No, I didn't introduce myself, didn't know you had to.
No, I'm not plod but yes, I was up to 11 years ago. To think that they are watching you is deep paranoia my friend.
I jumped in on this thread because I have spent my life time listening to people pan the police for doing their job. If you get sent to any incident and leave property that is vulnerable you risk dropping deep into the brown stuff if anything happens to it. Yes, you should have been told that it had been removed and where to but come on, lighten up, let's talk about shooting matters not slagging people off.