Letter: Making a buzz about Bumblebee
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: In her open letter 'Dear Paul Condon' (21 September) Mary Dejevsky levelled criticism at what she considered to be inadequate advertising of the Operation Bumblebee City Roadshow, which took place last week at the Bishopsgate Institute.
Far from a lack of pre-publicity, the event was widely advertised. Five thousand handbills were distributed via local police stations, and more than 10,000 posters were distributed for display throughout London, including BR and London Underground stations. Two news releases were sent to all national and local London newspapers. As Ms Dejevsky noted, the three-day event was also advertised on local radio.
She proposed that the recovered property be displayed according to the area in which it was lost rather than where it was found. If this was possible there would be no need for Operation Bumblebee Roadshows at all.
Tackling burglary is one of the Commissioner's priorities. The Metropolitan Police Service witnesses the distress caused by burglary daily, and Operation Bumblebee aims to reunite victims with their stolen property. A total of 26,000 people visited the roadshows, and nearly 400 victims of burglary claimed ownership.
Yours faithfully,
TONY COMBEN
Met-Wide Operation Bumblebee Co-ordinator
Metropolitan Police Service
New Scotland Yard
London, SW1
22 September
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments