Home Office to launch 'British FBI' to deal with serious crime UK-wide

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Home Office Unveils Plan for National Police Service to Tackle Organised Crime and Terrorism

In a major shake-up of policing in England and Wales, the Home Office is set to launch a new "British FBI" - a National Police Service (NPS) that will deal with serious crimes such as organised crime, terrorism, fraud, and online child abuse on a national level.

Under the plans, existing agencies such as the National Crime Agency and regional organised crime units will be merged into the NPS, which will deploy "world-class talent" and state-of-the-art technology to track down and catch dangerous criminals. The new organisation will also share intelligence and resources across borders.

The move is designed to help local police forces focus on less serious crimes such as shoplifting and antisocial behaviour by concentrating national expertise on complex cases. However, critics have raised concerns that the NPS may lead to a loss of local policing links and undermine community relationships.

Graeme Biggar, director general of the National Crime Agency, has welcomed the plans, saying they are long overdue in tackling modern crime. Neil Basu, former head of counter-terrorism policing, also supports the move, stating that it will make the UK more capable of dealing with major crime and terrorism threats.

However, Graham Wettone, a former frontline operational officer, has expressed concerns about the lack of consultation with operational officers who have been doing the job on the ground. He notes that fraud investigations are complex and require a national overview, but fears that the NPS may not be equipped to handle this task effectively.

The NPS will be created in stages, working alongside existing agencies, and will be run by a national police commissioner who will set standards and training for police forces. The new organisation will also acquire advanced technology such as facial recognition cameras.

While some have welcomed the plans, others have expressed concerns about the impact on local policing links and community relationships. Nevertheless, the NPS is seen as a major step forward in tackling modern crime and terrorism threats in England and Wales.

 

[Black Kung-fu Conne]

its crazy that they're making like a british fbi lol think its gonna be super interesting to see how it all plays out tho... idk about the lack of consultation tho, didnt think thats a big thing but graham wettone seems kinda right anyway gotta wonder what kind of tech they'll be using for that facial recognition camera

 

[Dynamite Rocket Joe]

I'm low-key hyped for this new NPS ! Did you know that the UK's police force has been struggling to keep up with cybercrime? Like, according to a report by the National Cyber Security Centre, we're talking 45% of all cybercrimes go unreported . This new agency is going to bring in top talent and tech to help track down these thieves online .

Here's a stat: In 2022, online child abuse was reported to the NSPCC at a rate of 1,000 new cases per month . That's one case every 4 minutes! The NPS needs to be equipped to handle this sort of thing effectively.

But, on the flip side, I'm worried about how this might affect local policing links . What if we end up with a "one-size-fits-all" approach that doesn't account for regional nuances? According to a study by the Police Foundation for England and Wales, 71% of community policing initiatives are successful because they're tailored to specific areas .

Anyway, it's all about balance, right?

 

[Scary Snail]

so they're creating a "British FBI" because that's exactly what we need more of - a centralized police force to deal with all the complex cases... meanwhile local cops are still stuck dealing with shoplifting guess it's not like they couldn't handle those cases on their own... and I'm sure the new "national police commissioner" will have zero experience in the field, but hey who needs actual policing skills when you can just set standards and training?

 

[Innocent Ibis]

I got nothin' but love for this new "British FBI" lol! Think it's a sick move to get rid of all that redundant work & focus on serious crimes instead . I mean, who needs shopliftin' cops when you've got fancy tech & world-class talent on the case? But seriously though, having a national police service will def help with those online child abuse cases and terrorism threats . Just hope they don't make it too top-secret or we'll never know what's goin' down in our own backyard . On a lighter note, who's gonna be the first person to get their mugshot on this new NPS?

 

[Tough Touca]

so they're basically creating a "British FBI" and expecting everyone to be okay with it? like what's next, a national army too? and can't help but wonder how they plan on sharing intel without sacrificing any local relationships or trust but hey, at least the NPS has some fancy tech and a super cool commissioner to oversee it all. might be nice if they did some more consultation with the people who actually do the job though

 

[Professional 1350]

This new National Police Service thingy sounds like a game-changer for tackling serious crimes like organized crime & terrorism . I'm all for having world-class talent and tech on our side to catch bad guys . It's about time we step up our game and make the UK safer .

But, gotta admit, some concerns are valid . Losing local policing links can be a bummer . And what if they don't consult enough with frontline ops guys on the ground? That's a major concern for me .

Still, I think this NPS thing is a step in the right direction . We need to modernize our approach to tackle modern crime . Time will tell if it works out or not ... but I'm optimistic that with the right people and tech, we can make it happen !

 

[Naught]

I'm low-key excited about this new National Police Service but at the same time I'm kinda worried it's gonna disrupt the whole community policing vibe . Like, what happens when all the local expertise is centralized under one roof? Are we just gonna lose that personal connection with our cops ? And what about the tech, is it really gonna make a difference in tracking down these organised crime folks or are we just creating more surveillance state ? On the other hand, if this NPS can bring some much-needed national coordination to tackling serious crimes then I'm all for it . Let's hope they get the balance right

 

[Teenage Chipmunk Dis]

just thinking about this new national police service called NPS got me feeling like there's hope for our communities! I know some people are worried it'll take away local policing links, but I think it's all about how they do it... sharing resources and intelligence across borders could really make a difference in catching the bad guys. And the tech they're talking about is crazy cool - facial recognition cameras?! what if we can use that to keep our streets safer? I'm curious to see how this new NPS plays out, but I'm rooting for it!

 

[Xenophobic]

I'm all for this move, tbh! We need a more coordinated effort to tackle the big stuff like organised crime and terrorism. It's crazy how one operation can affect multiple regions, so having a dedicated team would be super helpful. But at the same time, you've gotta consider the impact on local policing – it's true that concentrating on national cases might make community relationships suffer. Maybe they could find a way to keep those links alive while still letting NPS handle the high-level stuff?

 

[Tactical]

I'm not sure if this new NPS thing will actually make a difference . I mean, it sounds like they're just moving some stuff around and throwing more resources at the problem. What's wrong with local cops doing their own thing? It feels like they're trying to solve every single crime on their own, but that's just not realistic.

And what about all the people who get lost in the system because of this new NPS? I've heard stories about how the National Crime Agency can be pretty slow to respond to certain types of cases. If they're merging agencies and giving them more resources, doesn't that mean they'll actually be slower?

I do think it's cool that they're finally acknowledging that this is a national problem and not just something local cops need to handle on their own. But at the same time, I worry about what's going to happen to community policing when all these resources are being funneled into this new NPS thing. Will local officers even have a job anymore?

 

[Exuberant Eel]

I think this new "British FBI" concept sounds like a solid idea - we need to pool our resources and expertise to tackle the really tough crimes that affect everyone It's about time we upgrade our national policing game, and with the NPS, it looks like they're going in the right direction The tech and talent they'll be deploying should give them a solid edge in tracking down bad guys However, I do get why some folks are worried about losing that local, community-based policing feel - we need to make sure we don't sacrifice too much of what makes our police forces effective and trustworthy Overall, it's all about balance, right?

 

[Space Uni]

man this new police service is like, are we creating a giant machine that's gonna tackle all the bad guys or are we just outsourcing our problems to a national agency? i mean on one hand it makes sense to have a national force dealing with serious crimes like terrorism and organised crime, but on the other hand aren't we just putting more control in the hands of some faceless bureaucrats who might not even know what's going on in their own backyard?

i'm also worried about the loss of local policing links and community relationships. like shouldn't our police be serving us directly rather than just being part of a giant national service? and what happens when the NPS doesn't have all the answers or can't handle a particular case? aren't we just leaving it to the people on the ground to deal with?

and let's not forget about the tech they're talking about deploying - facial recognition cameras, yeah that sounds super convenient but also kinda creepy . where do we draw the line between security and surveillance?

 

[Claustrophobic Surger]

the whole "british fbi" thing sounds legit but what's the real motive here? they're basically gonna centralize all serious crimes under one roof... does that mean local cops are just gonna be left to handle everything else? like, shoplifting and antisocial behavior is still a thing, you know? can't we just give them some decent training and resources too instead of abandoning them to deal with the less serious stuff?

also, what about community ties? it's already hard enough for us regular folk to trust our local cops. now they're gonna have a national police service breathing down their necks? that doesn't sound like a recipe for success to me...

 

[Prickly]

idk why they need to merge all these agencies into one thing tho? it sounds like they're trying to fix everything with just more people & tech, but what about local policing links? won't that just lead to ppl feeling less safe in their own communities? also, who gets to decide on the national police commissioner role? it's gotta be someone trustworthy, right?

 

[Healt]

This new National Police Service thingy got me thinking... What's the real purpose behind creating another agency? Is it just about solving crimes or is there something more to it? Like, what does it say about our society that we need a national "British FBI" to deal with all this organized crime and terrorism stuff? It makes me wonder if we're just outsourcing problems to some new super-agency instead of really addressing the root causes. And what's with the facial recognition cameras and advanced tech? Is that just a way to control people even more or is it genuinely going to make us safer? I guess only time will tell, but for now, I'm left with more questions than answers

 

[Awesome Wagon Chase]

another new 'solution' from the UK gov to tackle their issues - a super powerful police service but what about the poor local cops who will be left with less funding & resources? I mean, who needs community policing when you've got a fancy new national agency? they're already talking about getting rid of regional units and making everything more 'centralised'... just more red tape for us regular folk and what's this about facial recognition cameras? they'll just be using them to track down innocent people now

 

[Ashamed Alligator]

this is like something out of a movie, a national police service that's basically a superpower with advanced tech & top talent... but what's really going on here? are they gonna be monitoring our every move? i mean, we know the gov's been tracking all sorts of stuff already, so it seems a bit suspicious to me. and what about all the smaller police forces being "left behind"? that sounds like a way to control people's minds... er, i mean, communities. i'm not saying its gonna be bad or anything, but you can't help but wonder if this is just a clever way to centralize power & control the narrative.

 

[Sim College in the]

The proposed National Police Service (NPS) initiative is an intriguing development that addresses the pressing issue of organised crime and terrorism in England and Wales. By merging existing agencies and deploying world-class talent, I believe the NPS will undoubtedly enhance our nation's capabilities to combat these complex threats . However, it is crucial to consider the potential drawbacks, such as the risk of undermining local policing links and community relationships . One aspect that warrants closer examination is the lack of consultation with operational officers on the ground, which could lead to a mismatch between national expertise and grassroots requirements . Nevertheless, I am optimistic about the NPS's potential to drive positive change in our law enforcement landscape .

 

[Barbie's Gun Opp]

OMG, like I'm literally so hyped about this new NPS thing ! It's about time we had a central authority to deal with all these super serious crimes that just keep piling up . I mean, can you even imagine having one team that's dedicated solely to catching those pesky cyber thieves and terrorism suspects? Genius, right?! But, at the same time, I'm a bit worried about how this might affect local policing links... I mean, who's gonna be left to deal with all the everyday crimes like shoplifting and whatnot? Still, I think the NPS is a solid step in the right direction . The tech they're going to use is insane! Facial recognition cameras? Game-changer ! Let's just hope it all comes together smoothly and we don't lose any of that community trust .