Derby protests: Derbyshire police 'actively monitoring' planned riots across the region
The plan is being spearheaded by Assistant Chief Constable for Derbyshire Constabulary Michelle Shooter
Derbyshire Constabulary have released a statement in response to planned protests in Derby.
The city is set to see protests unfold today (Wednesday August 7, 2024).
The constabulary says it is ‘fully aware’ of information that is being disseminated online about protests in Derby.
It is working to ‘communicate with local communities’ and is monitoring events in Derby and the wider country.
An operational and resourcing plan is being spearheaded by Assistant Chief Constable for Derbyshire Constabulary Michelle Shooter.
She is responsible for Local Policing, Contact Management and Operational Support.
Derbyshire Police respond to Derby protests
‘We are fully aware of information circulating online about planned protests on Wednesday.
‘Since the incidents that were seen elsewhere in the country, we have put in place a full operational and resourcing plan which is being led by our Assistant Chief Constable Michelle Shooter.
‘We are continuing to communicate with our local communities and ensure that we understand their concerns – and they understand the policing ability to keep them safe.
‘We will continue to monitor the information about any events planned in the county and review our policing plans in line with any new information.’
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