News Concern over crime figures
Andrew Percy, prospective Goole MP, expressed concern recently at new local crime statistics published by the Government and called for reforms to improve the effectiveness of policing and the criminal justice system. Across the country.
Mr Percy said: "The police officers at Humberside Police are working hard, but are being held back by Whitehall red tape that prevents them from patrolling the streets and catching criminals. This is why Conservatives want to see a stronger emphasis on neighbourhood policing and a greater say for local people on how police forces are run."
He added: "The Government needs to do more to tackle the scourge of drugs, which fuels all other crime, ruins communities and destroys lives. Violent crime is also compounded by the crisis in our prisons. With offenders being released early or escaping jail completely, criminals are not deterred from committing violent crime, nor do they receive proper rehabilitation."
Published on 16th August 2007 in News.
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