New boss for police team
INSPECTOR Chris Valentine has joined officers in Rossendale as their new Geographic Inspector, responsible for the neighbourhood policing team at Waterfoot.
In September we reported that a dedicated new neighbourhood policing team had come into operation in the Valley, including the introduction of 19 additional police officers, with a new neighbourhood team, alongside a large 24/7 response team, instead of one smaller team trying to perform both roles.
Inspector Valentine said: “I’m really pleased to be introducing myself as the new Geographic Inspector for Rossendale, and I’m incredibly proud of the fantastic team of officers, PCSOs and police staff that are based out of Waterfoot station.
“We have a brilliantly proactive team of people, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard-hitting, I want to strengthen existing links and build new ones with you all.”