Counter terror techniques lead to drop in moped-enabled crime

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Counter terror techniques lead to drop in moped-enabled crime

Intensive policing initiative that combines CCTV, stop and search and security intelligence shown to reduce street crimes.

Date - 16th December 2019
By - Chris Smith

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A research assessment of a counter-terrorism initiative used by 15 forces has found it led to reductions in moped-enabled and other street-based crimes including a drop of 36% in one area. The analysis of Project Servator has revealed that it has...

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