Force outsources crime scene guarding

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Force outsources crime scene guarding

Dorset Police becomes third to take on private services in bid to save frontline hours – and cash.

Date - 1st October 2013
By - Nic Brunetti - Police Oracle

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A force believes it could save up to almost 4,000 frontline hours a year by outsourcing the guarding of major crime scenes to the private sector. Dorset Police is launching a four-month pilot from October 1 with private firm Securitas.The firm will...

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Specialist Services Director at Securitas, Frazer Halliday, says the private security industry is doing a great job dealing with the functional, basic roles outsourced by the Police Service.

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