McGrigor urges constituents to give views on police station counter plans

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– October 7, 2013Posted in: Western Isles
Jamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands Conservative MSP, is urging constituents throughout his region to have their say on Police Scotland proposals that would change public counter services at police stations across the region. Some local police offices such as Bowmore on Islay and Stromness in Orkney will lose their public counter service entirely while many others will see hours of service cut.
Speaking today Jamie said:
“ I am very aware that some of these proposals are controversial, especially those removing all public counter services from some local police stations which currently have them.
“ While I sympathise with Police Scotland trying to maximise efficiency, some constituents believe this review underestimates the importance people place on being able to access their local police station.
“ Many think these facilities are vital in maintaining a connection with local people and in serving the community.
‘My constituents will want to be reassured that they can contact an officer in person at their local station.  I am urging any constituents throughout my region to make their views known to Police Scotland or else to contact me and I will happily take their concerns up with the relevant divisional commanders.”

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