Law and Order
Ensure police focus first on thieves and thugs, and only then on traffic tickets, and unintended wrongs. Truth in sentencing by removal of all early release and parole. Require the maximum sentence after three repeat offences, automatically. No suppression of criminal records. DNA is the modern fingerprint and should be used in the same way, eg. on arrest if police deem appropriate.
Target police resources on people who sell drugs to kids, and violent crime Increase funding for effective and evidence based drug education and treatment Support making private ownership of fully functional semi-automatic weapons illegal Investigate the benefits and costs of a low fee, centralised gun registration system and database Introduce instant fines, rather than criminal convictions, for adults with small amounts of cannabis
Develop and implement further detailed action plans to reduce crime in targeted areas such as organised crime Work with local government to develop a nationwide initiative to reduce the incidence and costs of graffiti, including an education campaign using legitimate graffiti art scene role models Ensure that deliberate use of illegal drugs is treated as an aggravating factor at sentencing for crime carried out while under the influence of those drugs Continue to support police efforts to drive crime down even further, through additional resources and better legislation Double the number of community police on the streets by recruiting an extra 250 over the next two years from 2006/07 to 2007/08
Change the emphasis of policing from revenue gathering to violent crime Take DNA from all convicted criminals Amend the Proceeds of Crime Act to target the economic base of organised crime Strengthen criminal non-association laws Ensure greater use of preventive detention for violent repeat offenders Introduce post-release monitoring with tough sanctions
Double the size of the police force over the next five years. Prevent crime "at the source" and eliminate the reasons young people enter into a life of crime. Trial roadside drug testing using technology currently available overseas. Immediately ensure that operational priorities and staffing levels enable the emergency 111 service to be fully operable and to restore public confidence in its operation Advocates the de-merger of the traffic officers from the police
Oppose the decriminalisation of cannabis and any liberalisation of other drug laws Enact legislation that make drug dealers an accomplice to any crime committed by their 'customers' Toughen penalties for driving while disqualified or without a licence, alcohol or drug-impaired driving, and driving at excessive speeds Allow drug testing of youth involved in crime, or admitted to CYPS care