rural police

I heard a piece about this story on the Today Programme and it brought a real smile to my face. I know there are lots of really unpleasant aspect to rural crime but this sad story also has a really positive undertow based on real people getting on together in a place as human beings. It tells us:

A chief constable has said the “phenomenal” response to the death of a beloved beat bobby was a vivid reminder that despite budget constraints forces had to commit to grassroots community policing.

The death of PC Andy Hocking prompted extraordinary scenes in Falmouth, Cornwall, to pay their respects at his funeral.