Newly released figures show that 239 police officers have been recruited in County Durham and Darlington. Since the recruitment drive was launched in 2019, the 43 police forces across England and Wales have now seen an additional 20,000 police officers recruited, delivering on a key manifesto pledge.
The additional police for Durham Constabulary builds on the Conservative Government’s Beating Crime Plan and Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, aimed at reducing crime, protecting victims and making the country safer. They are already having an impact on tackling crime and keeping communities safe.
The 20,000 extra officers will support the Conservative 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 Bill through the House of Commons.
This builds on the action already taken by the Conservative Government, including boosting police funding to a record £15.8 billion and delivering £70 million through the Safer Streets Fund to make neighbourhoods secure.
Commenting, Peter Gibson MP said “From working with our local police force, I know just how valuable more police officers are in helping crack down on crime in our local community.
“The 239 additional recruits mean there are now 1,379 police officers in Durham and Darlington, helping to pursue criminals, keep neighbourhoods safe, and reassure the law-abiding majority.”
