Isle of Wight police chief opposes pausing non-priority arrests amid prison capacity pressure.

Isle of Wight police chief Scott Chilton opposes calls for fewer arrests due to prison capacity pressure in England and Wales. The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has advised pausing non-priority arrests, but Chilton insists that arrests will continue, emphasizing the police's core responsibility of keeping the public safe. The force will work with criminal justice partners to ensure timely court appearances for those arrested.

May 22, 2024
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