Police reverse plan to move officers from local stations

Summarised from Watford Observer's report · Updated 14 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

Hertfordshire Police have reversed a six-month trial of moving officers away from local stations for briefings.

Hertfordshire Police have reversed a trial that moved officers away from local stations in Abbots Langley and South Oxhey. Six months ago, officers began reporting to Rickmansworth Police Station HQ for briefings at the start of shifts rather than their local stations. The force said the change would not reduce officers on the beat but would allow more effective briefings and tasking.

Residents expressed concern about reduced visible policing in their areas. Abbots Langley Parish Council chair Jane Lay said the lack of visible officers had become 'a frequent topic of discussion amongst residents'. Three Rivers Council leader Stephen Giles-Medhurst said residents' dissatisfaction, particularly in Abbots Langley, had been 'a significant concern'.

Chief Inspector Rainbird has announced the move will be reversed from Monday. Cllr Giles-Medhurst said he hopes the change will help reduce crime and increase public confidence in policing.

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• Police U-turn on moving cops out of local stations for start of shiftsPolice have U-turned on moving officers out of local stations in Abbots Langley and South Oxhey at the start of shifts.Watford Observer · 14 Oct, 08:35

In this story: Hertfordshire Police · Abbots Langley · South Oxhey · Rickmansworth Police Station · Dan Rainbird · Jane Lay · Stephen Giles-Medhurst

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