Jordan Lyon, a 10-year old, rescued his younger sister Bethany from a pond. The deputy coroner at the inquest drew attention to his bravery. Why an inquest? Because Jordan himself got into difficulties and drowned whilst two PCSOs (Police Community Support Officers) looked on and didn't enter the water. He died in hospital after being pulled out of the water by his stepfather and another man. The police force are supporting the PCSOs as it seems they are not "trained to deal with that sort of situation". They haven't done the "jump in water course" but I'm sure they've done the "put on bright yellow macho jacket" course that enables them to go round harassing ordinary peace-loving members of the public.
And it's only a few months ago that a Scottish fireman was disciplined for entering a swollen river to help a woman. I should have thought he deserved a "mention in despatches" or whatever the fire-service equivalent is but it seems the fire service have rules about that sort of thing (entering water without authorisation). Perhaps he should get a job as a PCSO and the two PCSOs could work in the fire-brigade and then all will be well.
