Wokingham

The Wokingham Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) team are starting to benefit from the use of a new car provided by a local car dealership.

Volkswagen dealership Ridgeway Reading, who are based in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, have provided the Wokingham officers with a Volkswagen Fox through a new partnership arrangement.

The yellow car has the Force logo on the front, the Thames Valley Police website address on the sides and the words ‘in partnership with Ridgeway Reading’ on the back.

Insp Jim Weems, the deputy commander of Wokingham LPA, is delighted that his PCSOs now have access to a car.

He said: “Obviously a key part of the PCSO role is about being highly visible and the best way of doing that is on foot.

“However, the Wokingham LPA is a large geographical area and it is beneficial for officers to be able to drive in to their neighbourhoods in some areas.

“We are delighted that Volkswagen Ridgeway has chosen to enter this partnership with Wokingham LPA to provide a community based vehicle for our PCSOs.”

Sean Sinclair, Brand Manager of Ridgeway Reading, said: “We are delighted to be able to assist such a worthwhile cause and supply a much needed vehicle to the Police Community Support Team. We hope that our vehicle will add value and enable the PCSOs to cover a wider area more efficiently, whilst carrying out their invaluable work in our community.”

Thames Valley Police ~ Wokingham