Police officer numbers in county 'will be highest in a generation'

SURREY Police will have “the highest number of officers in a generation” after locking up money for 40 more patrol officers.

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The estimated £2.5million in central government money is part of a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee and will add to the 222 extra officers who joined the force since March 2021 - and its March 2025 total of 2,336 officers.

The new recruits will likely comprise 25 full-time police officers and 15 special constables. The programme is part of the Government's plan to have at least one named, contactable, officer in each neighbourhood, as well as dedicated teams on patrol in town centres and other hotspots.

There will also be dedicated anti-social behaviour leads in every force, which Surrey Police said reflects the Government's recognition of the public's crime and safety concerns.

Surrey Police Chief Constable Tim De Meyer said: "For us, the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee is a chance to strengthen our presence in the heart of our communities, with officers working alongside residents, identify local issues, and resolve problems before they escalate.