21
Feb
2013
By Calvin at 15:11 GMT, 13 years ago
West Mercia's Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner have today jointly revealed innovative new local policing plans to meet the force's tough financial challenge and continue to protect communities from harm.
David Shaw and Bill Longmore were at West Mercia Police’s Hindlip Park today (Thursday 21 February) to explain the force's new policing model.
As a result of the austerity measures and Government financial plans for the public sector West Mercia Police is required to identify £20.1 million in savings by 2015.
The strategic alliance with Warwickshire Police provides the force with a greater opportunity to protect frontline policing resources by doing things once, sharing assets and ensuring our processes are lean and effective.
Chief Constable David Shaw today outlined details of the new policing model designed to deliver the maximum protection possible to communities in West Mercia, built upon the foundation of local policing.
Click here for the rest of this press release from West Mercia Police
PCC Bill Longmore has also released a short video where he sets out his plans and precept proposals and budget for 21013/14. Watch it here
West Mercia Press release http://www.westmercia.police.uk/news/news-articles/west-mercia-police-reveals-innovative-local-policing-plans.html
Police and Crime Commissioner’s video http://www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/Videos/PCC-Precept.flv
