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London’s boroughs have stressed that the capital desperately needs 600 more police officers based in local communities to get under the skin of the capital’s crime issues.
London Councils is urging the government and the Metropolitan Police to invest in local neighbourhood policing, which plays a vital role in tackling crime. The cross-party membership group supports the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s view that the capital should get its fair share of new recruits from the government’s 20,000 new police officer pledge.
Desiring approximately 5,000 to 6,000 officers, funded on a long-term basis to reflect higher costs in the capital, London boroughs are determined to ensure that around 600 of these are community police officers. Increasing the visibility of police on the streets is seen as an effective deterrent and improves public perception of safety, with ‘bobbies on the beat’ also proven to build trust and confidence between officers and communities.
Peter John OBE, chair of London Councils, said: “We know Londoners want more police officers on the streets of the capital keeping them safe. While specialist units tackling violent crime, domestic abuse and drug dealing are vital, it’s equally important that London’s share of new policing recruits includes ‘bobbies on the beat’.
“London boroughs work closely with our busy local policing teams. They provide visible reassurance, address low-level crime before it takes root and gather crucial information, but they are also hugely stretched. To create safer, more resilient communities, investing in 600 new ‘bobbies on the beat’ must be a top priority for London.”
Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
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