The opposition's crime spokesperson is putting his career on the line, if crime stats don't improve under a potential National government.

The party is concerned at at increase in retail crime and police response times, proposing stronger sentences for criminals and restoring the three strikes law.

Police Spokesperson Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking public safety is one of the top issues.

He says if he's Police Minister and there's no change in the first 12 months - he will stand down.

Police Minister Ginny Andersen says it's a tricky area that continuously needs resourcing, but she's proud of her work to tackle gang crime.

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The opposition's crime spokesperson is putting his career on the line, if crime stats don't improve under a potential National government.
The party is concerned at at increase in retail crime and police response times, proposing stronger sentences for criminals and restoring the three strikes law.
Police Spokesperson Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking public safety is one of the top issues.
He says if he's Police Minister and there's no change in the first 12 months - he will stand down.
Police Minister Ginny Andersen says it's a tricky area that continuously needs resourcing, but she's proud of her work to tackle gang crime.
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