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[[Image:FC NWMPG.jpg|thumb|right|Logo of the NWMPG]] |
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The '''North West Motorway Police Group''' ('''NWMPG''') provides a regionalised policing service for the [[motorway]]s within the [[Cheshire Constabulary|Cheshire]], [[Merseyside Police|Merseyside]] and [[Greater Manchester Police]] areas.<ref name="Lancs website">{{cite web|url=http://www.lancashire.police.uk/index%2Ephp?id%3D4469 |accessdate= |
The '''North West Motorway Police Group''' ('''NWMPG''') provides a regionalised policing service for the [[motorway]]s within the [[Cheshire Constabulary|Cheshire]], [[Merseyside Police|Merseyside]] and [[Greater Manchester Police]] areas.<ref name="Lancs website">{{cite web|url=http://www.lancashire.police.uk/index%2Ephp?id%3D4469 |accessdate=28 July 2024 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081105164956/http://www.lancashire.police.uk/index.php?id=4469 |archivedate=5 November 2008 |title=North West Motorway Police Group (NWMPG) }}</ref> It was established in June 2008 in partnership with the [[Highways Agency]].<ref name="Lancs website"/> |
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Operating from bases across the three [[police area]]s, NWMPG is made up of over 130 [[police officer]]s and more than 30 support staff from the three forces.<ref name="Merseyside website">{{cite web|url=http://www.merseyside.police.uk/html/aboutus/departments/roads-policing/motorway-policing.htm |title=Merseyside Police: About Us: Departments |publisher=Merseyside.police.uk |accessdate=2009 |
Operating from bases across the three [[police area]]s, NWMPG is made up of over 130 [[police officer]]s and more than 30 support staff from the three forces.<ref name="Merseyside website">{{cite web|url=http://www.merseyside.police.uk/html/aboutus/departments/roads-policing/motorway-policing.htm |title=Merseyside Police: About Us: Departments |publisher=Merseyside.police.uk |accessdate=9 June 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080729032507/http://www.merseyside.police.uk/html/aboutus/departments/roads-policing/motorway-policing.htm |archivedate=29 July 2008 }}</ref> The group is responsible for patrolling a motorway network stretching from the borders with [[Lancashire]] in the north to [[West Mercia]] and [[Staffordshire]] to the south, as well as [[North Wales]] to the west and [[West Yorkshire]] to the east.<ref name="Merseyside website"/> |
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It has been modelled on the [[Central Motorway Police Group]], which has operated in the Midlands since 1990. |
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It has been modelled on the [[Central Motorway Police Group]] (CMPG), which started in 1990 when [[West Midlands Police]] and [[West Mercia Constabulary]] formed a partnership to provide a dedicated policing unit for the motorways surrounding [[Birmingham]].<ref name="Lancs website"/> CMPG now includes [[Staffordshire Police]].<ref name="Lancs website"/> The CMPG, {{as of|2018|lc=on}}, is now a two force collaboration after Warwickshire and West Mercia withdrew from the group. |
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Lancashire Police were involved in the NWMPG but withdrew following an announcement in April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.policeoracle.com/news/roads_policing/2018/Apr/26/lancashire-police-withdraws-from-north-west-motorway-police-group_97632.html|title=Lancashire Police withdraws from North West Motorway Police Group {{!}} UK Police News - Police Oracle|website=www.policeoracle.com|access-date= |
Lancashire Police were involved in the NWMPG but withdrew following an announcement in April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.policeoracle.com/news/roads_policing/2018/Apr/26/lancashire-police-withdraws-from-north-west-motorway-police-group_97632.html|title=Lancashire Police withdraws from North West Motorway Police Group {{!}} UK Police News - Police Oracle|website=www.policeoracle.com|access-date=23 May 2018}}</ref> |
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The 24-hour Regional Command and Control Centre, located at |
The 24-hour Regional Command and Control Centre, located at National Highways Regional Operational Control Centre at [[Newton-le-Willows]], will maintain contact with all police and National Highways staff deployed by their respective organisations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highways.gov.uk/news/19463.aspx |title=Highways Agency - New Era for Motorway Policing in the North West |publisher=Highways.gov.uk |date= |accessdate=9 June 2009}}</ref> |
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==Vehicles== |
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NWMPG uses a fleet of more than 50 vehicles including high-powered saloon and estate cars, 4x4 vehicles, and a number of fully equipped plain vehicles. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Roads Policing Unit]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{Twitter| |
*{{Twitter|NWmwaypolice}} |
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Latest revision as of 19:13, 14 October 2024
The North West Motorway Police Group (NWMPG) provides a regionalised policing service for the motorways within the Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester Police areas.[1] It was established in June 2008 in partnership with the Highways Agency.[1]
Operating from bases across the three police areas, NWMPG is made up of over 130 police officers and more than 30 support staff from the three forces.[2] The group is responsible for patrolling a motorway network stretching from the borders with Lancashire in the north to West Mercia and Staffordshire to the south, as well as North Wales to the west and West Yorkshire to the east.[2]
It has been modelled on the Central Motorway Police Group, which has operated in the Midlands since 1990.
Lancashire Police were involved in the NWMPG but withdrew following an announcement in April 2018.[3]
The 24-hour Regional Command and Control Centre, located at National Highways Regional Operational Control Centre at Newton-le-Willows, will maintain contact with all police and National Highways staff deployed by their respective organisations.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "North West Motorway Police Group (NWMPG)". Archived from the original on 5 November 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Merseyside Police: About Us: Departments". Merseyside.police.uk. Archived from the original on 29 July 2008. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
- ^ "Lancashire Police withdraws from North West Motorway Police Group | UK Police News - Police Oracle". www.policeoracle.com. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "Highways Agency - New Era for Motorway Policing in the North West". Highways.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
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