Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has written to the Chief Constable of Humberside Police asking him to do all he can to maintain the role of Police Community Support Officers even in the current financial circumstances.
His call comes as the Chief Constable, Tim Hollis, looks to make efficiency savings across the force. A recruitment freeze has already been introduced.
Graham said: “I fully understand the need to make savings in order to tackle the vast deficit but wanted to let the Chief Constable know that PCSOs are valued by local communities and make a significant contribution to the effectiveness of neighbourhood policing.
“When the allocation for Humberside Police is announced in the coming weeks I hope the force will retain PCSOs as an important part of the police service.”
