Should police be able to process crimes at their patrol car or back at the station?

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Opinion

Police officers would become prosecutor and judge, dispensing on-the-spot punishments for minor crimes under plans to turn patrol cars into "mobile stations".

The proposal - an attempt to reduce costs and manpower, save time and free up police stations and courts - is one recommendation to be presented to Government in the police Fit for the Future project.

The claims come after the Herald reported in June that 10 per cent of the police's vehicles were to be cut to save money.

Should police be able to process crimes at their patrol car or back at the station? Here is the latest selection of Your Views: