I was contacted by a farming family in my constituency after a highly concerning police visit to their home. The family had reported an attempted burglary after finding evidence of someone trying to access their property late in the evening. While no suspect was identified and the burglary was not resolved, the police response quickly shifted away from investigating the crime itself.
Instead, the attending officer carried out an intrusive safeguarding check late at night, including entering bedrooms, inspecting the home and submitting a Public Protection Notice regarding the family’s children. Based on the circumstances described to me, I do not believe this response was proportionate or appropriate, particularly given the lack of any evidence of risk to the children involved.
I have written to North Yorkshire Police to raise serious concerns about this incident, the justification provided and the broader implications for public confidence in policing. The correspondence relating to this case is attached.
