Call 0345 113 5000 for all non-emergencies and enquiries
News Desk
Due to the nature of police work, the main emphasis of the department is on reactive work and responding to daily media enquiries.
The news desk operates between
- 7.00am - 7.00pm Monday to Thursday
- 7.00am - 6.00pm Friday
- 8.00am - 3.00pm Saturday.
The news desk is fully computerised and deals with:
- Issuing details of crimes and incidents to the media
- Responding to general media enquiries
- Arranging press conferences and photocalls
- Organising documentary requests
- Briefing officers prior to radio and television interviews
When the office is closed, the Force Communications Centre (FCC) handles press calls and updates the media lines.
Out-of-hours, journalists can contact the FCC by calling the Central Switchboard on 0345 113 5000 .