DAVID MUNRO GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO OVER 250 POLICE OFFICERS AND STAFF
'In the two years to April 2021, over 250 extra recruits are set to join Surrey Police, nearly 200 police officers alone. They’ll be out in our communities and streets, fighting and preventing crime and being visible to residents.
David said: ‘The dark days of savage cuts to policing could well be over, and we’re on our way of giving Surrey residents the service they need. Thank you to council taxpayers for agreeing to pay more to make our county safer.’
SOME ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR
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Extra front-line officers and operational staff - over 100 this year alone.
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Rated ‘Good’ overall in the latest inspection reports compared with ‘Inadequate’ and ‘Requires Improvement’ when I arrived.
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Much quicker responses to residents’ queries through a vastly improved 101 contact number.
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Better working with other agencies - councils, emergency services and residents’ groups.
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More funding to charities, organisations and individuals to help combat crime and reduce offending.
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According to an independent survey, Surrey Police now have one of the highest public confidence rates in the country. Rated ‘Outstanding’ for preventing crime and tackling anti-social behaviour.
