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12/04/2016
New Police Station Opens In Co Down
A new police station has opened in Downpatrick, Co Don.
The new facility provides a base for Local Policing Teams who respond to calls for assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It also includes an Enquiry Office which allows people to report crime, sign bail or arrange to speak to police.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander, Superintendent Paul Reid said: "In a time of budget cuts and austerity this is a welcome facility for the community of Down and also the PSNI officers that help keep them safe. The previous station at Irish Street served the PSNI and the RUCGC admirably for many years through some troubled times. Due to its age and design it required continual expensive maintenance work so it could remain as an operational base for officers. However, the cramped facilities there fell short of what is needed for policing in the 21st century.
"The new station is a vital addition to policing in Newry Mourne and Down Policing District. It has modern facilities and offices and provides excellent access for members of the public."
(CD)
The new facility provides a base for Local Policing Teams who respond to calls for assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It also includes an Enquiry Office which allows people to report crime, sign bail or arrange to speak to police.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander, Superintendent Paul Reid said: "In a time of budget cuts and austerity this is a welcome facility for the community of Down and also the PSNI officers that help keep them safe. The previous station at Irish Street served the PSNI and the RUCGC admirably for many years through some troubled times. Due to its age and design it required continual expensive maintenance work so it could remain as an operational base for officers. However, the cramped facilities there fell short of what is needed for policing in the 21st century.
"The new station is a vital addition to policing in Newry Mourne and Down Policing District. It has modern facilities and offices and provides excellent access for members of the public."
(CD)
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