Richard spends the morning with the Community Policing Team

RF spends a day with the Community Policing Team

Last Friday morning, Richard Fuller MP spent time riding along with the Community Police Team covering Potton, Sandy and Biggleswade.

Speaking after the morning, he said:

I learnt a lot about the way the Community Policing teams build up a detailed view on local crime and anti-social behaviour as well as securing arrests on key local concerns such as drug dealing.

During my time we checked on illegal encampments (moved on), a recent arson attack on an abandoned barn and visited multiple locations for checks.

I was impressed by the dedication of the officer and his commitment to the area he covers: a great example of the new officers being recruited as part of the national drive to recruit 20,000 new officers.

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