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Mahmood Pledges More Police Patrols And Faster 999 Responses. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood sets out plans to put more police officers on the streets in England and Wales, promising to cut red tape and unnecessary paperwork that keeps officers inside stations. She also commits to faster emergency responses, announcing a new national standard for 999 calls after warning that victims are often left waiting hours or even days for help. Under the reforms, police forces would be required to respond to emergencies within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in rural communities. While many forces already have targets, the Home Office says there is currently no way to hold them to account if they fail to meet them. Forces that miss the standards could see intervention from high-performing teams brought in to improve response times. Mahmood also signals changes to police funding, amid concerns current rules push officers into desk-based roles. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp questions Labour’s credibility, while Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson urges the government to deliver. Neighbourhood Watch chief John Hayward-Cripps welcomes the plans as a step toward restoring public confidence.
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