Policing
Law and Order Urgently Needs Reform
Reform UK will restore Law and Order on Britain’s streets and make sure that criminals face justice.
CRITICAL REFORMS NEEDED IN THE FIRST 100 DAYS:
Increase Police Numbers
Recruitment to increase UK per capita police
numbers to 300 per 100k population. That is 40,000 new front-line officers, over a 5-year parliament.
Zero Tolerance Policing
Clampdown on all crime and antisocial behaviour.
Increase Stop and Search substantially.
Prison for violent crimes and possessing a knife.
Drug dealing and trafficking will get mandatory
life imprisonment. A new offence of Substantial
Possession of Drugs will meet heavy fines.
New Police Leadership and Recruitment
Regime
Strong preference for ex-military officers and
personnel. High standards of fitness and presentation for front line officers. Sack Chief
Constables that allow two-tier policing.
More Bobbies on the Beat
Ensure that police return to the beat and use better technology and stop wasting time on paperwork.
Allow PCSOs to become police officers before the role is phased out.
THEREAFTER
De-Politicise the College of Policing
Prioritise crime prevention, discipline, public service and high standards of strength and fitness among trainees. Replace degree-standard entry with an entrance exam. Require officers to complete a 2-year probationary period. Stricter entry requirements.