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Tomlinson asked Ian Levitt: "Can you tell us how many police there are on the Force in Calderdale and of those, how many actually go out on the beat?"
Ian Levitt answer: "Calderdale is one of eight divisions which make up West Yorkshire Police. There are around 370 police officers in Calderdale. They are supported by 52 police community support officers, 20 volunteer ..." Show more»" Calderdale is one of eight divisions which make up West Yorkshire Police. There are around 370 police officers in Calderdale. They are supported by 52 police community support officers, 20 volunteer special constables and 87 full and part-time police support staff (civilians).
All of them have roles designed to meet the demands of the public across the whole of Calderdale. For example, the response teams provide 24/7 emergency response, while the four neighbourhood policing teams in Calderdale deal with quality of life issues that affect our local communities. The number of officers on the beat at any one time is reflected by demand.
We also have both a proactive and reactive CID, Integrated Officer Management team, Suspect Management Unit who deal with prisoners from emergency response teams, a Vulnerable Victims Unit and a Contact Management Unit which links in with the Neighbourhood Policing Teams to ensure members of the publics concerns are dealt with accordingly. "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Local Issues | Email to friends | Oct 22 2008 2:19:29 PM
collymore asked Ian Levitt: "How do you feel about the work the Halifax Street Angels are doing?"
Ian Levitt answer: "I fully support the work of the Street Angels and have done since I arrived as divisional commander. They are volunteers who give their time freely and they are doing a magnificent job. We are committed..." Show more»" I fully support the work of the Street Angels and have done since I arrived as divisional commander. They are volunteers who give their time freely and they are doing a magnificent job. We are committed to working with them and provide training and on-going support. The Street Angels help to support people in the town centre and since we have worked together in this way town centre violent crime has significantly reduced Other areas in the Country have now followed the lead of Calderdale. "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Local Issues | Email to friends | Oct 22 2008 2:20:24 PM
russell asked Ian Levitt: "I've just read in the Courier that Calderdale Police Officers will soon be using tasers. Can you give us more information about who will be carrying them, in what circumstances they will be able to use..." Show more »"I've just read in the Courier that Calderdale Police Officers will soon be using tasers. Can you give us more information about who will be carrying them, in what circumstances they will be able to use them and will we, the public, have access to records of when they have been used and who they have been used against?" Show less »
Ian Levitt answer: "When Taser was first introduced in West Yorkshire it was used by specially trained firearms officers. I attended one of the early awareness and training sessions and I allowed myself to be 'Tasered' so..." Show more»" When Taser was first introduced in West Yorkshire it was used by specially trained firearms officers. I attended one of the early awareness and training sessions and I allowed myself to be 'Tasered' so I know for a fact that Taser is an effective tool which has no lasting effects. It is only used after a full assessment of a situation, after appropriate warning has been given and in line with strict training and procedure.It is just one of a range of options available to a police officer whose first option is always to try and resolve confrontational situations through dialogue.
Taser is now carried by front-line patrol officers because they are not a firearm or lethal weapon. It is a proven, effective piece of equipment which is used to successfully resolve situations where individuals are intent on harming themselves or others, and helps us to protect members of the public. The effects, though painful are temporary.
Under the terms of use of the pilot, every use of taser is referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission and is subject to review by a senior officer within the force to ensure that it is used appropriately and in accordance with training. "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Local Issues | Email to friends | Oct 22 2008 2:23:10 PM
jackman asked David Miliband: ""I'm not convinced that the average person cares too much about foreign policy because, by its nature, it doesn't directly affect them. What they do care about I'm sure though is being involved in wars..."..." Show more »" "I'm not convinced that the average person cares too much about foreign policy because, by its nature, it doesn't directly affect them. What they do care about I'm sure though is being involved in wars with other countries - and on the last occasion this happened with the UK, the majority of british people were clearly against it, yet it went ahead. Will the people be listened to in the future? I'm thinking of the possibility that the USA decides to take military action against Iran and asks for our assistance."" Show less »
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0 comment | Topic: Local Issues | Email to friends | Oct 28 2008 8:34:26 AM
LS6Owen asked Fabian Hamilton: "With the proposed Leeds tram system dead in the water, what now are the plans to ease Leeds' congestion problems?"
Fabian Hamilton answer: "As I understand the position, Metro are now studying trolleybus solution. For me this a second best option but better than tinkering with existing bus routes or fancy bus bodies. Trolleybuses will at..." Show more»" As I understand the position, Metro are now studying trolleybus solution. For me this a second best option but better than tinkering with existing bus routes or fancy bus bodies. Trolleybuses will at least run on dedicated track which will offer some new transport corridors and offer the psychological security that you are waiting in the right place. I think they will also make an environmental contribution reducing pollution and noise in the city centre. I just hope, politically, we do not 'bottle out' yet again about building a worthwhile and exciting transport solution. "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Local Issues | Email to friends | Jul 11 2009 9:30:58 AM

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