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10/02/2015
Leicestershire Beat Police Will No Longer Investigate Crime
Beat offices in Leicestershire are to stop investigating crimes and expected to focus on patrols and issues such as anti-social behaviour.
The force has announced the change following a review of their working practices.
It said that investigations will now be handled by a dedicated "default" team and not by officers who patrol local areas.
Leicestershire Police implemented to change as part of an effort to save £30m.
The force has also announced it will reduce the number of "local units" from 15 to 8 and cut 300 posts over the next two years.
The police force has been criticised for the announcement, with concerns being raised that fewer officers will be available to investigate crimes.
(MH/CD)
The force has announced the change following a review of their working practices.
It said that investigations will now be handled by a dedicated "default" team and not by officers who patrol local areas.
Leicestershire Police implemented to change as part of an effort to save £30m.
The force has also announced it will reduce the number of "local units" from 15 to 8 and cut 300 posts over the next two years.
The police force has been criticised for the announcement, with concerns being raised that fewer officers will be available to investigate crimes.
(MH/CD)
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