Private security and community policing

Early day motion 251, tabled 14 October 2024 by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House recognises the decimation of community police forces across the UK; highlights that since 2020 the private security industry has grown by 73,000 people; further highlights security guards are not a substitute for an effective police force; urges the Government to assess the damage shoplifting and spending on private security is doing to our high streets; and requests that the Home Office works with police forces to restore community policing across the UK.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 19, DUP 2, Green 2, Independent 1.