Gedling neighbourhood policing team’s new Inspector Steve King has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough during July.
He said: “I arrived in post a few weeks back and have been busy taking a handover from my predecessor; Heather Harding.
“I come from a breadth of experience across policing and I am keen to draw on those skills as I lead the teams in delivering an outstanding service for the community of Gedling borough.
“I am really passionate about Neighbourhood Policing as I have seen it’s benefits throughout my career, so I am eager to ensure that we continue to build on past successes.
“The current priorities for the area set by my predecessor are…
Anti-Social Behaviour, Shop Theft and Begging.
The new Inspector said: “With the summer holidays now in full swing we are always mindful of how this can increase issues of Anti-Social Behaviour, which is one of the reasons it remains a current priority.
“Plans are in place to address this and you will no doubt see our Officers out on high visibility patrols at key locations at relevant times.
Shop theft
King said: “Shop theft remains an issue both locally and nationally and the team continue to take positive action against those who commit offences, as well as using civil orders for our most prolific offenders.”
Begging
The inspector said: “Further analytical work has been undertaken to assess the issue of begging in the area, and I would like to remind the public that there is an escalation process in place for persistent beggars which starts with holistic support.
“Enforcement action only takes place once other means have not been successful or for those that act aggressively towards members of the public.
“The current priorities will run until the end of September.”
Successes
The Inspector said: “Following a series of burglaries in the early hours of July 22, officers responded quickly to the area where a suspect; Jason Lane was located. He has since been charged and remanded to prison for four burglaries, possessing a knife in a public place and for going equipped for theft.
“I want to pass on my thanks to the Response, Neighbourhood and CID team that all played a massive part in this investigation.
“Burglary is thankfully rare but it is an invasive crime and I am pleased to see positive results such as this to keep the public safe.
He added: “It would be remiss of me not to remind residents about keeping doors and windows locked over the summer months to make it difficult for opportunist thieves who look to take advantage of the warm weather.”
Not seen a policeman on the streets for years
Welcome Inspectorr King
More patrols on Carlton Hill please
I’m pleased to see people being charged for serious offences committed in the borough. But in the past, even gun crime has been brushed under the carpet.
La fondi de la murge ?