Nottinghamshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden was joined by representatives from Gedling Borough Council on a walkabout in Arnold town centre yesterday (29).
The commissioner was also joined by Gedling policing teams from Arnold, Calverton, and Ravenshead as well as representatives from Positively Empowered Kids, a social enterprise who work to create healthy environments where children can thrive.
During their visit the group talked with businesses and discussed issues affecting the shopping area, including anti-social behaviour, community safety and police visibility. The commissioner also handed out copies of his Notts Voices newsletter.
During the visit, Mark, store manager at B&M, praised the local beat team for their visibility and work to tackle shoplifting and antisocial behaviour, saying it’s making a real difference.
They also chatted with visitors in Arnot Hill Park during the community walkabout.
It’s good to read this . Please continue. It’s important that your work is made known to residents. It gives us a feeling of support and safely. It’s important that police are seen. I’ve lived in Arnold for nearly 50 years. I love it. With regard to police being prominent I sometimes think of a favourite saying of Queen Elizabeth: ‘I have to be seen in order to be believed’.