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<p>We are committed to ensuring that the police have the support and protection they
need. The Government has outlined its commitment via the Queens Speech to bring forward
a Police Protection Bill to give police the support and protection they need to do
their jobs effectively and safely. This includes plans to establish a Police Covenant.</p><p>We
are making it easier for the police to use stop and search to tackle serious violence
and knife crime. The police are clear that stop and search is one of the most important
powers they have to take deadly weapons off our streets and recent figures show that
an increase in police use of stop and search has led to 22% more arrests – almost
9,500 of these for offensive weapons and firearms.</p><p>The Government has also recently
announced £10 million in funding to support chief officers to buy Tasers they require
and ensure frontline officers are better protected. £10 million in ring fenced funding
could mean over 10,000 more police officers in England and Wales will be able to carry
the devices to help protect themselves and the public from harm.</p>
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