Surrey: Measures to put more neighbourhood police on beat
He said: "It's about building lasting relationships and ensuring that we are seen as a trusted resource, not just an authority figure."The guarantee reinforces our commitment to community engagement, crime prevention, and proactive policing."The programme is part of the government's plan to have at least one named, contactable officer in each neighbourhood, as well as dedicated teams on patrol in town centres and other hotspots, according to Local Democracy Reporting Service.There will also be dedicated antisocial behaviour leads in every force which Surrey Police said reflects the government's recognition of the public's crime and safety concerns.
Surrey Police said it had a total of 2,336 officers in March.Lisa Townsend, the force's Police and Crime Commissioner, said: "Neighbourhood policing is a key commitment for Surrey Police, and residents are already benefiting from that focus, with an additional 3,500 charges and 2,500 more arrests across all crime types in 12 months."Initiatives such as the Safer Streets programme and hotspot policing have led to increased trust and greater intelligence gathering in our communities."
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