What Is a Press Card?

James O'Brien is struck by how many police officers passed down present. Present of course are somewhat limited in what they can and can't say to the media. And I would suggest that the two officers responsible for arresting my colleague, Charlotte Lynch yesterday, will not be at the top of anybody's Christmas card list in their own station. A quick word about Joe, who was honest enough to tell us earlier that she has never even seen a press card in five years as a police officer. You were merely telling us the reality of your lived experience, but I'll happily read out your next message. In response to the officers suggesting that I should know what a press card is, I've