On an unknown corner of Reddit, rank-and-file police officers have been lifting the lid on life behind the thin blue line. A picture of fatigue, anxiety, and declining morale emerges from post after post on the Police UK forum. Contributors express lurking doubts about the fate of policing, with some conceding they are actively plotting theirContinue reading “Inside The Secret Police Forum: What Officers Think Of The British Public”
Tag Archives: Law And Order
Law And Order Are Totally In Disarray
It seemed as though we lived in a stable, civilised society only a few short days ago. Of course, there have been ups and downs recently, but overall, it seemed safe to stroll about the streets. Who am I kidding? Our streets are full of crime. Things are not stable and we do not liveContinue reading “Law And Order Are Totally In Disarray”
On Average, The Police Fail To Respond To 120 Break-Ins A Day
Figures indicate that the police failed to turn up to more than 45,000 burglaries last year, the equivalent of 120 a day. A total of 45,233 crimes reported to 19 forces in England and Wales saw no officer visit the scene. The actual figure will be far higher because 14 others declined to answer aContinue reading “On Average, The Police Fail To Respond To 120 Break-Ins A Day”