Put Police Community Support Officers on buses during the school run.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Knife crime in London must be tackled. We can start by introducing PCSOs on buses during the school run. A visible police presence will deter violence and anti-social behaviour that has become far too prevalent. This could be funded by limiting free travel to under 18s to 6am-9am and 3pm-6pm

Violent crime has been rising in London and very little seems to be done to address it. An increasing amount of young people now claim to carry knives for their own protection. This measure will restore public confidence and reduce the number of assaults, intimidation or antisocial behaviour that school children and commuters experience daily on buses.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about policing of public transport are a matter for the relevant police force, not the UK Government or Parliament.

If you are concerned about policing in your area you could contact your local police and crime commissioner, who is responsible for overseeing policing in your area. You can find details for your police and crime commissioner here: https://www.apccs.police.uk/find-your-pcc/

Timeline

28 Sep 2023	Petition opened for signatures
5 Oct 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Oct 2023

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