Strategic intentions
Friday, 17 May, 2013
Merseyside Police Chief Constable, Jon Murphy and Police and Crime Commissioner, Jane Kennedy have agreed a number of strategic intentions to reinforce Merseyside Police’s position to fight crime and protect communities for
2013/14.
Chief Constable, Jon Murphy has announced his ambition to preserve the level of serving police officers at 4000 in order to focus on serious and organised crime and maintain the force’s commitment to neighbourhood policing as outlined in the Commissioner, Jane Kennedy’s Police and Crime Plan 2013/14.
He said: “I am proud to say that even in the face of unprecedented funding restrictions Merseyside Police continues to respond with courage, courtesy and professionalism, building upon strong community confidence and reducing crime levels - but we cannot afford to rest on our laurels.
“In order to face the future with confidence while delivering an excellent policing service to the people of Merseyside, I am committed to achieving and maintaining an operational capacity of 4000 officers. This is combined with our dedication to retain as many of our experienced and skilled support staff as possible, ensuring that we have the right people in the right roles.
“Throughout the process of identifying savings we have done everything in our power to protect front line policing and remain committed to proving an excellent policing service to the communities of Merseyside.”
Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner, Jane Kennedy added: “Since taking
up the post of Police and Crime Commissioner, I have been focused on ensuring
that Merseyside Police has the resources it needs to tackle crime and keep
Merseyside safe.
“My Police and Crime Plan sets out a number of priorities that the public and partners have told me matter to them. This includes a focus on serious and organised crime and neighbourhood policing. By committing to bringing officer levels to 4000 and maintaining this number moving forward, myself and the Chief Constable are taking steps to ensure Merseyside Police can actually
deliver on these priorities and provide the best service possible.”
