Launch of Chase Terrace police base

Staffordshire Commissioner announces new Police base in Chase Terrace

Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams today announced a new police base for Chase Terrace, Chasetown and Burntwood, which will see officers from Lichfield’s Local Policing Team working out of the existing fire station building.

The shared facility will open on 31 January and act as a base in the heart of the community for officers patrolling the area to return to during their shift.

Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams said: “The Chase Terrace Police base is part of Staffordshire Police’s new local policing model, with more officers based in our communities with the local knowledge and contacts to deal with the issues that matter to people.

“By putting officers in the very heart of the community, the new Police base also frees up their time from travelling back and forth to Lichfield during their shift, maintaining a visible Police presence in the area.

“Making the most effective use of Chase Terrace’s modern, purpose-built facilities not only makes operational sense, allowing the two emergency services to work more closely together locally, but also makes the best use of resources.”

Mr Adams visited the new Police base alongside Lichfield’s Local Policing Commander, Chief Inspector Karen Green, and Service Delivery Lead, Mark Walchester.

Chief Inspector Karen Green said: “We welcome the opportunity to work closely with our Fire colleagues to have this base for our officers and PCSOs. This will reflect our commitment to Neighbourhood Policing in the area and help to reassure the local community.”

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue’s Service’s Mark Walchester said: “The opportunity for both services to work together in one building will help improve safety and community outcomes, allowing for both services to become easily accessible to our community on a day-to-day basis. This opportunity will also provide value for money by sharing precious resources.”

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