Police remain tight-lipped on whether extra cops have been drafted into Ayrshire

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Police chiefs have refused to confirm or deny if probationary and specialist cops have been sent to Ayrshire to help with shortages.

Ayrshire Live has contacted the force on several occasions to ask whether trainee officers from the Scottish Police College have been sent to support ranks across the Ayrshire Division.

But the organisation has remained tight-lipped despite numerous attempts to confirm how many officers have been required for the region and where they have been sent to.Police Scotland revealed earlier this month they were increasing the number of officers deployed in local policing divisions to support communities amidst high levels of staff absence due to Omicron.More than 300 officers operating in specialist roles throughout Scotland answered the cry for help starting in local divisions last Monday.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.A further 258 probationary constables currently undergoing training at the Scottish Police College were also sent to boost beat numbers.Last week Ayrshire Live asked Police Scotland to confirm if any of the 528 officers sent to help will be heading to communities in Ayrshire.A force spokesperson said they were unable to provide local figures, but insisted it “wouldn’t be wrong” to suggest that some additional officers will be deployed.Police Scotland Chief Constable Alan Spiers said at the time of announcing extra