You've met the 'plastic police' tackling the menace of speeding motorists - now meet the latest recruits in the thin blue line's fight against crime in the force covering Shropshire: mini officers.
PCC John Campion and Constable Natalie Baggott and Detective Constable Sian Evans from The Nedge policing team in Telford
Mr Campion says they are going to make a big difference to schools plagued by inconsiderate parkers and speeding motorists. Officers from Safer Neighbourhood Teams will be placing the mini officers outside more schools that are suffering with speeding or parking problems in North Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
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