TRIGGERnometry I Proved The Police Don't Investigate Crime - Dr Lawrence Newport
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Jul 9, 2025 
Dr. Lawrence Newport, a campaigner with Crush Crime, highlights alarming shortcomings in policing, especially concerning low-level crimes. He shares a personal story of police inaction after theft, emphasizing a broken system prioritizing minor offenses over serious crime. The discussion reveals the erosion of public trust in law enforcement and the challenges caused by government austerity measures. Newport advocates for reevaluating policing priorities and the urgent need for accountability to restore community safety and confidence.
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Bike Stolen Outside Police HQ
- Dr Lawrence Newport locked a bike outside the Met headquarters, chained with GPS tags.
- The bike was stolen within two days, but the police refused to investigate or review CCTV footage.
Career Criminals Commit Majority Crime
- About 9% of criminals commit over half the crime in the UK, known as career criminals.
- These offenders can commit hundreds of offences, often without meaningful consequences.
Criminals Dressed as Batman and Robin
- Criminals on Westminster Bridge dressed as Batman and Robin to evade arrest.
- Despite arrests, one offender avoided court and the other received a fine, showing system failures.