The 'get tough on gangs' idea

[Lilith7]

I don't think Police have sufficient staff to do much really, especially in rural areas. I think there might be a  few arrests with lots of crowing & maximum publicity about this wonderful govt, & then the issue will be allowed to slowly die..

Biggest issue is they are so under resourced when it comes to many things, for example, you call the cops for a burglary and half the time they just say talk to your insurance company.
Would be better if all their efforts focus on these areas.

True - but that isn't going to make them look tough, which is the aim of their get 'tough on gangs' bollocks.