Public must stand up to shoplifters, says policing chief

Public must stand up to shoplifters, says policing chief

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner claims people who fail to intervene are ‘part of problem’

PCC criticised for saying public has a duty to stand up to shoplifters

Matthew Barber, the Conservative police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, said it was wrong to think that tackling thieves was just a job for police and believes the public has a duty to stand up to shoplifters rather than relying solely on police officers. He… This story continues at PCC criticised for saying public has a duty to stand up to shoplifters Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail