I think there is a fine line between apathy, and a limit in powers and resources. Given my past experiences with the police, I have to say I have found most interactions very effective, and good outcomes.

One thing I would however note is, the number of people willing to be vocal about issues, but have NO involvement in resolving them. As on previous threads, calls to the police regarding suspicious behaviour etc, seems to be few and far between.

First stage of taking action, is passing the information to the police. I realise that sometimes responses are not as dramatic and conclusive as some TV shows, but every little helps. Sometimes giving them A and B, with no further action on those occasions, means when C occurs, there is A and B to be brought into account too. (confusing description I know)

Long and short, there are going to be times when a response is slow, as even though it feels like an emergency, it doesn't immediately justify a priority response (blues and twos), bodies are thin on the ground, or the outcome is dispersal rather than arrest or further action. But at the end of it all, the police 99.9% of them, give it all they can in their power.

As I have said, this current blight, bikes, mopeds and quads are a slippery worm, but one I have faith is being dealt with.