Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 was changed in 2019 (Police power to stop and search for weapons with reasonable suspicion)
Serious Violent Strategy (Increase police powers and collaboration with other agencies to support people)
What are the local policies?
Priorities are set nationally by the Home Office. However some can be set locally to respond to local issues.
Whats weapon amnesties?
When the police wont arrest people if they hand in their illegal weapons. In 2017, a gun amnesty was held in London for 2 weeks and collected 250 firearms and 40,000 rounds and ammunition.
How can national and local polices affected by moral panic?
Dangerous Dogs Act was quickly passed after moral panic surrounding these dog breeds.
