Newly released figures show that 153 police officers have been recruited in North Yorkshire as part of the Government’s pledge to put 20,000 more officers on the streets by March 2023. Since the recruitment drive was launched in 2019, the 43 police forces across England and Wales have seen an additional 13,576 police officers recruited, putting the Government on track to deliver on its manifesto promise, with 68 per cent of the target now met.
The additional police for North Yorkshire builds on the Government’s Beating Crime Plan and Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill – aimed at reducing crime, protecting victims and making the country safer.
Mr Hollinrake said, “From working with our local police force, I know just how valuable more police officers will be in helping crack down on crime in our local community. “The additional recruits mean there are now 1,603 police officers in North Yorkshire, helping to pursue criminals, keep neighbourhoods safe, and reassure the law-abiding majority.
Across the 43 police forces, an additional 13,576 officers have been recruited, bringing the total number of police officers in England and Wales to 142,526 – where they are already having an impact in tackling crime and keeping communities safe. This builds on the action already taken by the Government since 2019 – including boosting police funding to a record £15.8 billion and delivering £70 million through the Safer Streets Fund to make neighbourhoods secure.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “When this Government took office in 2019, we made a promise to the British people to recruit 20,000 extra police officers to cut crime and keep communities safe - and we are delivering on that pledge. These extra officers are getting out on the streets helping to cut crime and protect communities up and down the country – and they are reflecting the communities they serve better than ever before, with the highest ever proportion of female officers and officers from diverse backgrounds out there making a difference."
