Securicor Van

May 9, 2007

While I was out this morning, in-front of me was a securicor van (the ones that transport money from shops etc).

On the back was a sticker saying "Police follow this van"

I didn't get it though - Why would they have a sticker saying that when there wasn't anything wrong? :|

compuclean · May 9, 2007

Yeah, I've seen a few of those too - I can imagine them being pulled over, and the driver saying "What???"

Maybe it's just a North East thing...

Scott-Copywriter · May 9, 2007

I guess it means if Police vehicles are just wandering around on patrol then they may as well escort the Securicor van whenever possible.

AlphOmega · May 9, 2007

In one of my driving jobs, as I was carrying a valuble load I had a sign to show the police if they ever wanted to pull me over "I will follow you to the nearest Police location" The comapny policy was not to stop at the side of the road if pulled by the police - cant see that being accepted by the police!

mumper · May 9, 2007

It might be stating that the Police follow the vehicle in an attempt to deter robbers or hijackers or other naughty types.

SpeedyExpressCouriers · May 9, 2007

Its just a sign to scare people.

Many Securicor vans are robbed and its surprising that they have the sticker because I've never heard of anybody being arrested on the spot.

An Oasis · May 9, 2007

The police are informed of schedules and try to make sure that patrols will be crossing routes at the same time. Does not seem to be a very effective practise.

Dawg · May 9, 2007

Lonely, dyslexic Securicor driver.

"Please follow this van."

May 9, 2007

Dawg said:
Lonely, dyslexic Securicor driver.

"Please follow this van."

Huh? :| :|

Top Hat · May 9, 2007

Surely 'No Cash Inside' would be better

Dawg · May 9, 2007

Ok Carl:
dyslexic: can't spell
Driver spelt "police" when he meant "please"..
It was a joke (nearly), based on a homophone.

Up to speed now? (A pun, also a joke, nearly)

May 9, 2007

I understand now.

mumper · May 9, 2007

Top Hat said:
Surely 'No Cash Inside' would be better

Yep - telling fibs to would-be robbers; that'll put them off

May 9, 2007

homophone ain't seen any of those in Tesco's

loads of Nokia not sure a homophone would be politically correct

Adman · May 10, 2007

Dawg said:
Ok Carl:
dyslexic: can't spell
Driver spelt "police" when he meant "please"..
It was a joke (nearly), based on a homophone.

Up to speed now? (A pun, also a joke, nearly)

My mate's dyslexic is a member of DNA - the National Dyslexia Association

oldgit

stugster · May 10, 2007

We have a few up here... I phoned my police friend and apparently it is meant to mean "Unmarked Police follow this van".

Now, you have to prove it

May 11, 2007

stugster said:
We have a few up here... I phoned my police friend and apparently it is meant to mean "Unmarked Police follow this van".

Now, you have to prove it

They must wash with Persil

Short Time Stationery · May 11, 2007

They must wash with Persil

So thats what's meant by a clean getaway, or is it money laundering.

I'll get my coat

Oct 25, 2008

As a retired security operative (35 years) I was perplexed somewhat by this notice seen on CIT vans and wondered if it was requesting the police to in fact follow the van or just stating that the police do or are following the van at any one time. Weired to say the least and now as a graphic designer producing security signs and stickers for security companies not very impressed:|

The Printed Bag Shop · Oct 25, 2008

What it means is that police track the van so if you hijack the van the driver presses a button and the police know where they are.

Oct 25, 2008

Pretty old thread this tbh.

It did remind me though - we haven't seen much of Mumper for a while - a very funny guy too !!

An Oasis · Oct 25, 2008

Comspec said:
Pretty old thread this tbh.

It did remind me though - we haven't seen much of Mumper for a while - a very funny guy too !!

Yah shame, he owes me at least three laptops, came out with some classics.

vvaannmmaann · Oct 27, 2008

Aren't Securicor now called Loomis?

estwig · Oct 27, 2008

I am thinking of getting a new sticker for the back of the van.............

'No Tea making equipment is kept in this vehicle overnight'

An Oasis · Oct 27, 2008

estwig said:
...'No Tea making equipment is kept in this vehicle overnight'

Good one K, no one would bother following a van with tea kit in it, it's like the ultimate double bluff.

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