Better use of scarce natural resources and reducing environmental impact (including carbon footprint) is another key component of the next Police and Crime Plan.

 

The aspiration to reduce carbon footprint is progressing well. However, operational effectiveness and efficiency cannot be compromised in our emergency service so a pragmatic approach will be taken. Considerable changes will be needed to our estate and for the vehicle fleet electrification may well be very beneficial, but we should not ignore hybridisation or hydrogen technology. Recent developments by JCB are encouraging and Hydrogen East could be a significant player. Running pilot projects will be considered - rural policing requirements are very different from urban areas.

 

The built estate needs continual investment and improvement following detailed assessment on what is required. There will be a new built estate strategy which will deliver facilities that are fit for purpose for the next 25 years or so.