Accusations that the police are spending time dancing the Macarena at Pride parades instead of controlling crime stepped up this week following a report by a think tank. Critics say the police are being political by taking the knee at Black Lives Matter marches and prioritising policing Twitter over policing the streets. Others say community engagement is key and that it’s all about resources.

Presenter: Adam Fleming

Producers: Simon Maybin & Lucy Proctor

Researchers: Ellie House & Octavia Woodward

Production co-ordinator: Jacqui Johnson

Music: Oskar Jones

Editor: Emma Rippon

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