Putting the Ink in Oink

Batman, angel wings, and Japanese symbols are certainly not part of the traditional police uniform - but these and many other depictions are adorning the skin of many of our cops. The majority of New Zealand’s police recruits - possibly up to 95 per cent - have tattoos these days and the organisation has launched a recruitment campaign around skin art in a bid to encourage more people to join the force. The campaign officially launches this weekend and shares the personal stories of seven officers and their ink. "The Ink beneath the Blue invites the public into the lives of some of our officers who choose to literally wear their hearts on their sleeves," executive media and communications deputy chief Jane Archibald says. "It's the stories and very personal experiences behind why they got their unique tattoo combined with the training provided by police, which equip these officers to police more effectively and empathetically in our diverse communities." Here’s how I see this: TATTOOS ARE A WASTE OF MONEY AND THEY ARE LIKELY TO GET INFECTED. AND THE DESIGN MAY WELL NOT WORK OUT HOW YOU WANTED. AND EVERYONE KNOWS THE PIGS ARE JUST THE GOVERNMENT’S REVENUE-COLLECTING GANG.