Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Small is Beautiful?
'Inspirational' Warwickshire praised by Police Minister
22 November 2006 11:30
Policing Minister Tony McNulty described Warwickshire Police as a beacon and inspiration to other forces during a special visit to Nuneaton yesterday to launch Safer Neighbourhood teams.
Speaking about Government plans to introduce neighbourhood policing throughout England and Wales by April 2008, Mr McNulty Minister for policing, security, community safety and counter terrorism praised Warwickshire for pushing ahead with the new community-focussed structure.
He visited Camp Hill Primary School to launch 31 new Safer Neighbourhood teams across Warwickshire.
"Safer Neighbourhood Teams are all about building trust and confidence and telling local people that they matter, they have a voice and they will be heard.
"Warwickshire is a beacon to other forces in showing the way forward", Mr McNulty told guests and local media.
"I am very enthusiastic about what you are doing by helping communities like Camp Hill, he added.
"Transformation of policing in Warwickshire is hugely inspirational to other forces in the process of planning their own neighbourhood policing structures.
Warwickshire's Chief Constable, Keith Bristow gave an assurance that Neighbourhood Policing was not a gimmick or soft option.
He stressed: "Policing is about frontline presence and protecting people. That means making sure people feel safe and ensuring that those who harm our communites are arrested and brought to justice."
John Rennie from Warwickshire Police Authority said: "Today is a really proud day for Warwickshire. The teams will be in a great position to be effective and to boost public confidence. I wish all those involved in the Safer Neighbourhood teams throughout Warwickshire all the best."
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22 November 2006 11:30
Policing Minister Tony McNulty described Warwickshire Police as a beacon and inspiration to other forces during a special visit to Nuneaton yesterday to launch Safer Neighbourhood teams.
Speaking about Government plans to introduce neighbourhood policing throughout England and Wales by April 2008, Mr McNulty Minister for policing, security, community safety and counter terrorism praised Warwickshire for pushing ahead with the new community-focussed structure.
He visited Camp Hill Primary School to launch 31 new Safer Neighbourhood teams across Warwickshire.
"Safer Neighbourhood Teams are all about building trust and confidence and telling local people that they matter, they have a voice and they will be heard.
"Warwickshire is a beacon to other forces in showing the way forward", Mr McNulty told guests and local media.
"I am very enthusiastic about what you are doing by helping communities like Camp Hill, he added.
"Transformation of policing in Warwickshire is hugely inspirational to other forces in the process of planning their own neighbourhood policing structures.
Warwickshire's Chief Constable, Keith Bristow gave an assurance that Neighbourhood Policing was not a gimmick or soft option.
He stressed: "Policing is about frontline presence and protecting people. That means making sure people feel safe and ensuring that those who harm our communites are arrested and brought to justice."
John Rennie from Warwickshire Police Authority said: "Today is a really proud day for Warwickshire. The teams will be in a great position to be effective and to boost public confidence. I wish all those involved in the Safer Neighbourhood teams throughout Warwickshire all the best."
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