New Named Local Bobby Scheme in Hampshire gives residents ability to discover who their local police officer is

A new scheme has been launched in Hampshire which allows residents to find out who their local bobby is and contact them by email or phone.

The county's police and crime commissioner Donna Jones has launched the initiative to strengthen relations between the police force and the community.

It also supports chief constable Scott Chilton’s priority to deliver “exceptional local policing”, and it reflects the force’s transformation into a geographical service that connects the public to its local officers.

Hampshire residents will now be able to log on to the dedicated webpage at http://rb.gy/mnxqyl, type in their postcode and find out who their local bobby is and how to contact them, whether that be by phone or email.