Cherilyn Mackrory, Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth has welcomed the news that police forces in England and Wales will receive £6.7 million to purchase 8,155 devices following an announcement from the Home Office today.
Devon and Cornwall Constabulary will receive £135,300 in funding which could allow an additional 164 officers to be equipped with the Taser.
Bidding which launched in January gave all Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) the chance to request money from a £10 million ring fenced fund.
Funding applications were based on the threats and risks in their local areas and PCCs outlined how many additional officers they plan to train to use Tasers.
The final funding allocations will cover the period up to March 2021.
Cherilyn said:
“I am delighted to see today’s announcement which will give more of our officers the training and equipment to assist in dangerous situations.”
“I pay tribute to PCC Alison Hernandez for putting our successful bid together which has attracted more funding for our local force.”
“This funding forms part of the government’s commitment to ensure our police forces have the powers, resources and tools they need to keep themselves and the public safe.”
“This week I also launched my survey on police and crime issues, which you can find and take part in via the below link” :
https://www.cherilynmackrory.org.uk/truro-and-falmouth-police-and-crime-survey