Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster joined officers at the brand-new police base in Canley following their relocation earlier this year.
The three local neighbourhood teams and 24/7 emergency response officers moved to their impressive new hub on Bow Court back in March, with the former, 60-year-old station building off Sir Henry Parkes Road – which has now been sold – deemed no longer fit for purpose.
The new site has been fitted with all the latest technology and equipment to ensure officers have everything they need to serve the people of Canley, Coventry and surrounding areas.
Inspector Andrew Mitcham, neighbourhood policing manager at Canley, said: “We’re really impressed with the new space. It’s fresh, modern and a great base for our officers to investigate and to respond to crime.
“We’ve had some great results since the move and our teams are working in partnership, sharing ideas and best practice to help keep communities safe.”
This week, PCC Simon Foster also joined officers for Operation Regroup in Canley, the force’s monthly day of high-intensity neighbourhood policing focusing on a different area of the city, working with partners in the community addressing local needs and issues.
“It’s been pleasing to see the teams in action here in Canley and to see the impact they’re having in the community to help prevent and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour and to keep people, families and businesses safe and secure,” said PCC Simon Foster.
“I will continue to rebuild community policing to ensure an accessible, reassuring and visible presence out on the streets.”
Last month, the Police and Crime Commissioner secured an extra 150 neighbourhood police officers for the West Midlands to make people and communities across the region safer.
Coventry central police station on Little Park Street in the city centre remains the city’s public contact point where people can talk to West Midlands Police face to face if they prefer that over our telephone and online reporting options.
Members of the public can get live updates from their local neighbourhood teams via West Midlands Police’s WMnow neighbourhood alerts: Home Page – WMnow
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