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Canterbury Police scraps rural station closures after public backlash, opting to keep local policing intact.
Canterbury Police has abandoned a proposed restructure that would have closed rural stations and centralized services, after widespread community opposition.
The plan, which aimed to create 24/7 response hubs and cut 121 positions, faced backlash over concerns about reduced rural policing.
Superintendent Tony Hill said community buy-in was essential, and without it, the restructure was unviable.
Key initiatives like Beat Teams, the Gang Disruption Unit, and road policing will still move forward.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers supported the decision, emphasizing the importance of community-connected policing.
Officials will now explore alternative deployment strategies to meet local needs.
La policía de Canterbury elimina el cierre de las estaciones rurales después de la reacción pública, optando por mantener intacta la policía local.