A lack of faith in our police force is leading to a rising tide of lawlessness. Until resources are found to restore it, more damage lies ahead
In the wild west, a Colt single-action rifle was known as “the peacemaker”. The Metropolitan police commissioner, Cressida Dick, hopes for the same effect by proposing to deploy armed officers on foot patrol in areas plagued by knife crime and other violence. But might this make a bad situation worse?
The need for trust is essential for the social contract of policing by consent to be effective. Despite fictional accounts of heroic detectives, most crimes are solved by the public providing vital information. The need for families and friends to trust police to respond effectively and appropriately is key.
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