PCC – “opting out of policing and justice is not an option”

We welcome today’s statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner, that he and Thames Valley Police agree that police action and arrests should be carried out without fear or favour, and not based on problems elsewhere in the system.
We welcome today’s statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner, that he and Thames Valley Police agree that police action and arrests should be carried out without fear or favour, and not based on problems elsewhere in the system.

What type of Policing do we want?

Do we want a proactive, problem solving approach from our Police, or a service focussed simply on implementing a legal code? The ‘right’ answer is “the former”, but requires trust and confidence of communities in their Police service
Do we want a proactive, problem solving approach from our Police, or a service focussed simply on implementing a legal code? The ‘right’ answer is “the former”, but requires trust and confidence of communities in their Police service

Shoplifting – not a Victimless Crime

Shoplifting is becoming a growing scourge. It’s misguided to consider it a ‘victimless crime’, absorbed by businesses and causing limited real harm.
Shoplifting is becoming a growing scourge. It’s misguided to consider it a ‘victimless crime’, absorbed by businesses and causing limited real harm.