We must adopt a zero tolerance approach to crime and antisocial behaviour.
This starts at the ground level. Common sense dictates more police on the streets will help prevent crime and help catch criminals.
- Increase police numbers in the community, with officers on the beat, engaging with the local people. Ensure there is more visible policing with a focus on combating violent crime, robbery and burglary rather than enforcing restrictions on free speech or policing tweets.
- Target the menace of County Lines drug dealers, gangs and the growth of knife crime.
- Our police need much better technology to help them when they are on the streets. Some of what they currently use is archaic. This can substantially reduce bureaucracy and paperwork.
- Reform our courts and justice system to work faster and smarter.
