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Not written much in a long time workload and pressures of many things take a toll in daily life. Those who follow me on Twitter know I am still very active in my stance on respect and doing the right thing. Since my last blog I have joined Dorset Constabulary and my role now sees me involved in CCTV operations. As every day passes we see more and more incidents of violence the levels of stabbings,assaults and vile acts people do to each other growing. Many tweet and post on social media graphic images,make statements,give opinion sometimes without getting all the facts. Be under no false illusion with live in worrying times, less front line Police greater population,failures to invest in resources needed,sadly adds to the situation.Some sentences on conviction relay the wrong message,victims feel failed not by the hard working Police teams but by the outcome of some trails whereby sentence fails to relate to the crime.I have this view and its supported by many who feel the same,if you assault a police Office there should be on conviction a mandatory custodial sentence relating to the severity of incident. We are living in unprecedented times things are going on now that in all honesty are at times hard to understand. Sadly in this country we have become soft. Let me explain...If you go to live in shall we say Dubai you abide by the rules, you will respect the culture, you will obey the authorities. If you do not your going to prison, then kicked out of country end of zero tolerance. Fact you drive your car down road park it outside supermarket leave the engine running knowing your car will be there upon your return. You can leave your wallet and phone on the bar go to the toilet and know when you come back it will be there. So who has got it right? We need to change our ways we need to bring back respect, discipline,understanding and above all proper sentences on conviction. I saw a report this morning of London crime rates,90 murders this year, moped crime up,gang violence up,threats of terror up,what are those who can bring and influence change thinking? Social media rants fall on deaf ears we all do it on Twitter or FaceBook but in reality its not going to bring change. My fear for the future is that at some point the public will rise up and say enough is enough.This leads to total anarchy and wrong,educate to respect each other,focus on doing what is right earn your money do not steal it.Embrace your cultural differences,focus on making life good not violent.Violence proves nothing it adds fuel to the fire,enforce laws that make a difference. Bringing change sadly due to so many failures will take a very long time but understand one thing in my view having seen so much the route to this is "Mutual Respect"