Norfolk Constabulary
English territorial police force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Norfolk Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing Norfolk in East Anglia, England. The force serves a population of 908,000 in a mostly rural area of 2,079 square miles (5,380 km2),[1] including 90 miles (140 km) of coastline and 16 rivers, including the Broads National Park.[2] Headquartered in Wymondham, Norfolk is responsible for the City of Norwich, along with King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Thetford. As of March 2023, the force has a strength of 1,897 police officers, 163 special constables, 1,318 police staff/designated officers, and 103 police support volunteers.[3] The chief constable is currently Paul Sanford, and the police and crime commissioner is Giles Orpen-Smellie (Conservative).[4][5]
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Common name | Norfolk Police |
Motto | Our Priority is You |
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Formed | 1839 |
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Annual budget | £204 Million (2023 - 2024) |
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Operations jurisdiction | Norfolk, England, UK |
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Size | 2,079 square miles (5,380 km2)[1] |
Population | 908,000[1] |
Legal jurisdiction | England and Wales |
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Headquarters | Wymondham |
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