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Brit, US Cops Speak the Same Language: Doughnut

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 4, 2009 1:11 PM CST
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(Newser) – British transit cops in Philadelphia to trade counter-terrorism tactics with their US counterparts were treated to an American specialty, the Daily Mail reports—Dunkin’ Donuts. The UK contingent is touring railroad terminals on the East Coast so that “our two organizations” can “work and learn from each other,” the British commander said. But when he starts talking about sharing “best practices,” you wonder what he means.

In an example of transoceanic confusion, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports the story slightly differently. Sure, the Brits and the Amtrak police went to Dunkin’ Donuts, but—shocker!—it was the bobbies who chose the spot for a cup of joe, passing up less cliche java destinations like Cosi or Au Bon Pain. The Daily Mail predicts that US cops in the UK will be treated to a “bacon sarnie or a fry-up,” whatever those are.

Members of the British Transport Police and Amtrak Police Department are seen at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Members of the British Transport Police and Amtrak Police Department are seen at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo)
British Transport Police Sgt. Alan Muggleton, left, and Amtrak Police Department Sgt. Mark Matthews are seen at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
British Transport Police Sgt. Alan Muggleton, left, and Amtrak Police Department Sgt. Mark Matthews are seen at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo)
Members of the British Transport Police and Amtrak Police Department view rail passengers as they make their way to a boarding platform at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Members of the British Transport Police and Amtrak Police Department view rail passengers as they make their way to a boarding platform at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo)
Members of the British Transport Police and Amtrak Police Department are seen in front of a Dunkin' Donuts at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Members of the British Transport Police and Amtrak Police Department are seen in front of a Dunkin' Donuts at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 3 comments
Guest
Mar 5, 2009 6:15 AM CST
"Sarnies" is slang for "sandwich" -- if that ain't mind-numbingly obvious. (South Africans I know use the similar word "sarmies".)
northeast
Mar 4, 2009 3:33 AM CST
Well, it says "bacon" right in the title...I approve.
Guest
Mar 4, 2009 1:20 AM CST
Hmmm... Bacon Sarnies

One British tactic: no pictures of cops
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One US tactic: no pictures of trains--even for photo contest
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