Corner Quote by Cressida Dick
“One of the things we do not want is to become a complete fortress. This is not going to happen with military on every street corner or armed police officers everywhere. We do not want that so we have to be intelligent in our response and to be proportionate in our response.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Policing Strategy, Metropolitan Police Service, 2018
Society should avoid turning into a fortified state; responses must be intelligent and proportionate, not militarized.
In simple terms: Avoid militarized policing; use smart, balanced responses.
Key Takeaway
Promote measured, intelligent security.
Themes
security
civil liberties
proportionality
intelligence
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- public protests
- community safety planning
- policy development
- law enforcement training
Key Concepts
political science
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can security be maintained without excessive force?
- What proportionate measures suit your community?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security with personal freedoms is challenging.
