Cheshire Constabulary marks Response Policing Week of Action

Cheshire Constabulary has celebrated Response Policing Week of Action to recognise those who respond to emergencies and protect communities across Cheshire.

The national week, which started on Monday 20 April and will finish on Sunday 26 April, highlights the hard work and dedication of response officers, who are often first on the scene and show immense bravery in a wide range of emergency situations.

This week was an opportunity to celebrate and support these officers, which included various activities across Cheshire Constabulary, including a focus on wellbeing, seminars and training sessions, plus senior officers joining response patrols.

Chief Superintendent Saf Ali said:

“I want to take a moment to say thank you to all of our response officers across Cheshire.

“The work they do, day in, day out, often under pressure, and dealing with some incredibly difficult situations, really matters. Without them, the core aspects of everyday policing wouldn’t happen.

“Looking at our response times for 2025/2026, we attended 92.1% of Grade 1 (emergency) incidents within 15 minutes with an average attendance time of just eight minutes. This is up from 91.9% the year before.

“The work of response officers is appreciated by not only colleagues within the force, but entire communities across the county who count on them in times of need.

“This week has been about taking some time to focus on them, their wellbeing, their development, recognising the great work that’s been happening across the force, and making sure they’ve got the support they need.

“Across the week senior officers, including myself, went ‘back to the floor’ to spend time with response officers, to listen, understand, and see the realities of the job, staying connected to what response policing is really like day-to-day.

“I am incredibly proud of all of our officers and commend their dedication to keeping Cheshire safe for those who live, work and visit here.”