"These cuts are a genuine worry for public safety. PCSOs do a vital role in the comminity in deterring crime and increasing public confidence – […]
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Experience after experience has shown that privatisation is a false economy
Serious crime is on the rise again after years of steady falls in offending, and UNISON believes government cutbacks in policing are to blame. Keen to encourage people to vote in the police and crime commissioner elections on 5 May, UNISON is launching a campaign to provide the public with the facts about police cuts. […]
Andy Stenning worked as a police officer for 28 years: He’s worried about its future
Media contacts: Alan Weaver T: 0207 121 5555 M: 07939 143310 E: a.weaver@unison.co.uk Liz Chinchen T: 0207 121 5463 M: 07778 158175 E […]
UNISON releases latest survey showing effect of policing cuts on community support officers and neighbourhood policing in England and Wales
Since the Conservatives came to power, both in coalition and after, the police service has been devastated by cuts
Since the Conservatives came to power, both in coalition and after, the police service has been devastated by cuts
You call 999, you’re put through to someone, the police arrive… But of course, it’s never as simple as that
If you’ve ever had to report a crime, those may be the only stages you’re aware of. But behind the scenes a whole […]
As Sadiq Khan approaches the halfway point in his first term, Demetrios Matheou snatched a few minutes in the whirlwind schedule of the London Mayor
As Sadiq Khan approaches the halfway point in his first term, Demetrios Matheou snatched a few minutes in the whirlwind schedule of the London Mayor