Scotland Yard's decision to hold an adults-only Easter egg hunt for staff at a counter-terrorism hub in London has sparked controversy. Critics, including ex-Metropolitan Police detective Peter Bleksley, deemed the activity ludicrous given the ongoing rise in violent crime in the city. Defenders of the hunt maintain that it only lasted 30 minutes during breaks and serves as a team-building exercise. Public sentiment echoed the criticism, with many questioning the appropriateness of such events during a time of serious crime and police pressure to perform.
Peter Bleksley criticized the adults-only Easter egg hunt for being inappropriate during a time of rising crime, stating it's ludicrous amidst serious investigations not being conducted.
Met sources rationalized the Easter egg hunt as a legitimate team-building activity that took only 30 minutes during break time and argued it's common for large organizations.
The Easter egg hunt was advertised and defended by some officers, who suggested the backlash was overblown, asserting that officers prioritize urgent jobs.
Members of the public expressed dismay, highlighting that holding an egg hunt seemed out of place when police are facing serious crime challenges.
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