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Conservatives pledge 275 more police officers for Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire
Overview
The Conservative Party has promised to recruit an additional 275 police officers across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire if returned to government, aiming to tackle antisocial behaviour, shoplifting and knife crime. Under the proposals, Lincolnshire Police would receive 124 new officers and Humberside Police would gain 151. The recruitment drive would be supported by increased stop and search powers, live facial recognition, tougher action on cannabis possession, and harsher penalties for dangerous e-bike and e-scooter use.
Key points
- The Conservatives pledged 275 additional police officers for Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.
- Lincolnshire Police would receive 124 new officers and Humberside Police would get 151.
- The plans aim to address antisocial behaviour, shoplifting, and knife crime.
- Proposed supporting measures include live facial recognition, greater use of stop and search, and stricter penalties for e-bike and e-scooter misuse.
- Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp criticised the current government's handling of law and order.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defended past reductions in police numbers between 2010 and 2019, citing economic conditions.