The number of police counters in London will reduce from 37 to 19, breaking Scotland Yard's pledge for 24-hour access in all 32 boroughs. Only eight front desks will remain open 24/7, and 11 will have reduced hours. In South West London, significant locations such as Twickenham and Merton will lose their front desks, impacting residents' ability to speak to officers directly. This reduction is in response to a substantial budget shortfall and has raised serious concerns among local officials regarding public safety and community policing.
If the number of counters is reduced from 37 to 19, it will break Scotland Yard's pledge to have one accessible 24 hours a day in each of the capital's 32 boroughs.
Only eight front desks will remain open 24/7, and there will also be reduced hours at 11, closing at 10pm weekdays and 7pm weekends.
A reducing number of police counters leaves the borough of Richmond without a single public access point for local police, raising concerns about public safety.
This decision will come as a massive shock to many Londoners, particularly as crime and fear of crime are rising across the capital.
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