A new non-emergency number has launched at Herts Police, aimed at making the
service easier to use and more efficient.
101 will replace the current non-emergency number, 0845 33 00 222.
The changeover will not happen immediately and the ‘0845'
number is expected to be in place for approximately a year, running in tandem
with 101 to ensure a smooth transition.
It will cost 15p for the duration of a call to 101, whether
made from a landline or mobile phone.
However, for those whose current service plans give them free calls to 0845
numbers, it will still be possible to contact the Constabulary non-emergency
service on landline number 01707 354000, which is also free on some phone
packages.
It is part of a national Association of Chief Police Officers and Home
Office-led initiative where all forces are due to adopt the number by December.
This means it will soon be possible to ring 101 from anywhere in England and
Wales, and contact the local force's non-emergency service.
Herts Police is in the first phase of forces to adopt 101.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, the textphone service
18001 101 is still available.
To find out more, please go to national information site www.police.uk/101 or see
the information on the Herts Police homepage www.herts.police.uk
