Submitted by Brad Thompson on Saturday 8th November 2025
Published on Monday 15th December 2025
Current status: Open
Open until: Monday 15th June 2026
Current Signatures: 24
(count is updated approximately hourly)
Permit off-duty police & (ex)military to carry batons for public safety
We request Parliament permit trained active and veteran military and police, whilst off-duty, to carry an authorised extendable baton for what we feel are the purposes of public safety and personal protection.
This petition stems from a concern that the UK has become more dangerous. We think allowing trained active and veteran military/police to carry an authorised baton whilst off-duty leverages their skills to increase public safety. We think these individuals can act responsibly, deter crime, and provide immediate protection for themselves and the public when facing threats.
If you want to sign this petition (as opposed to merely discuss it), you need to do that on the government's e-Petitions website.
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