Its a 'National Crisis' for British Police

By : Forum Member
Published 2nd March 2017

Police men and woman as we know have a duty to protect the community and prevent crime. Their role is to act as an authoritative figure to all of the UK, however it seems that the expectations of this job role are gradually slacking. 

ITV news has reported that many victims have felt let down by police due to the slow response rate. It is said that cases are being put to one side because the Police are failing to carry out basic functions.

It is sad really because a lot of people see the police force as great role models, they protect the community we live in and stop harm; the expectations are not slacking because there is a shortage of detectives either, so what excuse do they really have? Are they slacking because they feel like it? In my opinion you can't be a police officer and be lazy, you have to be on alert 24/7 because crime does not have an opening and closing time. 

The HMIC evidenced that: 

  • Emergency calls were being downgraded in order to justify a slower response and failings in responding to vulnerable victims
  • Details of 67,000 suspects had not been placed on the police national computer
  • Fewer arrests were being made
  • A large number of crimes were effectively "written off"In too many cases "insufficient action" was being taken
  • Inexperienced officers were left to carry out complex investigations such as rape cases

The above stats are scary really, how many potential convicts are walking the streets still? 

Due to the above, the HMIC (criminal justice inspectors) have issued a 'red flag warning' and are enforcing that Police officers complete their job to a high standard like they should be. 

 


Thanks, Rachael Kennedy
MLS Marketing Team
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