Don't bother about burglary, police told

Police have been ordered not to bother investigating crimes such as burglary, vandalism and assaults unless evidence pointing to the culprits is easily available, The Telegraph can reveal.

Under new guidelines, officers have been informed that only "serious" crimes, such as murder, rape or so-called hate crimes, should be investigated as a matter of course.

In all other cases, unless there is immediate and compelling evidence, such as fingerprints or DNA material, the crime will be listed for no further action.

So... in the country which has made self-defense illegal, the police are also forbidden to spend resources investigating "minor" crimes like burglary, vandalism, and assault? That must be so comforting for the subjects.

Posted on 2003-01-13 15:42:10.0 by matthew@triggerfinger.org

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