Commissioner Scraps Plan To Rename Leicestershire Police
Written by HFM News on 18th February 2022
A plan to rename Leicestershire Police has been scrapped.
The majority of people who responded to a survey were against changing it to Leicestershire and Rutland Police.
Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews launched a consultation on the idea, to incorporate the neighbouring county it also serves.
Rupert Matthews outside Market Harborough :Police Station
The Police Federation had criticised the plan, saying money to re-brand would be better spent on new officers and equipment.
Mr Matthews said: “I’m astounded by the number of responses we have had. We have been overwhelmed with the strength of feeling shown.
“Local people are quite clearly against the proposal and I will fully abide by their decision.
“Responses to the survey have highlighted, however, serious concerns among some residents in Rutland about how policing is delivered in their county.
“This builds on other comments that have been made to me during visits to that county. In response, I will raise these with the Chief Constable at the earliest opportunity and will be keen to see what action can be taken to address any issues.”
