By Alice Leader2026-01-21T14:55:00
The move comes after the government pledged in April last year to deploy 3,000 neighbourhood officers within 12 months to tackle antisocial behaviour and shop theft in town centres and residential areas
Retailers across England and Wales are welcoming a boost in police patrols, with almost 2,400 additional officers now working in neighbourhood roles following a nationwide recruitment drive.
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