The families paying £1,500 for 'private bobbies' to police their homes
Summary
In some parts of southern England, private security firms like Blueline Security are being hired by families to protect their homes, as they feel the real police are not always responsive enough. These companies offer services similar to the police but are staffed by former police and army officers and operate mainly in wealthy areas. The hiring of private security raises concerns about equal access to safety services in society.Key Facts
- Families in southern England are hiring private security companies for home protection.
- Blueline Security is one such company, staffed by ex-police and army officers.
- These private guards patrol neighborhoods but are not official police officers.
- The trend of "private policing" has grown because of perceived gaps in public police services.
- The number of police officers in England and Wales fell significantly from 2009 to 2017.
- The UK private security industry expanded between 2008 and 2021.
- Critics worry this trend could create inequality in access to safety services based on wealth.
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