Reduced crime risk continued........

A police force has admitted to letting off almost 100 sexual offenders with a caution in the last five years.

Figures reveal that no charges were brought by West Mercia Constabulary against 93 sex offenders - including eight rapists - between April 1 2001 and March 31 2006.
Instead of going to court, they were given a caution.

According to a police spokeswoman, "West Mercia Constabulary is committed to bringing offenders to justice and protecting members of the public. "

Cautions were given for 41 indecent assaults, eight rapes, 17 sexual assaults, nine sexual activity cases (including with a child), one gross indecency with a child, six unlawful sexual intercourse cases and 11 other sexual offences.

The spokeswoman continued. "When an individual accepts a caution, it is important to remember that a person must admit wrongdoing in order to receive a caution and it represents an admission of guilt."

A caution for rape, a caution for gross indecency with a child ... protecting members of the public...... is it me or is there something not quite compatible about the two statements?

I have always supported the police in the past, but when I read things like this I truly believe that they are wasting their time. They may as well disband and let everyone spend their tax money on their own personal security. At least that way someone will genuinely be concerned for their safety.

NU Labour's police service, to protect and serve .... but who?

Modern policing