Police response times across Greater Manchester are quicker than the national average, according to new data. Response officers are often the first port of call for many emergencies across the region at all times of the day. They will often be the first to attend an incident to assess the immediate threat and harm, initiate an investigation and provide a reassuring visible police presence for the public.
Figures show that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers responded to 135,726 "Grade One" incidents in the last year, which are calls that need an immediate response. On average, the force responded in nine minutes and 34 seconds, compared to the national average of 15 minutes. GMP's force control room receives almost 600,000 999 calls a year – or 1,600 a day – that are answered in around four seconds on average.
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, head of response policing at GMP, said: “Response policing is the bedrock of every police force across the country. “Our response officers and staff play a vital role in keeping the public of Greater Manchester safe every day of the year around the clock. Read more: Police officer 'in relationship' with prisoner plotted burglary and money laundering Read more: Man arrested after police found pigeon with gunshot wound Read more: Police appeal after flurry of attempted burglaries on street “Almost every police officer starts on response – there is no doubt it’s one of the toughest but also most rewarding roles in po.
