Promise on police officer numbers delivered – focus now on neighbourhoods

Confirmation that Northamptonshire Police has reached and exceeded its target of 1501 police officers – the most the Force has ever had – will bring a renewed focus on neighbourhood policing that delivers safer communities right across the county.

That’s the message from Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold, who said he is working with the Chief Constable to further increase the number of police officers working in neighbourhood teams and strengthen the connection with local people.

Stephen said: “I made a promise to work as hard as I could to increase the number of police officers in Northamptonshire, firstly using investment from local council tax, and then through the Government’s Uplift programme. I’m proud to say we have achieved that, and more.”

The establishment of Northamptonshire Police – the number of full-time equivalent police officers – is now 1,501, the greatest number ever. The headcount – the number of police officers on the payroll – is 1,546 officers.

To read more, please visit the OPFCC website here - Promise on police officer numbers delivered - focus now on neighbourhoods - Northamptonshire Police & Fire Commissioner (northantspfcc.org.uk) 

Pictured below: Stephen Mold spent time with Inspector Miriam Kiernan and her team in Wellingborough’s Queensway and Hemmingwell estates, to look at Operation Revive, an approach to tackling neighbourhood crime in Northamptonshire

Jack Pinnock

(Office Police Fire and Crime Commissioner, Communications , Northants)