Less talk more action
After 20 years of studies, legislation, action plans and crackdowns we still have major problems
with drink, drugs and violence – isn’t it about time the police were allowed to get tough on crime
As we get closer to a leadership
battle and the next general election
in less than two years the
claims made by politicians from
all sides become more and more
incredible. The problem is that they talk
about action plans, crackdowns
and getting tough on crime but
most of it is just rhetoric. It’s time
for less talk and more action. Read more
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Stop blaming the police
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Christopher Locke says society must stop blaming the police for the breakdown in values, the increase in antisocial
behaviour and growing problems with violent crime – and Conservative’s plans to repair our broken society are revealed
Having originally worked as
a police officer and then
as a police commentator
for over 25 years, I see
clearly the changes that
have led to the problems we are
facing today in terms of youth
crime and antisocial and violent
behaviour. Read more |
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Action on youth crime
 Young person signs C2
Carol Jenkins reports on the new Police Electronic Notifications to YOT
project
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