‘Don’t visit crime victims, email them,’ police chief says

‘Victims of minor crime should no longer expect the police to visit them, as there is “no added value” in doing so, a police chief has said.
Sussex Chief Constable Giles York questioned whether an in-person visit served any purpose, adding that it would be more “convenient” for members of the public to interact with the force online.
Victims can help investigations by emailing crime scene images and composing their own witness statements, he added.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, he asked: “What’s the purpose of us going there [a victim’s house]? If it’s just because the individual wants to see us, is that really the best use of policing time and investigation time?’
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