"Retailers are expressing serious concerns regarding police responses to shoplifting, pointing out that only 431 fines were issued in the last year, a drastic decline from 19,419 in 2014. This troubling trend reflects a broader societal issue where businesses feel increasingly vulnerable to theft, leading to calls for enhanced law enforcement action to effectively combat this crime. Such a situation has resulted in a feeling of lawlessness among retailers, who are essential to our communities."
"Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed a commitment to combating the severe neglect of shoplifting by police authorities. She plans to eliminate the £200 threshold that deprioritizes thefts under this amount, emphasizing that assaults against shop workers would be recognized as a distinct criminal offense. This initiative aims to strengthen policing in neighborhoods, increasing police presence to help restore public safety and confidence in the justice system regarding retail crimes."
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