Has The MET Also Known As Scotland Yard Met Expectation?

[barrier]

I wonder just what is or was expected OG  its a PJ case and always has been,the MET would know this from day 1.

[Holly Goodhead]

I wonder just what is or was expected OG  its a PJ case and always has been,the MET would know this from day 1.

I think I recall someone saying the MET was going to carry out a review/investigation as if a child had disappeared in the UK.

[barrier]

I think I recall someone saying the MET was going to carry out a review/investigation as if a child had disappeared in the UK.

Which they did,but how would that help? not asking you but its rhetorical of the MET.

[Holly Goodhead]

Which they did,but how would that help? not asking you but its rhetorical of the MET.

I don't think it has helped as evidenced by the fact 8 years on no arrests and no MM. 

[G-Unit]

I think they refrained from mentioning him by name to protect his identity/cover off data protection.  It would seem to me to be unprofessional to name Dr Totman who was doing nothing other going about his lawful business.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6225547/madeleine-mccann-gp-sighting-waste/

Are you saying The Sun was unprofessional? Have they ever been professional, ethical, accurate or responsible? I can't say I've noticed if they have.

[Holly Goodhead]

Are you saying The Sun was unprofessional? Have they ever been professional, ethical, accurate or responsible? I can't say I've noticed if they have.

The Sun is only concerned with selling newspapers and maintaining and increasing circulation.  It will sail as close to the wind as it can in pursuit of its number 1 objective.

It would be very unprofessional of a British police officer to name an individual who was by many thought to be MM's abductor when in fact he was a law abiding citizen going about his lawful business.  Imagine if Andy Redwood named him and then the media and all sorts of weirdos turn up on his doorstep seeking confirmation.   

[Mr Gray]

At the request of others outside Portugal?

Are you suggesting the PJ are not investigating at all

[Holly Goodhead]

Are you suggesting the PJ are not investigating at all

I said the PJ closed the case in 2008 and reopened at the request of others.  What exactly they are doing on a day-to-day basis and how many officers are dedicated to the case, if any, I've no idea.  Do you know?

[G-Unit]

It all depends what the Met were expected to achieve, doesn't it? I think they were being over optimistic about what they could achieve with their 'superior' abilities.

[G-Unit]

The Sun is only concerned with selling newspapers and maintaining and increasing circulation.  It will sail as close to the wind as it can in pursuit of its number 1 objective.

It would be very unprofessional of a British police officer to name an individual who was by many thought to be MM's abductor when in fact he was a law abiding citizen going about his lawful business.  Imagine if Andy Redwood named him and then the media and all sorts of weirdos turn up on his doorstep seeking confirmation.

Perhaps his name was leaked by someone who knew he seemed to be going the wrong way?

[Holly Goodhead]

It all depends what the Met were expected to achieve, doesn't it? I think they were being over optimistic about what they could achieve with their 'superior' abilities.

I agree.  And I wouldn't mind betting pro rata the MET has far more upheld complaints and disciplinary matters ranging from minor to major than PJ. 

[Holly Goodhead]

Perhaps his name was leaked by someone who knew he seemed to be going the wrong way?

Well I think MET confirmed they had identified 'Tannerman' from creche records so I guess The Sun might have been able to work it our for themselves.  Coupled with the fact I believe the Tannermans contacted the authorities in 2007 saying they thought they might account for 'Tannerman'.

[Mr Gray]

I agree.  And I wouldn't mind betting pro rata the MET has far more upheld complaints and disciplinary matters ranging from minor to major than PJ.

Two officers on the McCann case..
Almeida... Conviction for torture
Amaral... Conviction for perjury

[G-Unit]

Well I think MET confirmed they had identified 'Tannerman' from creche records so I guess The Sun might have been able to work it our for themselves.  Coupled with the fact I believe the Tannermans contacted the authorities in 2007 saying they thought they might account for 'Tannerman'.

They stated as fact that there were families using the creche, but didn't mention records. I think it's unlikely that they were available 4 + years after the event. My guess is they looked at the answers to the questionnaires sent out by LC. There's no evidence that the Totmans contacted the authorities in Portugal.

[ShiningInLuz]

I'm pretty sure I recall listening to Andy Redwood on a youtube clip say words to the effect they had pretty much ruled out 'Tannerman'.  I will go look for it.

There has been an FoI reply since then that OG is still seeking information on both Tannerman and Smithman.

A more recent FoI reply has said that OG is no longer interested in the Smithman e-fits.