HERE’S your chance to get to know your local police officers.

Leaflets are being delivered across the county introducing people to their local policing teams.

They include pictures of the men and women tasked with keeping communities safe, and give information about how to contact them online, by email and by phone.

Every community in Herefordshire has a Safer Neighbourhood Team that works with local people and organisations to identify and address specific local concerns, tackle crime and make communities safer.

The leaflets, which are also available at the front counters of police stations, explain the services provided by Safer Neighbourhood Teams.

The leaflets campaign supports West Mercia Police’s ongoing work to improve services provided to communities, including investment in technology to help officers be more available and visible on the streets, making it easier for people to contact police when they need help, and ensuring that everyone that needs help receives the right support as quickly as possible.

West Mercia Police Assistant Chief Constable Martin Evans said: “West Mercia Police is committed to having local officers working locally with partners to help and support our communities.

“We are committed to improving the services we provide to ensure that everyone who needs our help receives the right support as quickly as possible.

“For example, we have invested in mobile technology so that our officers can be more available and visible to the public and to help us effectively investigate crimes and bring offenders to justice.”

Susan Thomas, superintendent for Herefordshire, said: “Our Safer Neighbourhood Teams are based locally in stations around West Mercia, and focus on matters that are important to each local community.

“I would encourage anyone needing advice on reducing crime and protecting themselves, their family and property, to contact our teams directly to make an appointment.

“Individual contact details are visible in our front counters, making our staff accessible to all.”

For more information on local policing, and to find out more about Safer Neighbourhood Teams, visit the contact us section of the West Mercia Police website at www.westmercia.police.uk

Download the leaflets here:

Meet Your SNT Leaflet - Hereford (Carl Paskin).pdf

Meet Your SNT Leaflet - Hereford (James Ashton).pdf