we were fighting in the central reservation when he pulled a knife from his pocket. Will never forget the uppercut from the passing motorist - lifted bloke from his shoes onto his ass 1/2

2

34

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@BTPGreenwood Finally...!!! Someone finally knows what AdBlue is for

0

1

33

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@CosyGotRekt @falsewinger @Andersj822010 Would be a good graphic if you could actually see where/when the ball is struck

2

0

34

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

Driving in for my last ever shift on FH. At 7am tomorrow it ceases to exist in its own entity as it gets taken over, sorry I mean merges, with Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. Farewell FH, BS & CW, hello AWW, AWC, AWN & AWS (yes, we’re lost too..!!) #CutsHaveConsequences

10

3

31

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

8 months

@metpoliceuk Makes a few of the police ‘experts’ wheeled out onto telly look a bit daft…..

4

0

35

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@mounty_county @DonnaDlm71 @MaryCreaghMP And had to pay for their own journey home too....

0

33

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

2 years

@Atena4R @DrProudman A couple have an argument over the remote. A neighbour calls police because of sounds of raised voices. Police attend, investigate and establish no crimes have taken place so record a non crime domestic incident and ask a series of predetermined questions to identify risks

1

35

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 months

@muttonshunter Have you been to an A&E recently? There’s rarely a time when there’s not at least 2 PCs there!!!

0

1

35

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@PhillipaWindsor @metpoliceuk If your colleague didn’t lean on the car and try to push it back then nothing would’ve happened. The driver stopped, backed off and I assure you that it doesn’t amount to attempted murder

4

1

33

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

6 years

@policecommander guv, please RT this. I think there’s lots of colleagues who’d like to see this

DIY SOS

@DIYSOS

6 years

WE'RE BACK TOMORROW NIGHT - 8 pm, @BBCOne - brand new DIY SOS episodes. We'll e helping a police officer injured in the Westminster Bridge attack. 8 pm is the time - please share!

13

252

562

1

20

32

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@Northants_RPU I find the “yes I do have better things to do and I could do them but for having to deal with people who <insert offence here> and think it’s unimportant” response one of my favourites

1

0

34

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 year

@DrProudman Isolated to this specific incident; ie, they’re not looking for anyone else

3

1

33

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 year

@01DWO You go old school - pen & paper. Tell him he’s going to be reported, record any response in your PNB, complete TOR later If reason to doubt the name or address provided you arrest

1

0

32

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

@WorcesterCusto1 Never a better phrase than “you’re alright you are”

0

33

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

@VictoriaJJayne @alexanderdrogon @LankyYabba @jgbillingsley @DesignSherwood @Vernbentos @crowfather1 @comedylopez Tag It

0

32

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 months

@MPSCroydon If this could be rolled out like ANPR it’d be an absolute game changer. The fear of crime should be on the criminals not the law abiding members of public

4

0

33

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

7 months

PS - your work file will be waiting your return 😉

2

0

32

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

@SocialM85897394 @HfromHorley Deaths per million of population: Spain - 363 Italy - 322 Belgium - 311 France - 211 Netherlands - 154 UK - 145 Every single death is a tragedy but everyone needs to stop thinking that this country is failing to look after us

6

20

29

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 months

@bobbyclarke_13 @ROUNDTHEBEND__ Send it back to him next year!

0

32

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 year

@amandajplatell @IpsoNews is this really the type of journalism this case needs? @DailyMailUK should be setting clear expectations of standards to be met by all their journalists whether they’re in their publications or just by association #disgraceful

0

31

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@ShaunBaileyUK @SadiqKhan The irony in this is that you fail to recognise just how different parts of the Met are. Living in Chiswick doesn’t mean I know how to police, or even understand the issues, in Lambeth. It’s a political sound bite which causes more harm than good to the police service

2

0

29

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 months

Just visited Box Hill and there appears to be two orange sign posted trails. If you ever end up there The Box Hill Hike is not the 30 minute stroll round the sightseeing points - 8 miles and nearly 3hrs before I got back to my damn car!!

5

0

30

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

8 months

@DavidVidecette Hmmm…… How does a single plane emissions compare to all those cars?

6

4

30

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

3 years

@julietsierra20 @NorthWestCop Josh, the only way you can look at is that the vilification is aimed at the uniform and not you personally. Never forget that and don’t ever become the type of officer that proves the misconception and prejudices many have about police. Every one of us can be the difference

2

1

30

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

5 years

@Kimmyatmtwd @PFEW_Chair We wouldn’t be donating to another force. We’d be supporting the family of a police colleague - the name on the badge simply does not matter. I’ve muted this to my colleagues before John and there would be huge swathes of us who’d do this £1, £5 or £10 - I’m in

1

0

28

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

1 year

@HoneyBadger3743 @EM_RESUS @charlesarthur There will always be a number 1 reason but let’s look at it sensibly. Is the number of gun related deaths disproportionately high in America? Then ask yourself why that might be? Could it be the readily available access to a firearm which, by design, is made to kill?

1

31

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

11 months

Started at 7am with 61 (yes sixty one!) unassigned incidents and a total of 186 awaiting deployment across the BCU. They all worked their socks off today and none more than @MetCC @DanielRIvey

5

2

31

Rob

@rj_mcdonald

4 years

@met_responder I was working with that Ops Room Sgt last night and he’s one hell of a nice bloke. He’s earned those qualifications through hard work and is perfectly entitled to use them

2

0

29