I WAS astonished to see the proposal in paper, to have private policemen on our streets. What on earth are the Bournemouth Town Rangers going to do that isn’t already covered by the Police Community Support Officers? You didn’t even mention them in your article. They are properly trained, have the back-up of the police and are already well established here.

If the local businesses feel they need support, why don’t they contribute towards the expansion of the Community Support Officers?

DAVID CRITCHLOW Surrey Road, Poole