Wiltshire Police are launching a four-week campaign - Neighbourhood Policing in Action - which shines a light on the out-of-sight work neighbourhood policing teams (NPTs) do.
The force says roles within its NPTs are varied and challenging, with officers, staff and volunteers fully immersing themselves in local communities.
Chief Superintendent Doug Downing, the Head of Local Policing, said: “Neighbourhood policing remains the bedrock of an effective police service.
“We recognise that community engagement is a critical component in preventing crime but so too is the work being undertaken away from the patrols in our communities.
“All 10 NPTs across our county are committed to working with partners and our communities to drive down crime and reduce anti-social behaviour. We want our communities to feel safe.
"As such, we will continue to prioritise a service that is visible and accessible.
“Our neighbourhood teams work hard to identify and address the root cause of crime and anti-social behaviour, often through preventative measures, problem solving, and engagement.
"We encourage the public to actively engage with officers and, where they exist, share your concerns.
“To further support our community engagement, we’ll be hosting a number of events across the summer."
Details of these will be announced online, and people can find out more about what their local policing team is doing, or contact your local policing team, via www.wiltshire.police.uk/area/your-area/
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