Record number of UK police forces are failing and need intensive help
GuardianJUL 2022
The crisis in London policing falls squarely on Mayor Sadiq Khan's shoulders as the primary accountability officer for the Metropolitan Police, marking the first time in history the force has entered special measures under his watch.
The Conservative government's massive cuts over twelve years have resulted in the loss of 21,000 experienced officers nationwide, forcing their replacement with newer, inexperienced personnel, despite City Hall's efforts to maintain staffing levels.