Rookies on Shadow Patrols

Posted on September 9, 2005

New probationer police officers are expanding on their training by shadowing patrols around Eaton Bray.

The will be meeting residents to discuss any concerns they have and will build on the work of local officers who recently arrested two youths near the village on suspicion of robbery.

The probationer officers are the first to operate out of Bedfordshire's new Professional Development Centre in Houghton Regis and are expected to spend time patrolling estates in the Dunstable area to get an understanding of different communities.

Sgt Helena Barnard, who is in charge of the tutors, said: "This is a good example of how probationers will be getting out in the community, engaging with residents and picking up local intelligence."

Source: The Citizen, 8 September 2005