math330
3rd March 2012, 03:25
So, here we go - the UK rolls towards further state/police interference.
Largely unaccountable security companies will now be 'responding to and investigating incidents, supporting victims and witnesses, managing high-risk individuals and patrolling neighbourhoods.'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17242956
'Dangerous experiment'
Our correspondent says the two forces have invited bids from firms including G4S, the world's largest security firm, to deliver a number of services currently undertaken by the police.
In a statement, the Home Office said of the plans: "Private companies will not be able to arrest suspects, and they will not be solely responsible for investigating crime."
The Conservatives cut the budget for the police force by 20%, and now they're spending £1.5bn (or £3.5bn, depending) on private firms.
Why?
Not sure why, but this conjures up images of Blackwater in Iraq for me.
Scary stuff. Glad i left the place.
Largely unaccountable security companies will now be 'responding to and investigating incidents, supporting victims and witnesses, managing high-risk individuals and patrolling neighbourhoods.'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17242956
'Dangerous experiment'
Our correspondent says the two forces have invited bids from firms including G4S, the world's largest security firm, to deliver a number of services currently undertaken by the police.
In a statement, the Home Office said of the plans: "Private companies will not be able to arrest suspects, and they will not be solely responsible for investigating crime."
The Conservatives cut the budget for the police force by 20%, and now they're spending £1.5bn (or £3.5bn, depending) on private firms.
Why?
Not sure why, but this conjures up images of Blackwater in Iraq for me.
Scary stuff. Glad i left the place.