Why doesn't Britain have a national police force?

Question

I know we’ve got various agencies which have jurisdiction, SOCA, CNC etc but why is there no one large national police force like in every other European country - they also have a military police (gendarmerie). British forces are regionalised but why is there no one force which oversees them all to solve nation wide crimes etc

Answer 1

I agree. We need a police force with more muscle and a larger network.

I do think though, that the Flying Squad is the British equivalent of the S.W.A.T...

PS: do you ever watch Police Camera Action or Street Wars? I am amazed with the amount of abuse that the average Copper takes from members of public whilst on duty. It seems they have lost their respect and control...

Answer 2

It does,it's called the National Crime Faculty,nearest we have to the FBI.It's predecessor the Regional Crime squad were the most corrupt outfit and a national disgrace,the National crime Squad are the same people just with a different name.

Answer 3

Scotland Yard, I guess they figure they would rather handle things on a local level only

Answer 4

Cuz  U.K is too cold and snob

Answer 5

Ask Gordon Brown

Answer 6

We rely on Spiderman to look after us. We shipped him over from NY.

Answer 7

It pretty much is a national police force. The whole UK is turning into a police state.

Answer 8

Power crazed Chief Constables and inept councils won't allow it !