POLICE

Police

Zero tolerance for abuse to officers, verbal or physical. Offenders will be held accountable at any age
All police working in Zone one, will not pay a congestion charge
Increased benefits for police officers, from private medical including private counselling through to gym memberships
Hire more than 8,500 police over 4 years, ensuring police have the resources to deal with incidents and prosecute cases
1,000 police dedicated to address hate crimes
Update and increase cameras and lighting all over London to make it even harder for criminals to escape detection and make streets safer
Closed police stations will be reopened. I have travelled to each Borough and have witnessed the damage caused by closing police stations. Many communities are vulnerable as there is no police station in their Borough
Proper uniforms and up-to-date equipment such as riot gear will be issued
Special non-invasive handheld equipment will be introduced to support stop and search, to detect knifes and drugs
Recruitment drive for Specials – Structure put in place for Specials to
not only be on the beat. They will have a pathway to use their expertise to better the force, be fully integrated into the structure and have a clear path for succession
Introduce apprenticeships and work experience from age 16 upwards.
Start a new program of Youth Specials to support community outreach and career progression