This photo I took in the chapel of the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas.

The tableau with crosses either side of the altar is (I think) the work of the Christian Police Association.

The crosses represent the two thieves crucified with Jesus.

On one cross both sets of handcuffs are unlocked - the 'good' thief (not so good if he got caught...) who received the assurance 'today you will be with me in paradise'

On the other cross one is open, one closed - a deliberately ambiguous statement, leaving open the possibility that the 'bad' thief was saved too.

The role of the police is to arrest and to gather evidence, not to pass judgement or define sentence.

Do we as followers of Jesus maybe take on role of judge-jury-executioner when we consider those who we assume don't know him?

Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.