More Bobbies On The Beat In Douglas

There are to be more bobbies on the beat in the Douglas area.

Each ward will have dedicated officers that members of the public can turn to.

Police say it's in an attempt to eliminate low level crime and to deliver even more localised policing to the people living in the different ward areas of Douglas.

Acting Chief inspector Kevin Wilson told 3FM the new roles meant that officers can focus on issues that are affecting Douglas residents. (audio above)

The boundary changes will bring the wards of Athol and Hills- mainly Willaston, Tromode, Saddlestone and Pulrose within Douglas NPT, as opposed to Eastern NPT.