Frontline police recruits to meet outgoing PM Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson will join new police officers on the frontline as part of one of his final visits as Prime Minister.
He is also expected to speak with officers from one of the 20 so-called “violence reduction units”, which aim to prevent crime with earlier intervention and closer working between health, education and policing organisations.
Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s visit, Mr Johnson said: “Making our streets safer has always been central to my mission to level up this country, because everyone should have the security, confidence and opportunity that comes from having a safe street and a safe home, wherever they live.
“We are cracking down on vile gangs and putting dangerous offenders behind bars for longer – and at the heart of these efforts are the 20,000 new officers who will be out on the streets providing the firepower for years to come in the fight against crime.”
The Government says more than 13,790 extra police officers have been hired across England and Wales as part of Mr Johnson’s pledge to put 20,000 additional officers on the streets.
The recruitment drive came after police officer numbers in England and Wales fell by more than 20,000 between 2009 and 2018, with Conservative-led governments in power from May 2010.
Mr Johnson is expected to be replaced as Prime Minister next week following the conclusion of the Conservative Party leadership contest.
Published: by Radio NewsHub