21st December 2020 –Article written by Neil Dixon, Key Account Manager – Police + Law Enforcement.
December 2020. UK Government announce that policing will receive up to £15.8 billion to build back safer and cut crime, including £914 million funding for Counter-Terrorism Policing. Police to receive more than £15 billion to fight crime and recruit more officers - GOV.UK.
Neil Dixon, a former CT Officer with the Metropolitan Police Service, says “Given the challenges of policing during a pandemic and an increase in the UK National Threat Level to Severe, it’s great to see those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect us receiving this vital funding to help maintain their position as leaders in tackling terrorism and serious and organised crime” Neil, now with Force Development Services, part of the Enspire Group, is passionate about making a difference whether it be providing bespoke CAST approved ballistic protection or vehicle borne intervention solutions. The team at FDS, listen and are absolutely committed to equipping police officers with the best possible operational capabilities to keep them and the public safe.