POLICE DETAILS
Leicestershire Police - Charnwood North Neighbourhood

Leicestershire Police Information

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

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Charnwood North Neighbourhood

The neighbourhood beat covers the villages of Barrow upon Soar, Burton on the Wolds, Cossington, Cotes, Hoton, Walton on the Wolds, Wymeswold, Seagrave, Sileby and Prestwold.

This beat is a mixture of farms, rural and industrial premises and vibrant villages.

Contact Details
Leicestershire Villages - Charnwood
https://www.leicestershirevillages.com/charnwood/
Charnwood Borough Council
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/
Leicestershire Villages - Charnwood
https://www.leicestershirevillages.com/charnwood/
Charnwood Borough Council
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/
Leicestershire Villages - Charnwood
https://www.leicestershirevillages.com/charnwood/
Charnwood Borough Council
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/
Leicestershire Villages - Charnwood
https://www.leicestershirevillages.com/charnwood/
Charnwood Borough Council
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/
Leicestershire Villages - Charnwood
https://www.leicestershirevillages.com/charnwood/
Charnwood Borough Council
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/

Police Force Map - Leicestershire Police

Neighbourhood Map - Charnwood North

Senior Officer Details

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

Neighbourhood Officer Details

Holly Shepherd (PCSO)
Laura Keen (PC)
Mark Smith (SGT)
Sam Bhati (PC)
Will Manship (PCSO)
Heath Taylor (PC)
Laura Keen (PC)
Mark Smith (SGT)
Sam Bhati (PC)
Will Manship (PCSO)
Heath Taylor (PC)
Laura Keen (PC)
Mark Smith (SGT)
Will Manship (PCSO)
Heath Taylor (PC)
Laura Keen (PC)
Mark Smith (SGT)
Will Manship (PCSO)

Locations

Loughborough Police Station

Address:

Front Enquiry Desk , Charnwood Borough Council , Council Offices , Southfield Road , Loughborough, LE11 2TX

Priorities

3 Apr 2024

Road Safety & Nuisance Motorbikes - in the Barrow and Sileby area

Response (25 May 2024)

The Team will consult with the local community to understand the key locations, but we ask that you report specific issues to the Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Road Safety Partnership –

What we have done –
Targeted patrols in areas of Sileby and Barrow. 3 Seizures of cars. Resulting in 2 persons being charged and taken before the court for driving while disqualified and no insurance. Effectively 3 uninsured vehicles being taken off the road and making the roads safer for members of the public.
Two speed camera operations and 6 Traffic offence reports issued to drivers.

1 Apr 2024

ASB - Memorial park and the park area near to Jenham Drive, Sileby

Response (25 May 2024)

What we are going to do:
Work with partnering agencies to tackle reported Anti Social Behaviour in the villages and local parks. Those identified will be given warnings about their behaviour using an incremental approach. Patrols in the area of Sileby park has stopped ASB in relation to youths gathering on local park and ASB issues that have occurred as a result of the youths gathering.

What we have done - Targeted patrols utilizing beat team and ASB car to tackle local issues.

3 Apr 2024

Drug dealing and Drug use in the Sileby area.

Response (25 May 2024)

What we are going to do:
Targeted patrols to identify drug dealers & drug users in key locations, disrupt them, and seek to find and close down cannabis grows.

Recently a warrant executed in Sileby this month and subsequently charged a male with cannabis production.

Recently 2 x cannabis grows found and dismantled in barrow and again subsequently 2 x males charged with offences.

1 Jul 2024

significant rise in ASB related incidents and damage to house in and around the park area. issues occur at weekends and late at night when youths congregate and drink

Response (3 Sep 2024)

What we are going to do:
Work with partnering agencies to tackle reported Anti Social Behaviour in the villages and local parks. Those identified will be given warnings about their behaviour using an incremental approach.
Patrols in the area of Sileby park has stopped ASB in relation to youths gathering on local park and ASB issues that have occurred as a result of the youths gathering.

increase in Patrols in teh evening and deployment of ASB car to target the youths involved

1 Jul 2024

Drug dealing and Drug use in the Sileby area in and around the park area.

Response (3 Sep 2024)

What we are going to do:
Targeted patrols to identify drug dealers & drug users in key locations, disrupt them, and seek to identify and close down cannabis grows. work with local residents to gather intelligence to assist with tackling the problem.

intel gathering with a view of conducting drugs warrants.

Recently a warrant executed in Sileby this month and subsequently charged a male with cannabis production.

Recently 2 x cannabis grows found and dismantled in barrow and again subsequently 2 x males charged with offences.

identified male responsible for drug dealing on the park using a e-bike.

1 Jul 2024

a slight rise in burglary offences recently whereby car keys and cars have been stolen.

Response (1 Sep 2024)

increased patrols in late evening and throughout the night by the beat team and response officers.

increase awareness to residents via community engagement and beat surgeries and news letter making full use of neighborhood link

1 Jul 2024

significant rise in ASB related incidents and damage to house in and around the park area. issues occur at weekends and late at night when youths congregate and drink

Response (1 Oct 2024)

What we are going to do:
Work with partnering agencies to tackle reported Anti Social Behaviour in the villages and local parks. Those identified will be given warnings about their behaviour using an incremental approach.
Patrols in the area of Sileby park has stopped ASB in relation to youths gathering on local park and ASB issues that have occurred as a result of the youths gathering.

increase in Patrols in the evening and deployment of ASB car to target the youths involved. also with Halloween approaching there will be more officers and more patrols in the evenings to deter offenders

1 Oct 2024

Drug dealing and Drug use in the Sileby area in and around the park area.

Response (1 Oct 2024)

What we are going to do:
Targeted patrols to identify drug dealers & drug users in key locations, disrupt them, work with local residents to gather intelligence to assist with tackling the problem.

intel gathering with a view of conducting drugs warrants and regular patrols within key locations such as the memorial park to target offenders.

Recently a warrant executed in Sileby this month and subsequently charged a male with cannabis production.

Recently 2 x cannabis grows found and dismantled in barrow and again subsequently 2 x males charged with offences.

identified male responsible for drug dealing on the park using a e-bike.

1 Sep 2024

a slight rise in burglary offences recently whereby car keys and cars have been stolen.

Response (1 Oct 2024)

increase and targeted patrols in late evening and throughout the night by the beat team and response officers.
increase of persons reporting and gathering of intelligence to identify offenders.

increase awareness to residents via community engagement and beat surgeries and news letters making full use of neighborhood link

1 Jul 2024

significant rise in ASB related incidents and damage to house in and around the park area. issues occur at weekends and late at night when youths congregate and drink

Response (1 Oct 2024)

What we are going to do:
Work with partnering agencies to tackle reported Anti Social Behaviour in the villages and local parks. Those identified will be given warnings about their behaviour using an incremental approach.
Patrols in the area of Sileby park has stopped ASB in relation to youths gathering on local park and ASB issues that have occurred as a result of the youths gathering.

increase in Patrols in the evening and deployment of ASB car to target the youths involved. also with Halloween approaching there will be more officers and more patrols in the evenings to deter offenders

1 Oct 2024

Drug dealing and Drug use in the Sileby area in and around the park area.

Response (1 Oct 2024)

What we are going to do:
Targeted patrols to identify drug dealers & drug users in key locations, disrupt them, work with local residents to gather intelligence to assist with tackling the problem.

intel gathering with a view of conducting drugs warrants and regular patrols within key locations such as the memorial park to target offenders.

Recently a warrant executed in Sileby this month and subsequently charged a male with cannabis production.

Recently 2 x cannabis grows found and dismantled in barrow and again subsequently 2 x males charged with offences.

identified male responsible for drug dealing on the park using a e-bike.

1 Sep 2024

a slight rise in burglary offences recently whereby car keys and cars have been stolen.

Response (1 Oct 2024)

increase and targeted patrols in late evening and throughout the night by the beat team and response officers.
increase of persons reporting and gathering of intelligence to identify offenders.

increase awareness to residents via community engagement and beat surgeries and news letters making full use of neighborhood link

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