New AFO training facility for Staffordshire

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New AFO training facility for Staffordshire

The proposed new indoor facility will be built at the force's HQ at an estimated cost of £14.8m.

Date - 5th September 2022
By - Cachella Smith

The new centre will provide specialist officers with a sound-proofed facility that will include a 50 metre indoor firing range and training rooms. Currently the force leases an outdoor range – however following a review into the suitability...

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