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Have trust in crime figures, says police chief
People should have faith in statistics that show crime in Bradford district has dropped substantially, according to Chief Supt Allan Doherty, who commands the Airedale and Bradford North Division.
During the last few months he has been visiting all the parish and town councils in and around Keighley.
On Monday, May 12, he told Haworth's representatives that offences such as burglary, vehicle crime, assault and robbery had fallen by 30 per cent in Bradford district over the last three years.
He acknowledged that the public could often be wary of figures which showed crime was decreasing.
However, he stressed the police must follow rigorous rules governing the types of incidents logged as reported crimes.
He said he was concerned by the dozens of cannabis factories being uncovered in the district.
He said this substance could encourage users to try harder drugs, which would eventually end up killing them.
He said there was generally very little crime in Haworth but added it would now be served by three constables and three police community support officers.
He noted this was a big increase on the single officer who used to cover the area.
He said the force was very keen to get members of the public to join their officers while on patrol.
He said such individuals could supply detailed local knowledge which police officers might not be aware of.
Cllr Huxley said he was reassured by Chief Supt Doherty's report, though warned the village had experienced high levels of anti-social behaviour by youths over the last six months.
Cllr Barry Thorne said he was disturbed by some people's disregard for speed limits and double yellow lines.
Cllr Rosemary Key, who chairs Haworth's Police and Community Contact Point, said people who spoke to her there were pleased to see a more visible police presence in the village.
Cllr Anne Knott said one man had come to the contact point specifically to thank Worth Valley community policeman Graham Jessop for the work he had done in helping his daughter.
She said such gratitude was not often acknowledged publicly and deserved to be highlighted.
3:42pm Saturday 17th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: peter, oxenhope on 7:12pm Sat 17 May 08
There is no doubt whatsoever that the police do a great job under the cicumstances, and the constraints under which they are allowed to work is easily understood, but is neither ethically or morally right in some cases, especially when the police are restricted by government control.
Peter Hitchens said that if 22.000 police officers took the day off,the criminal classes of this country wouldnt notice the difference, sad that, but lets face it, and all agree, good statistics without doubt, but one must still ask the questions.
Why do police officers rush past us in fast cars, no sirens, just rush.?
Why do they suddenly disappear where nobody can find them.?
Why do they go around in pairs talking to each other and ignoring us.?
How come we only see them in large numbers when there is a football match or they want more pay, (which I agree with).
?
Why is there a "manpower shortage" when the police are asked to turn out to deal with some ferel scumbags terrorising the streets.?
Why is it that the police are not allowed to do what they ought to do.?
How many have forgotten what they are there for, and is it true that a growing number of younger officers never new in the first place.?
Please tell me Hitchens is wrong.
There is no doubt whatsoever that the police do a great job under the cicumstances, and the constraints under which they are allowed to work is easily understood, but is neither ethically or morally right in some cases, especially when the police are restricted by government control.
Peter Hitchens said that if 22.000 police officers took the day off,the criminal classes of this country wouldnt notice the difference, sad that, but lets face it, and all agree, good statistics without doubt, but one must still ask the questions.
Why do police officers rush past us in fast cars, no sirens, just rush.?
Why do they suddenly disappear where nobody can find them.?
Why do they go around in pairs talking to each other and ignoring us.?
How come we only see them in large numbers when there is a football match or they want more pay, (which I agree with).
?
Why is there a "manpower shortage" when the police are asked to turn out to deal with some ferel scumbags terrorising the streets.?
Why is it that the police are not allowed to do what they ought to do.?
How many have forgotten what they are there for, and is it true that a growing number of younger officers never new in the first place.?
Please tell me Hitchens is wrong.
Posted by: Chris, Keighley on 11:40pm Wed 21 May 08
I trust crime figures like I trust the humiliated Home Secretary Jaquie Smith to pay our police officers a decent rise. It's all politics Mr Doherty, all for self gratification.
I trust crime figures like I trust the humiliated Home Secretary Jaquie Smith to pay our police officers a decent rise. It's all politics Mr Doherty, all for self gratification.
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