New police enquiry desk set to open in Rutland
The county will no longer be the only one without a public-facing police desk
Police and Crime Commissioner for the force covering Rutland, Rupert Matthews, has opened a new police enquiry desk in Rutland.
Based at Rutland Police Station in Oakham, the office will be open from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, and will enable people to report crime or any concerns they have in their communities.
The facility replaces the former front office based at Rutland County Council’s contact centre in Oakham, which has been closed for some years.”
Mr Matthews’ Police and Crime Plan and he pledged to deliver a front enquiry desk in Rutland as he took up Office in 2021, pointing out that Rutland has been the only county in the entire country that does not have a public facing enquiry desk.
Mr Matthews said: “Being able to see and talk to a police officer matters a great deal to our communities.
"Rutland has been the only county in the country not to have a public facing enquiry desk, so I’ve pushed very hard for this."
"I’ve listened to local people who feel very strongly about the need for a contact point to meet officers in the heart of the community and this new facility is the result."
“I recognise that feelings of safety go hand in hand with the ability to see police officers doing their jobs effectively in the community. This is what makes this provision so important.
“This latest improvement will help to reassure residents that we are working hard to deliver the responsive service they expect. It also represents excellent value for money, eliminating rental costs and providing a secure base in the long-term.”