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 “common sense policing.”
The council confirmed on Thursday that all 43 forces in England and Wales have been implementing the policy since March.
Deputy Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith, the NPCC’s lead for burglary, described it as a “milestone” but said it was “only the first step” in tackling the crime….