Police commit to cutting crime
My council tax has gone up again, as expected. Thames Valley Police Authority accounts for the biggest increase (again), so I was interested to read the Police Authority’s Finances 2007/08 document sent by the Council. The leaflet stated:
As a result of extensive analysis, and taking into account internal and external factors, we have decided that our operational priorities for 2007/08 will be to
(drum roll)
Reduce crime and increase the number of offences brought to justice, particularly in relation to house burglaries and domestic violence
So the Police Authority’s top priority is to cut crime? The startling revelations continue:
- Improve safety and reassurance in your neighbourhood…
- Reduce the harm caused to communities by class A drugs…
- Identify and manage the threat posed by organise crime gangs and dangerous individuals…
The final priority was interesting: reduce the threat of, and our vulnerability to, terrorism. Does terrorism really constitute a major threat?
The content of the leaflet is, however, in plain English, which is great to see.  There is so much bull spewed by public and private institutions these days, it’s astonishing. This communication is crystal clear.
March 21st, 2007 at 12:50 am
my pay didnt go up as much as council tax. the cunts.
March 24th, 2007 at 3:00 am
Don’t worry, Cockov, just stick it out.
March 24th, 2007 at 3:29 am
the problem is that i face stiff resistance.
March 24th, 2007 at 5:53 am
You just need to harden your resolve.
January 28th, 2008 at 8:43 am
The terrorism issue has seemed a concern after the bomb attack many years ago. Easy to forget, what with the memorial long since binned in favour of the little M&S at the station. Comforting…