Join my petition below to say no to capping the working hours of Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Telford.
Here’s 5 things to know right now:
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West Mercia Police are proposing to cut the working hours of Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Telford. The change would see shifts capped at 8pm, removing their presence during critical evening hours
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The proposed cuts as part of a £350,000 budget-saving measure.
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As your MP, I am urging the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable to justify the decision and instead find the necessary £350,000 by cutting waste and reducing administrative expenses; specifically pointing to the costs associated with operating Hindlip Hall and the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office
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I have raised this issue this issue Parliament with the home secretary in recent weeks who responded to say that the point of neighbourhood policing is to address the specific issues faced by individual communities
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The Government has made clear its commitment to public safety by backing police forces with significant funding. In December, a £1 billion boost to policing was announced, including £200 million specifically allocated to put 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers. Furthermore, the Chancellor’s June Spending Review confirmed a £2 billion increase in police spending power over the next three years.
Residents have shared their concerns with me, highlighting that they have not been given an opportunity to voice their views on the issue. I know and you know that our PCSOs play a crucial role in offering visible reassurance to residents and deterring crime, especially in the evenings when incidents of anti-social behaviour tend to rise. By limiting their working hours, we risk undoing the progress made in making Telford a safer place for all.
Please get involved by signing my petition below – and share this with your family and friends to help spread the word.
