Category Archives: Policing

A number of the Blogs relate specifically to the proposed introduction of the Police and Crime Commissioners and my view that the Metropolitan Police which performs a role as local Police force for London and National Police force on several key issues needs to have some of these national roles removed in order that London Policing is not compromised by issues that have a National Political aspect (such as phone hacking)

Two MP’s refer to County Lines and drug issues with credible understanding


As I wrote a month ago, it is clear that at least one of our current MP’s is very ignorant when it comes to the nature of County Lines. However the debate that took place at the House of Commons … Continue reading

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We need to stay calm and work together – wherever possible


This is my column in todays Argus – There are a wide range of challenges facing our society at present and some of these seem to be due to concerns that people have regarding matters such as the production and … Continue reading

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Tim Loughton should stop wasting Parliamentary time


On Monday in the House of Commons Kit Malthouse, the Minister of State for the Home Department and the Minister responsible for Policing issues answered a question that Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham had asked in written … Continue reading

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David Munro is pretending we need changes to the law


The role of a Police and Crime Commissioner is one that can make a significant difference in our communities to improve the Criminal Justice System. A system which Nick Herbert claimed 10 years ago was incoherent and yet in that … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day from House of Commons and well beyond


On Thursday the House of Commons set aside a couple of hours in this debate to raise the profile of International Women’s Day which takes place today. Only two MPs from Sussex took part in the debate and the first … Continue reading

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PCCs were never intended to run Blue Light services


Whatever the motivation of this question that was answered in the House of Lords on 27th February it is very clear to me as someone who took part in the early steps of the Police and Crime Commissioner roles, that … Continue reading

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Priti Patel needs to understand how crime reduction can be achieved


One of the themes that was not very evident in the publicity around Priti Patels speech yesterday was that of crime reduction or crime prevention. Sadly the reference to crime reduction only occurred three times in her speech and crime … Continue reading

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Conservatives are not competent funding Police or any other public service


These two images above, both come from two Conservative Government Ministers speaking to the public and to local politicians, both referring to the same local tax arrangements. Back in 2012 Eric Pickles was working very hard to ensure that the … Continue reading

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A great privilege and some amazing stories


This morning I attended an event at Hove Cricket Ground which was a chance for Police Officers and some of the organisations they have worked with in recent months such as the RNLI and Lloyd Bank to celebrate the good … Continue reading

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We must protect people first and foremost and then in my view defend the BBC


I am well aware that many people in my city are offended by the way the BBC treated Labour in comparison to the Conservatives prior to the last General Election and indeed how it handled the Brexit issues throughout the … Continue reading

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