The resort of Torbay has spent £30,000 of taxpayers; money on flip-flops for women who are too drunk to stagger home in high heels.
The initiative by Safer Communities Torbay, a partnership between Devon and Cornwall Police, Torbay Council, the fire and rescue service and the local education authority, is meant to reduce the number of injuries caused by 'dangerous' footwear, including stubbed toes and sprained ankles.
The scheme, funded by the Home Office, is due to start next month in time for Christmas office party revellers, who pour out of the resorts clubs and bars in the early hours.
Officers will carry bags of the unisex flip-flops and will hand them to anyone who looks unsteady.
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What a complete waste of time and money. !
I'm not sure it's a TOTAL waste- they also provide rape alarms, and condoms. The flip-flops are probably a fairly minor expense, and if the program improves the welfare of the community in a non-intrusive fashion (requiring people to wear them would be idiotic), it's a hell of a lot better than invasive enforcement programs.
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