Much-needed new police officers will be deployed across the West Midlands when they finally arrive in post.

West Midlands Police and Crime Panel will be presented with a report on neighbourhood policing when members meet on Monday, September 8.

And part of the report outlines where new officers will be sent when they have all been recruited, a process expected to be completed in autumn.

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Earlier this year, funding was secured from the Home Office under the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee to pay for 150 new officers.

In addition to this, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Simon Foster said 139 existing officers will also be redeployed into neighbourhood policing units.

The report to panel said the 289

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