Police put emphasis on ending poverty.(News) From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: July 7, 2000 | COPYRIGHT 2000 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A major reduction in the crime rate would result from successful neighbourhood renewal, a police conference was told yesterday.

And "Dixon with attitude" policing could play a part, said the Assistant Chief Constable of West Midlands, Matthew Baggott.

He said improving social conditions in the country's most deprived and disadvantaged neighbourhoods could bring great rewards.

"The implications of successful neighbourhood renewal are massive," he tol...