More officers across county due to threat level
A Staffordshire police boss has said more police officers will be seen across the county to reassure the public following the announcement that the national security level has been raised to critical.
Chief constable Jane Sawyers has said that both armed and unarmed police officers will be seen at tourist spots, transport hubs and town centres, with reviews over key events over the coming weeks also taking place.
CC Sawyers said: "Our first priority is ensuring the safety of our local communities, so we will be working closely with community partners and key stakeholders to inform them of our plans and provide support where it is needed.
"Officers train for and rehearse situations like these on a regular basis and a plan is in place to provide reassurance to local communities across the country.
"As a precautionary measure, you will see more police officers on the streets of Staffordshire in the coming days.
"Please do not be alarmed, this highly visible approach is there to ensure you feel safe and reassured as we assist with the wider response to the tragic and horrific events of this week.
"Please remember acts of terrorism and hate crimes are committed by a small minority of people and are not representative of the general public.
"We must respond to this attack by uniting with members of our community to demonstrate that we do not welcome extremist and violent behaviour to intimidate or cause fear."
