Context
Residents of Redditch have expressed a desire for direct face-to-face interaction with police officers at the local station, leading to a petition signed by hundreds of constituents.
Question
I thank the Minister for that answer, and for the extra £39 million given to West Mercia police. But residents in Redditch have told me clearly that they want to be able to walk into their local police station and speak to an officer face to face. Does the Minister agree with me, and the many hundreds of constituents who have already signed my petition, that the new police station in Redditch should reinstate a public-facing front desk?
Answer from The Minister for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones)
As my hon. Friend will know, how resources are spent is a matter for the chief constable, but the Government are clear that visible policing is essential to restoring public confidence in the police, and we have invested £30 million since we came to power in new IT systems to make it easier for the public to report crime. That is also why we are ensuring that everyone has a named, contactable neighbourhood officer that they can call on.
Not addressed: Reinstating a public-facing front desk at the police station in Redditch
How: Visible Policing Is Essential, Invested £30 Million In New It Systems
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