Extra Police Constables in North Yorkshire after £2million investment
Mayor Delivers Boost to Neighbourhood Policing in First Year
Neighbourhood policing in York and North Yorkshire is set for a major uplift, after Mayor David Skaith revelled the county has secured an almost £2 million investment.
As part of the investment, the Mayor confirmed 32 new Police Constables and 20 new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be recruited.
Announcing the new investment, Mayor Skaith said the message from communities had been clear: “People want to feel safer where they live - and they want to see more police officers on their streets.
"That’s exactly what we’re delivering.
"This is about local policing rooted in local priorities: listening to people, preventing crime, and making sure our towns, villages and neighbourhoods are supported and protected.”
"Real win"
Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles, said: "This is a real win for the people of York and North Yorkshire.
"It means more trusted faces in our communities, more early intervention, and more capacity to tackle the issues that matter most - whether that’s drug-related harm, anti-social behaviour, or supporting young people at risk.
"We’re putting prevention and presence back at the heart of policing.”
North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Tim Forber said: “Neighbourhood policing is not only the bedrock of public trust and confidence but the foundation of early intervention and prevention – removing the criminal activity that results in victims of crime at the earliest possible point to prevent offending and further victims.
“I warmly welcome this further investment in officers and resources to strengthen that crucial work.
"These additional resources, alongside the evidence from our Neighbourhood Policing Review, will enable us to give our communities a police service that is visible and accessible and responds effectively to deal with the issues that matter most to local residents.”