A new specialist team in Staffordshire has been introduced to tackle crime committed on road networks across the county.
The new 24/7 road crime team has been set up by Staffordshire Police to respond more quickly to incidents across the county, including rural and remote areas.
The force said that specialist officers will now be more visible and better placed to respond to incidents, while it will also be able to work more closely in collaboration with partners, including National Highways, local authorities, and neighbouring forces.
Officers based in Staffordshire will now be spending more time in the county, meaning better opportunities to engage with local communities and an increased understanding of local priorities and intelligence.
Chief Inspector Scott McGrath, who leads the road crime team said: “This is a really exciting time for the force and for members of the local community that we proudly serve on a daily basis.
“It’s absolutely crucial that we continue to adapt the service we provide based on best practices and the changes we see in crime and behaviour in the modern world.
“While the restructure of the existing roads policing team does mean we operate solely in Staffordshire, it does not stop us from continuing to utilise the strong relationships we’ve built with neighbouring forces. We’ll still be sharing intelligence regularly, going after the criminals who offend across the West Midlands and working collaboratively with other police forces to keep communities safe and to minimise the risk of harm.
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