Accrington Neighbourhood Policing Email

[Neil]

I thought the information below might be of interest to some of you.




ACCRINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING EMAIL
19 October 2007
Community Beat Managers, Accrington Police Station, Spring Gardens, ACCRINGTON BB5 2BJ
PACT – Police and Communities Together
Community Beat Sergeant PS 1226 Simon Holderness [email protected]

To contact Lancashire Police in non-emergencies, or to “log” an incident,dial 0845 125 3545.
When there is a danger to life or a crime in progress, dial 999.
You may leave anon-urgent message for yourlocal Community Beat Manager (CBM) or Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) ontel 353103. Please be advised that due to varying shifts, your area CBM may not be on duty at the time you call. Ongoing incidents to be logged, or crimes in progress which require an immediate response, should be notified to the 0845 or 999 number as appropriate.
If you wish to give information about an incident anonymously then please use theCrime Stoppers number:0800 555111.
Information about the dates of forthcoming PACT (Police and Communities Together) surgeries can be obtained from the Lancashire Constabulary website: http://www.lancashire.police.uk/

OSWALDTWISTLE and KNUZDEN: St. Oswald’s, Immanuel, St. Andrews
CBM 2047 Steve O’BOYLE, CBM 3183 Sajid MAHMOOD,
PCSO 7430 Laura THORNLEY, PCSO 7785 Laura JOHNSON, PCSO 7803 Rikky GALLACHER
PACT PRIORITIES
Auto crime, criminal damage, and youth nuisance.
PARTNERSHIP WORK
PC 3183 Mahmood is currently in the consultation stages of liaising with council members with a view to setting up a no-drinking zone in the Oswaldtwistle area.
PCSOs Gallacher and Johnson will be accompanying members of Harvey Street Youth and Community Centre on a community trip to Blackpool lights.
APPEALS FOR HELP
Overnight on 09 October 2007 a burglary in a dwelling took place on Aspen Fold, Oswaldtwistle, where the offenders stole the occupant’s vehicle. Please can persons remain vigilant and ensure that properties are always kept secure, and report any suspicious behaviour to the police on 0845 125 3545.
There has been a slight increase in auto crime over the last month. Again, we would request that any suspicious behaviour be reported to the police immediately.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Tuesday 30 October 2007 18:00 hoursPACT police surgery at Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School, Oswaldtwistle
Thursday 01 November 2007 13:00 hours to 14:00 hoursPACT police surgery at Harvey Street Youth & Community Centre, Oswaldtwistle

CHURCH: Church Central, Church Kirk, Milnshaw, Laneside
CBM 2538 Lisa EVANS, PCSO 7366 Katie BROWN, PCSO 7765 Iain McCARROLL
PACT PRIORITIES
1) Meadoway – despite increased patrols and drive-bys during the month, this street is still a cause for concern. A targeting strategy has been put in place by the Community Beat team and Accrington response officers.
2) Anti-social behaviour in Church Kirk – there is a continued presence of groups of teenagers and this priority will be addressed utilising PCSO patrols.
3) West Accrington – problems with mini-moto misuse, especially around Empress Street and Countess Street. High visibility patrols are to continue at various times during tours of duty.
Drugs warrants have been executed in the area, and Junior PACT surgeries are being discussed with Moorhead Sports College.
PARTNERSHIP WORK
PCSO 7765 McCarroll is involved with the Bright Sparx campaign, assisting the Fire and Rescue Service to put out the correct messages to young people, through the school system, during October. All officers will be vigilant and take positive steps against anyone misusing fireworks.

SPRING HILL: Central, Spring Hill, Ferngore
CBM 2591 Mick WALSH, CBM 2930 Leonna HOPKINSON,
PCSO 7289 Patrick REILLY, PCSO 7789 James GORRIE, PCSO 7790 Anthony BLEZARD
PACT PRIORITIES
1) Criminal damage across area.
2) General nuisance across area in particular Perth Street and Ferngore area.
3) Mini motos across whole area.
PARTNERSHIP WORK
Working with local housing associations and private landlords to warn or evict problem tenants.
Working with Hyndburn Borough Council completing a two-week neat street initiative in Higher Antley Street.
APPEALS FOR HELP
Any information in relation to problem tenants and anyone causing anti-social behaviour in the area.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
We now have a new second venue for our PACT surgery. We are hoping to encourage more people from across the area to attend and pass on information or ideas. This is at Hyndbrook House on Dale Street, Accrington. Enter via the front door and either a member of staff or a representative from the Neighbourhood Policing team will direct you to the meeting room.
Wednesday 31 October 2007 16:00 hoursPACT police surgery at Hyndbrook House, Dale Street
Wednesday 31 October 2007 18:00 hoursPACT police surgery at Fairfield Street Community Centre

PEEL and BARNFIELD
CBM 2899 Chris EMMETT, CBM 6249 Julie CHRISTIAN,
PCSO 7443 Mark EVANS, PCSO 7697 Marc BROOKS
This month we welcome PC 2899 Chris Emmett to the team. Chris takes up the CBM role vacated by Dave Pearson.
PACT PRIORITIES
1) Reduce instances of criminal damage.
2) Mini-moto nuisance on the Coppice area, and in the Belfield Road and Hudson Street area.
3) Reduce the amount of copper and lead which is being stolen from the Woodnook area.
4) Anti-social behaviour and drinking on the Coppice area and in Oak Hill Park.
5) Anti-social behaviour and problems with youths on Alice Street and top of Water Street.
PARTNERSHIP WORK
We are working alongside the Fire and Rescue Department carrying out a number of talks to primary schools in preparation for bonfire night.
Working alongside private landlords in the Woodnook area.
APPEALS FOR HELP
We urge residents to report the misuse of mini motos. We also appeal for help with illegal parking in and around the primary schools.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Wednesday 24 October 2007 18:00 hours to 19:00 hoursPACT police surgery at Cambridge Street Methodist Church

HUNCOAT
CBM 2008 Maxine BOLTON, PCSO 7462 Paul CROSSLAND
PACT PRIORITIES
1) Reduce instances of criminal damage all areas.
2) Improve environmental issues on Within Grove estate.
3) Reduce instances of anti-social behaviour on Bluebell Way estate.
4) Reduce instances of juvenile nuisance on Badgers Close.
PARTNERSHIP WORK
Working alongside Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service on delivery of the Bright Sparx firework and bonfire safety presentation to primary schools in the area.
Working with local councillors on trying to get better signage on the approach to the primary school, including the siting of “Wig Wag” flashing lights.
Working alongside Hyndburn Homes on environmental issues on the Within Grove Estate.
APPEALS FOR HELP
Residents of flats on Brown Birks Road to be involved in the creation of a neighbourhood watch scheme.
Volunteers to set up a Residents Association on the Bluebell Way estate.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Thursday 22 November 2007 18:30 hoursPACT police surgery at the Methodist Church, Marshall Avenue, Huncoat

BAXENDEN
CBM 394 Clare WALL, CBM 2478 Paula BIRCH, PCSO 7350 Karl BOWERS
PACT PRIORITIES
1) Criminal damage – all the strategies in place will continue.
2) Under-age drinking – high visibility policing with zero tolerance.
3) Racing vehicles – residents to continue reporting vehicles driving at excess speeds.
PARTNERSHIP WORK
We are currently working in partnership with Hollins Technology College. We are setting up a PACT Panel within the school and also a PACT surgery. This will give the children a voice, and also enables the police to assist them with any problems they may have.
APPEALS FOR HELP
Please continue to ring the police with any registration numbers of vehicles racing, driving at excess speeds, and causing a nuisance, particularly on Hollins Lane.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Monday 19 November 2007 18:00 hours to 19:30 hoursPACT police surgery at St. John’s Church, Baxenden

ACCRINGTON TOWN CENTRE(Tel. 353135)
PS 629 Ian Corbett, CBM 3834 Steve HILTON, CBM 3857 Louise MILLER,
PCSO 7357 Susan HARTLEY, PCSO 7788 Paul CORRIS
PACT PRIORITIES
1) Children cycling on Broadway.
2) Motorists driving through the bus lane.
3) Shoplifting in the town centre.
PARTNERSHIP WORK
Thank you everyone who attended our Community Engagement Football Tournament at the New Era Complex on Wednesday 03 October 2007. The night was a great success in bringing the Police and young people together, including many fantastic prizes for the winners of the competitions held.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Wednesday 31 October 2007 14:00 hours to 15:00 hoursPACT police surgery at Accrington Town Hall

CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER(Tel. 353759)
PC 1099 Andy LIPTROT
It has recently come to my attention that a company from Barnsley are operating in the Hyndburn area purporting to be undertaking damp proofing at various homes. They use strong arm tactics and scare residents into parting with money on the spot and to sign up for contracts there and then. Under no circumstances are they to be used: there are a number of legitimate damp proof operators in this area, all of whom offer friendly advice and will do a good thorough job. You do not need to buy from door-to-door pressure salesmen like this and it should be pointed out that signing for contracts without cooling off periods to change your mind is a criminal offence. I cannot name and shame this company at present for legal reasons; however the media will be notified.

End of Accrington Neighbourhood Policing Email 19 October 2007

[Lilly]

Thanks for that. Very useful and informative.

[BERNADETTE]

Thanks for that useful to know what number to use to improve the response time.

[garinda]

Thanks for the information, very useful.

Though I don't know if I feel this is really making the most of police time...

'PCSOs Gallacher and Johnson will be accompanying members of Harvey Street Youth and Community Centre on a community trip to Blackpool lights.'

[Neil]

Originally Posted by garinda

'PCSOs Gallacher and Johnson will be accompanying members of Harvey Street Youth and Community Centre on a community trip to Blackpool lights.'

I think the work they do with the teenagers is great. The teenagers and Police get to know each other better. This helps the Police understand the problems the teenagers have. Do you ever stop to ask them why they hand around in groups causing trouble? The Police do, it allows them to better hanle the situation. As far as the Blackpool trip in concerned it does not say if it will be in Police time or not does it. I know that some of the PC's and PCSO's give up some of their own time for these sort of activities. I also think the Police gain some respect for the youths as well by spending this time with them.

I remember a while back posting that the teenagers were operating a speed camera outside the Youth Centre on Harvey Street with the Police. This helped teach them about speed and the danger associated with it.

I have spoken with all the PCSO's in Ossy and I think we have a good bunch. Next time you see one in town stop and ask them why they get involved with the youth centre. You can then let us all know a bit the info.

[garinda]

I'll take a leaf out of your's and David Cameron's book, and the next time I see a gang of young people hanging about, I'll hug a hoodie, and report my my findings.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by garinda

I'll take a leaf out of your's and David Cameron's book, and the next time I see a gang of young people hanging about, I'll hug a hoodie, and report my my findings.

That's not what I said. I said speak to the PCSO's about what they do with the youths.

Are you part of the "move them on we don't want them in our back yard brigade". Youths are a part of the community and we need to give them somewhere that is theirs. The little kiddies have play areas and once they reach 18 (16 or 17 more like) they start going to the pubs and clubs. Its the secondary school kids that have very little to do in this area. The Police are trying to do something about this and will hopefully reduce crime from this age group by doing so.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Neil

Are you part of the "move them on we don't want them in our back yard brigade".

As I said in my very first post in this thread, I don't know what I feel about the police accompanying the youths on their trip to the illuminations.

[Stanleymad]

Do u ring accy police anymore or do i have to use no above???????? Bloody half term with brats causing nuisance on street again

[BERNADETTE]

Originally Posted by Stanleymad

Do u ring accy police anymore or do i have to use no above???????? Bloody half term with brats causing nuisance on street again

Think the idea is to try number for your area to get a quicker response

[Stanleymad]

Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Think the idea is to try number for your area to get a quicker response

Im confused usually get a response at accy police no than the community one i have above for non emergency enquires, cant get thro on that no, so response is nil at present.

[BERNADETTE]

Sounds about right, they advertise these things then you can't get hold of anybody!!!!

[Stanleymad]

LOL thats true, i'll stick to old methods then, as before when same thing happened got to speak to a lovely person on end of phone only too happy to help

Having said that there has been no flyer introducing this as of yet well not this end of town as they usually do from community beat & presume no one else has - except Neil

[BERNADETTE]

We never get anything like that being in town centre.

[Stanleymad]

Shame that people arn't kept upto speed on things, even worse for those with no community net, wonder how Neil got it then [he must be special then lol]