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Questions on using police to patrol waste and recycling centres

Caroline has written to the Met Police Commissioner on the subject of potential police resources being used as part of the re-opening of household waste and recycling centres in some boroughs across London.

Caroline wrote:

One option that has been suggested and is being considered is that police officers could be deployed to patrol household waste and recycling centres to support staff in ensuring residents act and queue appropriately and maintain a safe distance.

7 May 2020 - 11:22am

Tackling speeding during the lockdown

Caroline Pidgeon has written to the Met Police's Deputy Commissioner to ask for an update on issues around speeding in London during the COVID-19 lockdown and some long-standing concerns on speeding, as well as praising the Met for the quick action they have taken to try and tackle increased speeding since lockdown began.

You can read Caroline's full letter here.

29 April 2020 - 9:30am

Police custody and bail during the COVID-19 crisis

Caroline Pidgeon has written to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner to understand the force's plans to keep police officers, staff, detainees and the public safe during the COVID-19 crisis.

Caroline wrote:

There will be many across London who have concerns over the custody environment and the safety of officers, staff and detainees when it comes to the possible transmission of COVID-19 in these environments.

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10 April 2020 - 2:38pm

Serious questions need to be asked about stop and search

On the BBC's London Politics, Caroline discussed her concerns about the police's use of stop and search, and the government's plans to increase it.

4 March 2020 - 11:55am

Why is the police watchdog taking so long over the Johnson-Arcuri investigation?

Caroline Pidgeon described the frustration of London Assembly members that they cannot start investigating the relationship between Jennifer Arcuri and Boris Johnson while he was Mayor, because the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been deliberating since September on whether to launch its own investigation.

Caroline told the Guardian:

24 February 2020 - 10:10pm

Important questions on live facial recognition technology

In the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, Caroline questioned the Met Police Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime about the use of live facial recognition technology on London's streets.

9 February 2020 - 10:11pm

Londoners need clarity on police station closures

We need some clarity on what is happening to many of London's police stations, which have had their front counters closed and are at risk of having their land sold off. Unfortunately this week we have heard one thing from the Mayor and another from the Met, and this clip from today's Police and Crime Committee clearly demonstrates this.

18 January 2020 - 9:09pm

The IOPC should not delay announcing its decision on investigating the PM

Caroline Pidgeon expressed her serious concern at the news of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) refusing to announce before the General Election whether it will investigate allegations about a conflict of interest in Boris Johnson’s dealings with US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri while he was Mayor.

Caroline said:

14 November 2019 - 11:44pm

The rise in Stop and Search complaints needs to be carefully monitored

At October's London Assembly plenary session, Caroline questioned the Mayor and the Met Police Commissioner regarding the increase in stop and search complaints. Their response was disappointing.

Caroline said:

10 November 2019 - 9:59pm

The Police and Crime Committee looks at domestic abuse

Caroline Pidgeon and her colleagues on the London Assembly's Police and Crime Committee held a very important session on 30 October to review how to address domestic abuse.

The committee heard from organisations who work on domestic abuse about the challenges faced by victims and work that we can do, here in London, to support those who suffer domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is a real and growing issue and it is important that we look at new and innovative ways of tackling it.

10 November 2019 - 9:44pm

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