Police do what people want – catch fast cars (From Worcester News)

Police do what people want – catch fast cars

8:00am Wednesday 17th March 2010 in

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SIR – I was interested to read Gary Johnson’s letter and Worcester News’ choice of headline (Letters, Tuesday, March 9).

I realise there is a perception on the part of some motorists that the police in some way “target” them. However, the fact is that at every public meeting I attend and at most PACT (police and communities together) meetings and events across this division, members of the public repeatedly tell us that the biggest concern in their local community is speeding traffic.

We have a proud history in this country of policing by consent. It is very important that our priorities reflect those of local people and are seen to do so, while also recognising that we still have to fulfil many other commitments.

Clearly, not all motorists are as law abiding as Mr Johnson. I hardly think the officer was “trying to catch innocent people”. She was trying to catch drivers exceeding the speed limit and therefore breaking the law, which is exactly what local people tell us they want us to do. Anyone keeping to the speed limit, like Mr Johnson, has nothing to worry about.

Jerry REAKES-WILLIAMS
Chief Inspector (local policing)