Police get new base at Leeds Bradford Airport
06.03.10
A new base for police officers has been opened at Leeds Bradford Airport. Police now has a dedicated office on the site, which has been provided rent free by the airport. Previously the team, which consists of an inspector, a sergeant, eight police constables, and three police community support officers, reported for duty each day at Otley police station and had to travel to the airport to carry out its duties.
Officers will now be on site from first thing in the morning to late at night at their office at Unit 7, Wharfedale Walk, off White House Lane. The accommodation has been fitted out with computers linked to the police network and includes locker facilities and a public waiting area.
Inspector Adrian Barnes, who heads the Airport NPT, said: ‘The opening of this new office is a massive step forward in the policing of the airport, which will bring significant benefits to passengers, staff, businesses and local residents and also brings us in line with other regional airports that have an on-site police presence.'
‘It means officers will be more accessible and visible at the airport. The team is also much better positioned to provide reassurance and support to people using the airport as well as providing a visible deterrent against crime and anti-social behaviour. It also gives us the facility to hold regular weekly surgeries where anyone living or working in the area of the airport can come along to the office and discuss any issues they have with us.’
Public surgeries will be held at the office every Friday between 12:00 and 14:00.
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