Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Post offices take on police role / BBC NEWS, 27 Sep 2004

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/3691624.stm
"People will able to report crimes to the police at their local post office in a pilot scheme which starts in Norfolk on Monday.
Eight post offices will help improve public access to the police through a 24-hour phone link.
In addition, post office staff will be able to check driving documents, handle lost property and give out leaflets.
The scheme, which will run for six months, will also allow people to visit police officers at the post office. "