Freemen

Tackling drug supply and cultivation – officers will be out working with the community and partner agencies to deter drug use and supply on the beat area, visible patrols will be conducted, and any report of drugs will be acted upon using appropriate policing powers.

A cannabis grow was located at an address on Saffron Lane. The grow was located after a search of the address with one individual arrested for possession with intent to supply. We continue to patrol hotspot areas for drug use and will continue to progress any report of drug supply.

Tackling Rogue Traders – as the winter approaches there is often an increase in reports of rogue traders trying to take advantage of vulnerable people, officers will be out conducting visible patrols in areas where there have been previous reports and will be going door to door to engage, educate and advise on ways to deter and combat this.

Officers have been going to door to door to in areas that have previously been targeted for this type of crime and speaking to residents. Information on what to look out for and how to prevent yourself from being a victim has been published on our neighbourhood link platform. Targeted patrols in these areas have been conducted and we hope that this will reduce rogue traders from targeting the beat area.

Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) – with key celebrations set to take place in the last quarter of the year namely Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night, there is often an increase in the reports of ASB. Officers will be out on visible patrols to deter and prevent issues and to ensure that everyone celebrates and enjoys these events safely, work will also be done with local schools to educate young people on best practices during the celebrations.

Four ASB reports have been opened this month to combat and deter problems reported to us in areas across the beat with one verbal warning recently being issued. Visible patrols have been conducted in open space areas and across the community. A visit to a local school was recently conducted to discuss Halloween/Bonfire night safety and best practices, locally a dedicated operation will run from 30th October – 7th November to deter and prevent issues over the upcoming celebrations.