DROITWICH Police Station will be among those getting extra neighbourhood officers.
The move is part of a shared commitment from of West Mercia Police’s Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner.
The number of officers working in neighbourhood policing roles will be increased by two.
The overall number of officers in the force will remain the same. The additional Droitwich officers have been created through a reprioritisation of existing roles.
The move is aimed at better meeting the community’s needs and improving the force’s ability to respond quickly to neighbourhood issues.
The changes are part of the PCC’s Safer Communities Plan, ensuring officers remain rooted in the heart of local communities focused on the issues that matter most to residents.
Chief Constable Richard Cooper said neighbourhood officers existed to solve the crime and safety problems affecting local communities.
“As well as obvious benefit to the public, this helps policing colleagues who would otherwise pick up the demand.”
PCC John Campion added: “Residents tell me time and again how much they value seeing officers on the beat, building relationships and responding to local concerns. The Chief Constable and I share that commitment.
“After delivering record numbers of police officers in West Mercia, we are focused on ensuring communities feel the full benefit of that investment through an increase in visible and accessible policing.”
The officers are being posted now and will begin joining their new communities over the coming months.
