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1. I've had a chance to read the new @StopWatchUK report by @PatrickWillia17 on the MPS #gangsmatrix. Some early reflections here, hope to write something more considered in due course.
Key Q for me: if the matrix was scrapped tomorrow, what would actually change?
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Key Q for me: if the matrix was scrapped tomorrow, what would actually change?
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2. I'll start by saying I think it is appropriate for police and other agencies to have a particular focus on gang/group violence, as long as it is only one lens through which violence is understood and addressed.
3. Key point for me: the significance of gang/group dynamics as risk mulitipliers, eg collective responsibility and revenge. Maybe the ‘gang’ label detracts from what are broader phenomena (especially in respect of 'associates')? #gangsmatrix
Arrests down, blame the police?
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According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales crime is down a lot; police recorded crime has been rising in recent years.
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We know police recorded is up partly due to more reported crimes being recorded by forces, esp less serious
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