I find the closure of the police counter very unsettling, especially as a woman who often travels home alone late due to work commitments. While I have only used it once before, I’ve felt safer knowing it was there. I’ve had to phone 999 before and waited seven hours before officers attended in response; having a police counter provides that immediate response and refuge that is sometimes needed. It is very disconcerting and disappointing.
I find the closure of the police counter very unsettling, especially as a woman who often travels home alone late due to work commitments. While I have only used it once before, I’ve felt safer knowing it was there. I’ve had to phone 999 before and waited seven hours before officers attended in response; having a police counter provides that immediate response and refuge that is sometimes needed. It is very disconcerting and disappointing.