GX64 AZR North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Corsa rural crime car. It

GX64 AZR North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Corsa rural crime car. It carries yellow and white checker markings and badges of ‘Community Engagement Forums’ and ‘Rural Watch’.

This car is manned by police support volunteers to patrol rural areas and report upon suspicious activities as well as reassure locals. Residents play an important role as the police’s eyes and ears in isolated rural areas. Locals know their area better than anyone and know if something is out of place.

The volunteers are trained to be expert witnesses, but can also use the in-car police radio to summon a police officer if they come across something serious.

The black Corsa was introduced in December 2014 and was paid for through a partnership arrangement.