Crime down 28 per cent in four weeks

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Rowley demands increased protections for officers as AFOs hand in tickets - The call comes following a murder charge being issued for an officer over the shooting of Chris Kaba.

'Strategic reserve' and new tech helping Sussex manage call demand - The force received just over 32,000 extra 999 calls across the rolling year period to August 31, up 12% from last year.

APCC highlights innovative approaches for serious violence - There are currently 20 government funded VRU areas across England and Wales.

Lords votes to retain West Midlands PCC ahead of next election - The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill could potentially see a change in governance between the West Midlands Combined Authority and the OPCC.

Crime down 28 per cent in four weeks

The lockdown has led to a reduction in crime 8 per cent lower than the target set by Home Secretary Priti Patel at the NPCC/APCC Conference earlier this year.

The end of a police pursuit on the M11 today. Vehicle crime is down by 34 per cent

Date - 15th April 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Provisional data from forces show a 28 per cent reduction in crime, surpassing the Home Secretary’s ask of police chiefs to cut crime in three years in just four weeks. There has however been a 59 per cent increase in incidents of antisocial...

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