http://news.sky.com/story/1173003/po...he-beat-needed
This was noe report that l was waiting for. Since the coalition came into power, it has stripped the police service to ribbons to save money.
We have many police stations closing down, police officers cut to save money.
London is short of 30.000 officers off the streets, when they recruit officers which they do every six months- they pay is far below what they used to be. BUT the officers that get recruited only cover those officers that have retired or reach that golden 30 year record.
Many of my mates are officers and they are totally frustrated at the way the service is going and are seriously considering leaving.
On Neighbourhood policing, most of the officers on that are called away to do aid.
Communities need to see officers on the street, this also provides the stability and security for the vulnerable, and to prevent crime.
And next year it could get worse when we have a further inport of foriegn nationals coming in - who don't a damn about law enforcement.
I think its time that the Coalition got there heads together and said that we have to listen to the public - but they won't as what they will do is - put more coppers on the street, but where do we make further cuts to pay for it. BUT, will they listen - NO.
In fact last year, they gave a local force two choices - close one station or lose both.