Go back to basics on burglary to re-connect with public, says HMI

Prioritising theft and burglary is crucial to improving trust and confidence, HM Chief Inspector Andy Cooke tells Police Oracle.

The review by HM Inspectorate of how forces investigate burglary and theft cases made for yet more dismal reading for Chiefs – and more bad headlines. There were familiar themes; standards varying across the country and over-stretched teams...