Visible deterrent

[MikeO996]

Where have all the Police on the street suddenly come from?
I know why they've appeared; deterrent/reassurance, but is it all leave cancelled, or Police being pulled off other roles?
If so what's not being done that usually is?

[Durzel]

All current investigations have been suspended indefinitely while all the cops walk the beat. Basically its open season for criminals now.

[HantsRat]

Combination of cancelled rest days, overtime offered, specialist officers walking the beat instead of usual roles, special constables being called in.

[MikeO996]

No criticism intended, was just curious as we hear all the time about numbers being cut to the bone.
Presumably not sustainable for very long then.

[david mcc]

As said, days off cancelled, all shifts now 12 hours, total focus on visible patrols and minimal investigation work which will lead to future complaints / loss of time critical evidence I.e cctv, door to door, evidential warrants being executed.

Great to reassure the public but totally unsustainable for any length of time.

[Greendubber]

Durzel said:

All current investigations have been suspended indefinitely while all the cops walk the beat. Basically its open season for criminals now.

Certainly wasnt the case here.

[Bigends]

Greendubber said:

Durzel said:

All current investigations have been suspended indefinitely while all the cops walk the beat. Basically its open season for criminals now.

Certainly wasnt the case here.

Or with my lot - pretty much business as usual