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New investigators funded to tackle retail crime in Nottingham
Overview
Nottingham City Council has approved £157,000 to fund three new police staff investigators to support Nottinghamshire Police in tackling retail crime and shoplifting in the city centre. Alongside an existing post, the team will focus on gathering evidence, speeding up court cases, and freeing up frontline officers, forming part of a broader crackdown on anti-social behaviour and city centre crime.
Key points
- Nottingham City Council has approved £157,000 to fund three new police staff investigators.
- The new investigators will work alongside neighbourhood teams to target retail crime and shoplifting.
- The initiative aims to gather evidence quickly, speed up court processes, and free up officers for frontline duties.
- Nottinghamshire Police welcomed the funding, stating it will support businesses targeted by repeat offenders.
- Other recent safety initiatives in the city include Operation Reclaim, facial recognition cameras, and a balaclava ban.