Chris Philp stated at a police leaders' summit that investigations into non-crime hate incidents should only occur if there's a real risk of imminent criminality.
Philp emphasized that the police should not act as 'thought police' and should focus on investigating and preventing actual crimes rather than non-crime hate incidents.
The controversy around non-crime hate incidents intensified after Essex Police contacted columnist Allison Pearson regarding her deleted post, prompting discussions on policing priorities.
Philp's call for revised guidelines aims to balance the need for public safety with the protection of free speech, urging police to apply common sense.
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