Forces not taking courier crime seriously, says study

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Forces not taking courier crime seriously, says study

Moped courier crime is 'unrecognised' and 'drives other offences', according to study by the Police Foundation.

Date - 18th November 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The research done by the think tank found crime experienced by gig economy couriers is “far greater than previously recognised and can fuel other forms of criminality”, and that police and delivery companies were unsupportive. The study...

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