A national survey from the Police Federation has reported that 73% of officers were “single-crewed” often or always.
Richard Bingley, UKIP’s Shadow Home Affairs spokesperson, said:
“Single-crewing has the effect that police officers are isolated and exposed to unacceptable levels of personal risk in many potentially hazardous situations.
“In many lone scenarios, it is often physically impossible for officers to radio for backup. For example, if they are under attack or attempting to verbally pacify a potentially violent individual or group.
“Ultimately, officers feel safer patrolling in pairs. By policing in pairs, they are far more likely to be more assertive, intrusive and confident to stop unlawful behaviour. This means our High Streets and road networks. The English Channel.
