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1. I have news. We have some TDCs on a direct entry detective scheme. They are universally regarded by everyone (even the old sweat DCs) as a great asset.
2. Thing is, most woodentops don't want to be press ganged into suit wearing activities. We are simple souls and we can't be having all that used/unused material stuff..
3. We all know the woodentop community cannot provide enough fodder for the blah departments, so.. ANYTHING which alleviates this is 
4. But the most important thing is.. the DE tecs have been a success, seem happy and are holding a tremendous number of jobs in their pots.
5. I joined to drive fast, patrol the mean streets of Ruraltown and have a bit of a roll about. Do I want to go on a complex fraud investigation course? No.
6. So in a dramatic u-turn which would make Boris Johnson blush, I support the DE Detective scheme, and while it remains a success and helps to prevent innocent patrol officers having to travel to planet CID, long may it continue. Thank you.
