Police have teamed up with Braintree Council to reach out to rural parts of the community
A new mobile police office is due to visit villages in the Braintree and Uttlesford districts to show a presence in rural locations where it is thought both services are out of touch
At each location a police driver will be able to patrol on foot, dealing with any crime or disorder matters, meanwhile a police civilian will be available in the office to give advice to villagers and take reports of crimes and problems.
And in the Braintree district, a member of the council will be on hand to give their advice about people's council-related inquiries and problems.
The office will visit locations in the Braintree district on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and villages in the Uttlesford area on Thursdays and Fridays.
Braintree divisional commander Chief Supt Sue Harrison said: "The introduction of this vehicle demonstrates our commitment to serving rural communities.
"For those residents without easy access to a police station it provides them with convenient and consistent point of contact with both the police and the council."
Published Monday, January 20, 2003
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