"The plans to close so many police station front desks is an incredibly short-sighted decision by the Metropolitan Police, which will undoubtedly lead to more crime, higher levels of crimes being unreported and increased staff stress, Unite's general secretary Sharon Graham said. The fact it is forcing such serious cuts through without any consultation with Unite is completely unacceptable. Unite will fight these savage cuts to services every step of the way to protect our hardworking members as well as the general public who will also suffer from this decision."
"Unite warns that the move could result in over 100 police staff losing their jobs, and argues it will likely lead to a rise in crime across London by reducing the options available for victims to report incidents. If the number of counters is reduced from 37 to 19, it will break Scotland Yard's pledge to have one accessible 24 hours a day in each of the capital's 32 boroughs"
Only eight Metropolitan Police front desks will remain open 24/7, with 11 operating reduced hours, closing at 10pm on weekdays and 7pm at weekends. The plan would cut counters from 37 to 19 and break Scotland Yard's pledge to have a 24-hour accessible desk in each of the capital's 32 boroughs. Unite warns the closures could lead to over 100 police staff losing their jobs, higher levels of unreported crime, and greater staff stress. The Met says five per cent of crimes were reported at front counters last year, with most reports made by phone, online, or to officers elsewhere. Unite warns closures will increase call volumes and further strain services.
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