The force will recruit extra officers before the arrival of asylum seekers at a former RAF base.
By Daniel JainesLincolnshire Police has been given extra government money ahead of the arrival of asylum seekers at the former RAF Scampton base.An additional £2m will be used towards developing digital technology and improving crime prevention measures.
"We are acutely aware of the heightened concerns of residents in and around the Scampton area and this funding will allow the Chief Constable to support those communities."The former RAF Scampton site near Lincoln could house up to 2,000 asylum seekers
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