First I try to write this blog daily, but with the nature of the work it is not always possible. Last few days have been a little hectic.
Some time back I wrote a blog saying NZ Police are Over Whelmed. Well last night the police in one area came out on TV saying they were been over whelmed with lack of reources & manpower. I know an ex army mate has recently left the police in another area as it just got too much.
Prentice Hall's Test Prep Guide to accompany Proactive Police Management (Prentice Hall Test Prep Series)
So the first thing that needs to be done is more resources & manpower into policing. It is not a political football but a necesity as our society is becoming much more violent & crime is now out of control. It is also been reported less & less.
That can also be seen in the response to looting in Christchurch post the earthquake. Anecdotal evidence is that looting was actually widespread with people not notifying police as they just didn't think they would respond. As the comment from Justin shows security companies decided not to report crime as well as they thought the police were too busy.
What else can be done to help the police get back on top?
Good Private security. That is security companies carrying out security as it is supposed to be, not in the often fraudulant nature it is at present.
Security carried out properly has an impact on crime. Less crime then the police can get right on top & society will feel safer. It is taking that Broken windows policy of New York & using it to take our society back to where people feel safe at night. They definitely don't at present here in Christchurch & that has nothing to do with the earthquake.
Hitting things like last night where it appears a group of people went past here knocking over rubbish bins into the road. It was reported but police did not respond as no one was seen by time it was able to be reported.
Proactive Police Management (8th Edition)
Last of all society has to take some responsibility. They don't have to take the law into their own hands, but report or record details.
It is not on that we leave our police to deal with more & more issues without any real support.
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