How to restore Britons’ confidence in the police
Foot patrols and better vetting are the answer
“Hello police!” shouted a toddler as James and Jordan strolled through Horsham, a market town in south-east England. Next they were hailed by a man with learning disabilities who wanted a “Sussex Police” pen: “I’ve been very good!” Then a woman ran out of Waterstones, a bookshop, to tell them someone had shoplifted a pile of books. “Don’t think she would have bothered to report that if she hadn’t seen us walk past,” said Jordan, as he went into the shop to take a statement.
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This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Keeping the peace”
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