The streets of Lincolnshire will have more police officers under a new scheme.
Chief constable Paul Gibson revealed a three-year funding plan which will see more officers and staff and said it was a ‘moment of real change’ for the force.
“With the confirmation of three-year stability funding, we have the opportunity that is, in many ways, unprecedented. For the first time in a long time, we are not just managing constraint and reacting to uncontrollable influences, we are actively shaping our future,” he said.
The Lincs 2030 Programme brings a new phase for the county’s police with more officers and staff than it has had in recent years.
There will be 136 new staff roles along with plans for 128 student officers to be recruited in 2026/27 to make a total of 1,218. Added to this will be a further 20 officers deployed in detective roles from October next year.
“Protecting vulnerable persons is a central focus, with additional resources directed towards safeguarding and investigating serious offences, including domestic abuse, child abuse and sexual offences,” said the Chief Constable.
An Enhanced Video Response team which allows members of the public to engage with police officers and staff via video calls is also to be created.
“For me, this programme is deeply personal. I know what this force is capable of, because I have seen it first-hand throughout my career, having started here as a constable in 1998. I know the difference our officers, staff and volunteers make every single day in the lives of people across Lincolnshire,” added Ch Con Gibson.
Teams will be equipped with advanced technology, tools and digital skills and tools required for increasingly complex crime.
There will continue to be 50 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to maintain a ‘visible and community-focused presence.’ A dedicated fraud team will be created to tackle the rising problem.
