- Newly released figures show that 265 police officers have been recruited in Staffordshire as part of the Government’s pledge to put 20,000 more officers on the streets.
- Since the recruitment drive was launched in 2019, the 43 police forces across England and Wales have seen an additional 15,343 police officers recruited, putting the Government on track to deliver on its manifesto promise.
- This builds on the Government’s Beating Crime Plan and Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act – aimed at reducing crime, protecting victims and making the country safer.
Kate Kniveton MP has welcomed the announcement that 265 police officers have been recruited in Staffordshire since September 2019.
The latest figures are part of the Government’s drive to get 20,000 more police officers on the street and puts the Government on track to fulfil its manifesto commitment with 77 per cent of the target now met.
Across the 43 police forces, an additional 15,343 officers have been recruited – tackling crime and keeping communities safe across the country.
The latest figures also show that the police are more representative of the communities they serve. There are now more female police officers than since records began with over 50,000 women in forces across England and Wales. Of the recruits hired since April 2020, 42.5 per cent are women.
The 15,343 extra officers will support the Government’s crackdown on crime, which has seen the launch of the Beating Crime Plan and the passing of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act – reducing crime, protecting victims, and making the country safer.
This Government is continuing to deliver on tackling crime – including boosting police funding to £16.9 billion and boosting police officer pay, with every police officer receiving a £1,900 uplift to their salary this year.
Commenting, Kate Kniveton MP said:
“As the Member of Parliament for Burton and Uttoxeter, I work closely with Staffordshire Police to ensure they have the resources they need to keep our streets safe and respond to residents’ concerns.
“I know that an additional 265 police on our streets in Staffordshire will play a huge role in pursuing criminals, keeping neighbourhoods safe, protecting victims, and reassuring the law-abiding majority.
“This Government is delivering on its promises to the British people, and I know that the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is committed to our manifesto commitment to deliver 20,000 additional police officers.
“These figures show we are now well on our way to achieving this commitment which will help to keep Britain’s streets safe.”
