Category: home secretary

Officers Now Attend Every Home Burglary Following Push for ‘Common Sense Policing’

Police forces in England and Wales have fulfilled a pledge made last year to attend the scene of every home burglary, according to police chiefs. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said in October that officers would attend all residential thefts, following the UK government’s call for a shift of focus from “symbolic gestures” to…


Sunak Will Not Order Probe Into Braverman Speeding Row

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will not face an investigation over her handling of a speeding ticket after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak decided it did not amount to a breach of the ministerial code. A Sunday Times report alleged that Braverman, after being caught speeding in 2022, sought advice about arranging a private speed awareness course…


Defend Your Castle: Up Your Home Security With These Affordable, DIY Ideas

Times have changed since the days when Americans left their doors and windows unlocked while away from home. The FBI reported in 2017 that there are an average of 160 burglaries per hour, or 3,840 burglaries per day. You can call the nearest alarm company and hand them your credit card—or you can read on. In…


Home Secretary Warns UK Police Force Over Confusing ‘Hate Crime’ Messaging

Leicestershire Police have removed a social media post that suggested calling a transgender person by their previous name was a crime after the British home secretary intervened. To raise awareness for National Hate Crime Week, Leicestershire Police put out a post on Saturday on its Twitter account about a fictional transgender person called “Jane.” “I…