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8 January 2009
The Home Secretary today joined Merseyside Police to witness their work with local communities to tackle crime and deliver the new Policing Pledge.
Visiting Picton Neighbourhood and Children’s Health Centre in Liverpool, Jacqui Smith joined a community meeting between officers and local residents discussing policing priorities for the area.
Following the meeting, Chief Constable Bernard Hogan-Howe and representatives from the neighbourhood policing team unveiled the national Policing Pledge.
Jacqui Smith said, 'The public are our strongest weapon in tackling crime and the Policing Pledge is a clear deal about what you can expect from the police. I passionately believe that building confidence by giving you more local crime information, listening to your concerns and making your priorities our priorities we will drive up the quality of policing for you and your communities.
'I congratulate Merseyside Police for its hard work and dedication to deliver the Policing Pledge for its public. For the first time, you will know the minimum standard of service you should receive and you will have a greater say and influence over how your streets are policed.'
