An increase in frontline policing resources in High Peak has been welcomed by Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster.
Five student police officers have now moved to independent patrol with a further four officers currently undergoing training – helping to bring frontline policing numbers in the area to their highest level in a number of years.
In addition, officers based in the High Peak will soon be taking part in a trial of initial stage pursuit training to be able to pursue drivers who fail to stop, and two new vehicles will be arriving to help.
Commissioner Angelique Foster said: “The extra resources in the High Peak will make a difference to how safe people feel and increase the force’s capacity to deal with more of their issues and problems.
“I will be monitoring the impact of our new resources across the county and will work with the Chief Constable to ensure the force continues working in the most efficient and effective way to protect the public.”
The measures are part of the Commissioner’s pledge to boost the number of police officers and increase focus on neighbourhood policing.
Across Derbyshire, the force will see an additional 283 officers by the end of March 2023.
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