CLEEN Roundtable on State Police

A CLEEN Foundation forum assessed proposals for state police, weighing proximity benefits against risks of abuse. Advocates argue local knowledge can improve prevention and response. Critics warn of politicisation and uneven capacity. Discussants proposed phased pilots, independent complaints bodies, strict funding rules, and human-rights training. The roundtable urged evidence-based lawmaking that blends community policing with credible oversight so decentralisation enhances safety without undermining liberties.