which identified and neutralised
the "Dig Circle" gang of
5 major
Since these
illegal immigrants, who had been involved in
robberies in which firearmp had been uced. arrests, in which a considerable quantity of firearms seized; this brutal form of robbery has declined,
Was
120. Another category of crime which is
of concern is burglary, Regrettably this is on the increase. In mid-1979, burglaries were being reported at a rate of 17 per day, but during 1981 and so far this year, the figure hac rison to 29. a quarter of the caboo reported, thore was no forcible entry, indicating that many burglaries are crimec of opportunity. This underlings the need for membera of the public to help themselves and the Police by safe-guarding their premises.
121.
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It is also a relief that the alarming increase in juvenile crime of the last three years appears to have been halted and may have been. rovorcođ.. This trend is attributable to the efforts of parents, schools and the Government, It will ngod renewod efforts to omoure that tho downward trond
continues.
122.
It is justifiable for priticism to be lovelled at any Police Force where menbera fail in the discharge of their responsibilities and neither the Police nor the Government would wish to contest that right of criticism, But the public should keep in mind the wider pictura. Since I arrived I have been impressed by the way in which the Force goes about its widely ranging duties in this buay, crowded place. There are a few bad apples in the barrel,
is inevitable in a Force,
which, with the Auxiliarios, ie 28,000 strong, But we are now served by a highly
a highly competent and professional Police Force which goea about ita duties with loyalty, enthusiasm and fairness! and it is right to pay tribute to those qualities. If the community and the Police do not show confidence in each other only the criminals benefit.
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