Chief constable says Tipton police station 'still at risk of closure' despite claims it had been saved
The chief constable of West Midlands Police has said a Sandwell police station remains in danger of closure, but will stay fully operational for the time-being.
Craig Guildford has posted a statement about the future of Tipton Police Station and about media coverage about the station.
This has included a campaign group led by West Bromwich West MP Shaun Bailey saying it had saved the station, while West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster said the station still remained at risk.
Mr Guildford said he wanted to provide some context and help to clarify what the future of the station was in terms with his plans as chief constable.
He said: "I am aware of recent media coverage regarding Tipton Police Station and wanted to provide a little operational context to help ensure that local people know what’s happening, now and in the future, as there has been much speculation.
"As Chief Constable, I provide operational advice and force requirements on strategic estate issues to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) who, in law, owns the estate and makes decisions on both purchases and sales.
"Upon becoming Chief Constable last December I read the previous estate decisions made by the former Chief Constable and PCC in the light of a change I wanted to make to how the force operates."
