OVERWHELMING PUBLIC EXPECTATION THAT THE POLICE SHOULD ATTEND A DOMESTIC BURGLARY
Controversy surrounded the comments made by new President of the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) Sara Thornton, who said the public shouldn't expect to see a police officer after reporting certain crimes such as burglary. A survey of 1,500 people commissioned this week by Allianz, has revealed that a significant majority expect the police to attend the victim’s home following a burglary.