Warwickshire Police has introduced a new policing model which it says will help cope with budget cuts and increase the number of officers on duty in the local area. A force spokesman said that there will be a move away from district-based management to local policing with countywide partnership support. Neil Brunton, Assistant Chief Constable for the operations directorate, said: “The new policing model will create a more visible and responsive service with more officers on duty at any one time and neighbourhood officers 
dedicated to solving local issues.” Read more
Worried residents to have their say on police station closures
Following the news of closure of 13 Gloucestershire’s community police stations, residents will be able to have their say and express their concerns in a series of meetings starting next week. Click for the full story
