Mr. Drew Harris:

If I could take the rural policing model first, it has been my stated position that I do not want to close any stations whatsoever. In fact, I want to grow the relationship between ourselves and rural communities. Often we are the last person there. Other Government services, of whatever description they might be, have left. I am very mindful that if we leave, officialdom, in any shape or form of government, is gone. That local connection is very important. It is community policing and should be properly protected, as such.

In the city, which is a somewhat different model, some 330 members are still assigned to community policing. Deputy McNamara raised the issue of antisocial behaviour. If we look back to the classic work in New York. That was labelled "Broken Windows". It was not about the antisocial behaviour on its own; it was about the environs in which it happens. That speaks then to us not solely having the responsibility in effect to restore order to the streets. Let us work with the council and other agencies to improve the overall feeling of community safety in areas. Community safety partnerships are part of the new Bill and we welcome the opportunity to work alongside them.