PC Freddie sets to work

The Hull West Neighbourhood Policing Team got a new recruit over the Easter weekend as PC Freddie paid a visit to Pickering Road Police Station.

Seven-year-old Freddie is trying to track down every police station in the Humberside force area and the future police officer got to spend time with PCSO Simons and PC Newton, who showed him an interview room where Freddie got his fingerprints taken.

Freddie clearly has high standards and PC Newton soon found himself handcuffed and in the cell. Thankfully, PC Newton was released shortly after to help show Freddie round one of their vehicles.

Engagement is a key part of neighbourhood policing and being approachable has long-term benefits to the community.

Who knows, perhaps we will see PC Freddie representing Humberside Police for real in a few years’ time?