Over 200 have their say on future of policing

Tue, 21 Oct 2014

More than 200 people have had their say on the future of policing on the Isle of Man.

Four meetings were held across the Island by the Police Consultative Forum with a strong turnout in the areas outside Douglas where the bulk of the changes are taking place.

From the feedback the forum says there was a strong show of support for the constabulary but there is apprehension regarding reorganisation of the neighbourhood policing teams due to budget cuts.

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson says he appreciates the concerns: