Rushcliffe Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Tim Cuthbert writes his monthly update.
Tim writes:
‘Hello, and welcome to the latest Neighbourhood Policing Blog for Rushcliffe.
‘As I mentioned in a previous blog, the Neighbourhood teams have been responding to a broader range of calls over the summer, as we’ve adapted to tackle the usual increase in calls for service over the summer months.
‘I’d like to thank my teams for their continuing efforts and I’m also pleased to report that the flexibility and one-team approach adapted by officers during the summer has had the desired impact on 999 demand, but also with calls relating to antisocial behaviour too which are down considerably in Rushcliffe year on year.
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‘The last month saw members of our Bridgford NPT out in the evening with officers from Rushcliffe Borough Council to look at the Night Time Economy Policing, as well as some licencing visits. These took place predominantly in West Bridgford, and officers conducted spot checks with several premises on how they’d respond to a female in distress using the ‘Ask for Angela’ processes. I’m please to report that all premises checked responded superbly, so thanks to the licenced premises in Bridgford for their support, ensuring staff respond well to anyone reporting matters to them. Licencing checks, and night time economy policing will carry on throughout the year as we seek to ensure Rushcliffe’s bars and restaurants are safe places to enjoy for all.
‘As part of Notts Police’s recent initiatives to combat violence against women and girls, an online survey entitled ‘Walk In My Shoes’ was put out to gain information about public places where women and girls feel uncomfortable or unsafe. I have received the results for Rushcliffe, and an area between Trent Bridge and the Wilford Suspension foot bridge was highlighted as a spot where some people felt unsafe. Following on from those results, officers from my Bridgford team will be working with officers from the Notts Police Prevention Hub to seek solutions to improve the area. We’ll be meeting with representatives from the local authorities, and the OPCC too, so over the coming months, I’ll keep you updated on any developments there. I’d also like to thank those who took part in the survey, as without your input, we cannot seek to put right the issues people are experiencing.
‘I was pleased to host the Police and Crime Commissioner, Gary Godden, and also the Temporary Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police, Steve Cooper, for a patrol around West Bridgford last week. We were joined by some of the team from Rushcliffe Borough Council, and also a representative from MP James Naish’s office as we discussed local policing initiatives, challenges, and problem solving plans. I was also great to meet so many people out and about in the shops, businesses and parks of Bridgford, and discuss issues which impact your lives. We touched upon the issues raised in the Walk In My Shoes campaign, as well as recent successes tackling ASB in the parks in Rushcliffe. We also discussed the on-going challenges of tackling retail crime, something which we’ve had positive results on lately, but remains a persistent challenge both locally, and nation-wide.
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‘Please keep your eye out on our Facebook pages, Notts Alerts or our website for events coming up in your area such as beat surgeries, rural crime beat surgeries, and bike marking events.
‘Finally, congratulations to PCs Saskia Mills and Matt Holden who have been nominated for recognition due to their problem solving work linked to ASB in Cotgrave and Bridgford, and also, huge congratulations to PCSO Jane Barker who has now served 40 years working with Nottinghamshire Police. Jane is a wonderful member of our team, and someone who can be relied upon to conduct herself with the utmost professionalism and empathy in everything she does. Thank you, Jane, for your continued service to the public in Nottinghamshire.’
Inspector Tim Cuthbert
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Rushcliffe
