Bring back targeted policing immediately. Target those sections of society that statistics have proved to have the greatest probability of committing crime. And if Trevor Philips whinges, tell him to stop pontificating from the sideines, get off his backside and solve it then, or shut up.

Hg, London, UK

Marc, I lived under Dinkins in NYC, and Livingston reminds me of him--Giuliani introduced 'quality of life' crimes, i.e. turnstyle jumping, squeegee muggings, urinating everywhere-and found that to be tied to larger crimes--trust me, I lived it, Giuliani cleaned up NYC--maybe Paris next?

lee, nyc, usa

Re introduce stop and search but implement SSCI.

Stop, search, charge and imprison. But we can't do that can we, because pathetic, idiotic Labour haven't built enough prison cells.

Laura Roberts, London, UK

I didn't think that I would ever hear myself saying this but Boris Johnson seems to be the first political figure that seems to make sense.

Cutting a 70 strong media team? Of course you don't need that many!

A focus on crime in London? Obviously! (but often neglected)

What a nice change he is!

S Reynolds, London,

Good luck Boris. When you have sorted out loutish behaviour on the London transport system PLEASE come to Manchester and sort out the yobs who make any bus journey a frightening experience. Felt much safer in New York!

Phoebe, Manchester, Lancashire

Very strange, a politician doing what he said he would.

Nice change!

Dennis, Richmond, Richmond,

Congratulations to Mayor Johnson on his marvellous victory! I am fascinated with his enthusiasm and energy. Indeed, he started implementing his manifesto right after being elected, even though he should be extremely tired after almost a year of campaigning! Well done Boris!

Grigol Gegelia, London,

The eradication of institutionalised socialism by whatever means are required should be his first priority. Boris will either rise to this task and become an outstanding figure as did Thatcher is the 80's or else admit defeat at the hands of the lefties. It should be fun...

John Stobart, Oakham, Rutland, UK

I listened to Boris at Sheffield Hallam University a while back as Conservative education spokesman. He was a revelation. Articulate, very sensible, not extreme but not overly PC. There was fun too, but his intelligence & practicality shone through. He's not the TV buffoon, no one should be fooled.

Roger Thrush, West Yorks, England

"The most obvious deterrent to carrying a knife, is the fear of being caught carrying one. Stop and search, though not popular, will be far more effective than harsher sentencing.

steve, watford, UK, "

Detection is nothing if you're not afraid of the consequences.

Charles, London,

Boris has begun with a bang but I predict this will end with a wimper. He has been sidelined by his own party and if it was not for him becoming Mayor he would still be seen as a loose cannon by his party.

You will get tired of your new toy Borris and then the people of London will suffer.

Roger, Harrw,

Somebody needs to tell Boris that he should immediately ask Rudy [Giuliani] to come over and have a chat about reducing crime in a large city. Nobody does it better.

A. C. Santore, Pennsylvania, USA

In political terms the demise of Ken Livingstone is London’s equivalent to the Berlin Wall coming down. Could this be the end of the era of envy?

Brian Christley, Abergele , UK

I think Boris will suprise many on progress in London's many chronic problems.

With the right kind of advisers (those that can, do!) he could achieve a lot for London and those that visit the city and I agree, Crime reduction is the number one priority, now and for the Olympics in 2012.
Sam.

Sam Redman, London, UK

The most obvious deterrent to carrying a knife, is the fear of being caught carrying one. Stop and search, though not popular, will be far more effective than harsher sentencing.

steve, watford, UK,

Lets hope he doesn't revert to a spokeman for the Potection of Everything Old Society. Johnston must be bold and simply undoing some of Livingston's work will be a mistake.

Jason White, Paris,

Its amazing how easy it is for me to say Boris and what's the name of the last mayor again?

V Tan, London,

great bloke to have a pint or six with..
BUT I wouldn't trust him to change a light bulb.....

tim b, Peterborough, UK

Let's hope Boris delivers on his promises. Get rid of the fat first. These jobsworths and advisors must go.

Hamad Lone, London, England

Tough on crime means punishing wrongdoes, not just a slap on the wrist. It also means making sensible rules - maybe the low emissions zone should be consigned to the bin as just expensive bureaucracy.

William, London, UK

Rece Porter, Rudy Giuliani was, in reality, a disaster. Fortunately, most Americans understand about his lack of ability, which is why his attempt at running for President was such a failure. You cannot just hide the problems, (like bussing tramps out of the city) you have solve them.

Marc, Paris, France

Boris as President of the U.S. is pretty unlikely, but what would be interesting would be Britain with a re-invigorated two-party system.

It would consist of the Tories headed by Boris and the BNP headed by Nick Griffin.

All the others would exist only as part of the lunatic fringe.

Herbert Thornton, Victoria, Canada

Great Boris! You have read the book on how it was done in New York; now do it in London!

Rece Porter, Orlando, USA