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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

3,000 new police officers to be placed in communities

  • Labour minister Diana Johnston has vowed that every community in England and Wales will now have a named and contactable police officer.
  • Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, the policing minister confirmed that 3,000 new police officers have been recruited to assist neighbourhoods.
  • Members of the public can find their local officer by entering their postcode on their force's website or by making a phone enquiry.
  • The government has allocated £200 million to police forces to ensure the effective implementation of this scheme.

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