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What does a policing minister do?
Sarah Jones, as Policing Minister, is responsible for government policy on policing, crime reduction, and criminal justice in England and Wales. Her role involves working with police forces, setting priorities, and responding to crime statistics like those in the story. She reports to the Home Secretary.
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