Last year, police left four crimes unsolved every minute, raising concerns about public safety and resource allocation.
Barry: It’s pretty shocking to hear that police just gave up on four crimes every minute last year. Can you believe that? Over half of robberies and a ton of other crimes went unsolved!
According to the Home Office, more than 2.2 million investigations were closed without finding a suspect in just the first half of 2024. That’s a staggering 41.3 percent of all cases!
Labour is pointing fingers at the previous Conservative government, saying they slashed community support officers by half since 2010. That’s about 9,000 fewer officers on the streets.
Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson didn’t hold back, saying the last government really messed up neighborhood policing. She mentioned that it’s no surprise people feel like they never see a cop around anymore.
Labour has plans to bring back 13,000 neighborhood officers and tackle anti-social behavior. They’re really pushing for change.
In a heartbreaking case, a mother criticized the police for not checking on her daughter, Rhiana, who was in distress. Officers did a welfare check but didn’t search the area, thinking she was out walking her dog.
Tragically, just 20 minutes after the police left, Rhiana took her own life. It’s a tough reminder of how important it is for police to be thorough in their duties.
Even Cumbria’s Police Chief Constable Jeremy Graham has apologized for failures in other investigations. It’s a tough time for law enforcement and the communities they serve.
