AN INDEPENDENT survey has confirmed the overwhelming majority of people are happy with the police response to 999 calls.
Researchers found that 88 per cent of callers from Durham Constabulary force area were satisfied with the time taken to respond to emergency calls - an increase of six per cent on the previous year.
The force sets a target of responding to all emergency calls inside ten minutes.
Chief Constable Paul Garvin said: "The hard work of police officers and police staff during a time of major change and upheaval has been absolutely outstanding."
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