I can assure you they weren't looking for me to throw in the paddy wagon.

Wendy Tuckerman was walking around the streets with the officers, I exchanged hellos and asked her did she now need police protection?

With a smile she affirmed that as 'definitely'.

No, the police weren't here to make arrests, nor were they here providing police protection, they were here to promote the important place the police service plays in our communities.

Police are not out to simply arrest criminals, they are to inform us of how we can make our communities safer which, I suppose makes their job easier.

An information table was set up and there was material regarding cyberbullying, online trolling, keeping our kids safe when using devices, plus there was some very useful hints on household and community safety and reporting of minor crimes made simpler.

As an afterthought, maybe it would have been a good idea to leave some of this information somewhere in town.

Maybe the police station has some, otherwise visit www.police.nsw.gov.au

This is an easy site to maneuver around that will provide very helpful information in a simple format.

WITS

I saw a very interesting fact on the news the other morning that will absolutely delight half the population and have the other half shaking their heads in either amusement, embarrassment or disbelief.

Many countries on this pandemic riddled planet are having a real battle to control this virus.

Five of the leading countries in controlling COVID-19 are led by women.

New Zealand with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Taiwan with President Tsai Ing-We, Denmark with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Finland Sanna Marin and Germany Chancellor Angela Markel.

Germany may surprise you being listed, but it has by far a much lower percentage of deaths than most European countries.

There is no suggestion women necessarily make better leaders, but it seems they have to work harder to make it to the top of their field.

Here in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison seems to have the approval of the majority of the population, but what can you say about Donald Trump.

The US President can't be said to be waving a positive flag for the fellas.

WITS

NSW has begun to loosen the restrictions that will allow clubs, pubs, restaurants and cafes to open up with the number of customers raised to 50 and spacing being enforced.

A step toward 'freedom', but larger crowds don't seem to be any closer.

Rugby League re-commences tonight with AFL another week or so away.

The football codes will all play before empty stadiums, no spectators.

Crowds are definitely a concern and on the local scene, events like the Irish Woolfest, Cherry Festival and the annual Touch Football Netball Carnival must have the organisers concerned.

Things have to be going really well before we see crowds at sporting events, festivals and concerts and much depends on how we react to this newly allowed 'freedom'.

Bottom line, we must all do the right thing and be considerate of others.

WITS

A blonde woman visits her husband in prison.

Before leaving, she tells a correction officer, "You shouldn't make my husband work like that. He's exhausted!"

The officer laughs and says, "Are you kidding? He just eats and sleeps and stays in his cell!"

The wife replies, "Garbage! He just told me he's been digging a tunnel for months!"

WITS

Is it just me, or do I share this little trait with more of you out there?

Advertisements on television, or at least the ones that are repeated ad-nausea send me bananas.

We know how effective good advertising can be, it is essential to attracting customers.

There are some good ads, but when do they reach a stage when you are sick of seeing the same ad time and time again and they become counter-productive and the viewer becomes very negative regarding that product.

The ads that are losing their effectiveness are Budget Direct where they sit on horses screaming at the crowd, really gets me.

When the girl screams, "Who are we?" over the response I yelled "NRMA!"

Couldn't help it.

Then there's the Anglicare ad advertising seniors' accommodation.

It's on again and again with voices that don't inspire much confidence.

The dancing/singing giraffe ... please no more.

That ad for a car dealership ending 'absolutely' sung in a high voice has my wife blocking her ears.

I'm also sick of the ad where there is a chap waiting for a job and suffering from depression.

That ad is beginning to depress me - or is it just COVID-19?

On the other hand, don't we love the Cadbury ad where the little girl is buying a bar of chocolate for her mother.

Ads, they can be productive, then again, they can be a huge turn off.

Love to know your pet ad hates.

WITS

While having a whinge, why not go the whole hog and throw in those politicians from opposition ranks who cannot say anything bit inane drivel when criticising the government.

When do you ever hear them say anything resembling positive criticism?

Get yourself a nice clean bit of wall area, have a marking pen nearby and every time an opposition spokesperson says something positive in criticism of the government, put a mark on the wall.

Don't think you'll see many marks.

Governments need good thinkers and positive members that can appeal to the public who elect them.

Now where do you find them?

WITS

It is not often one finds information supporting ideas I have expressed in WITS, but Dr Stuart Newstead of the Monash University Accident Research Centre has done just that.

It has been stated in this column that car colours reflect the likelihood of collision on our roads.

Apparently Australian drivers are prioritising looks over safety, preferring black, silver, grey or other dark colours over white, yellow or orange.

Statistics say you are 10 per cent more likely to have a crash when driving a dark coloured vehicle because people don't see you.

Robert McDonald, the NRMA Insurance research manager has endorsed these findings.

When on our roads, safety should be a priority.

Colour is as stated important, but this column has also queried why are we producing such high powered speed machines being made available to Australian motorists - 'toys for the rev heads'.

Stuart Newstead and Robert McDonald could look at that factor so evident in so many of our road deaths.