Manchester Police open third school-based community policing 'post'

Manchester Police have opened a third police post in a school, at Offerton, Stockport. It will be a base for two police constables and one PCSO.

The post, at Offerton School, is part of Manchester Police's Safer Schools Partnership and follows similar posts opened at Bramhall High School and at Stockport College’s Heaton Moor Campus earlier this year

The new post is part of a drive to further improve links with local communities, reduce crime and offer assistance to residents. Says Evelyn Leslie, Headteacher at Offerton School: “The Neighbourhood Police Post at Offerton School is an excellent resource for both the school and the community. It gives the police the opportunity to build positive relationships with young people and already, they are contributing to the curriculum and getting involved in extra curricular activities. As an Extended School, we are looking forward to working with Greater Manchester Police as our partners."