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Leicestershire Police - Rushey Mead Neighbourhood
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Rushey Mead Neighbourhood
The Rushey Mead neighbourhood includes a mixture of residential premises and industrial units. There is a large rural area, Watermead Park, which is a wildlife sanctuary with open green spaces. The two secondary schools in the area are significant community assets and local officers have developed strong links with the pupils and staff.
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| Leicester City Council | https://www.leicester.gov.uk/ |
| Keyham Lane LPU Blog | https://leicspolice.wordpress.com/category/lpu-blogs/keyham-lane/ |
| Leicester City Council | https://www.leicester.gov.uk/ |
| Keyham Lane LPU Blog | https://leicspolice.wordpress.com/category/lpu-blogs/keyham-lane/ |
| Leicester City Council | https://www.leicester.gov.uk/ |
| Keyham Lane LPU Blog | https://leicspolice.wordpress.com/category/lpu-blogs/keyham-lane/ |
| Leicester City Council | https://www.leicester.gov.uk/ |
| Keyham Lane LPU Blog | https://leicspolice.wordpress.com/category/lpu-blogs/keyham-lane/ |
| Leicester City Council | https://www.leicester.gov.uk/ |
| Keyham Lane LPU Blog | https://leicspolice.wordpress.com/category/lpu-blogs/keyham-lane/ |
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Contact Details
Senior Officer Details
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Locations
Keyham Lane (Leicester) Police Station
Colin Grundy Drive , Off Keyham Lane , Leicester, LE5 1FY
Priorities
| 23 Apr 2024 | Road Safety - results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern on the area. Response (22 May 2024)Proactive traffic operations have been conducted in the area in the interest of road safety. The beat team have been out and about on mobile patrol dealing robustly with those committing moving traffic offences such as speeding and drink/drug driving in an effort to improve road safety within the local area. The team have been working in conjunction with Leicester City Council and our Traffic Management Team to identify areas of concern and to consider a longer term solution through traffic calming measures and more appropriate road signage. Beat officers have been providing patrols at local schools at key times to improve the safety of pupils, parents and road users. The beat team are out and about on the Rushey Mead area conducting planned speed operations to deal with those breaking Road Traffic laws. This has so far been very successful with large numbers of vehicles being stopped and where offences have been identified prosecution will follow. Please contact the team if you have any concerns. |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour- Residents have highlighted ASB around Trevino Drive, Gilbert Close, Peebles Way and other green spaces. Response (22 May 2024)Officers have performed plain clothed and high visibility patrols in open spaces in order to take positive action against ASB when appropriate. The team have met with the council wardens and Leicester City Council to discuss ASB deterrence, prevention and to develop a working strategy for the warmer months ahead. Officers have been conducting beat surgeries and liaising with the local community to identify any issues of concern. In addition, officers have conducted patch walks with partner agencies to address issues of ASB around Lyle Close, Gilbert Close and Butler Close. The beat have been patrolling around the Trevino Drive and Humberstone Lane area tackling ASB and providing reassurance. The beat team also attended a patch walk with Leicester City Council on the 19/04/24 around Braemar Drive, Braemar Close, Lewisher Road and Crest Rise. Work is under way alongside our partners and city wardens focusing on the Rushey Fields in preparation for the Cricket and further reducing ASB during spring/summer time. Those responsible for causing the issues have been dealt with robustly where appropriate and has led to a reduction of ASB following this intervention. |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Burglaries- Results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern on the area Rushey Mead and Belgrave areas. Response (22 May 2024)Officers have performed high visibility patrols in hotspot areas to offer community reassurance and an increased police presence. Special operations are being conducted by the Beat team with support from other officers to tackle burglaries and theft of motor vehicle crimes High-visibility proactive patrols focused around youths on motorbikes including stop searches where possible. The beat team will be targeting and disrupting key known individuals to closely manage and monitor them, preventing them from committing crimes. The team have been developing and improving Intelligence. Where possible we will be disrupting offenders and looking to divert them from criminality. We are working alongside other areas in the county to tackle this issue with joined up approach. When attending incidents of burglary, Leicestershire Police will deliver a professional, effective, and efficient service that will in turn improve standards of investigation and outcomes. The local beat team will continue to provide beat surgeries across the Rushey Mead Area. Here you can meet the team and speak to us about any concerns you may have. We will also provide you with target-hardening advice around keeping yourselves and your homes safe. Please see the events listed to find out where you can find us. We look forward to seeing you soon. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Road Safety - results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern on the area. Response (28 Aug 2024)Proactive traffic operations have been conducted in the area in the interest of road safety. The beat team have been out and about on mobile patrol dealing robustly with those committing moving traffic offences such as speeding and drink/drug driving in an effort to improve road safety within the local area. The team have been working in conjunction with Leicester City Council and our Traffic Management Team to identify areas of concern and to consider a longer term solution through traffic calming measures and more appropriate road signage. Beat officers have been providing patrols at local schools at key times to improve the safety of pupils, parents and road users. The beat team are out and about on the Rushey Mead area conducting planned speed operations to deal with those breaking Road Traffic laws. This has so far been very successful with large numbers of vehicles being stopped and where offences have been identified prosecution will follow. Please contact the team if you have any concerns. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour- Residents have highlighted ASB around Trevino Drive, Gilbert Close, Peebles Way and other green spaces. Response (28 Aug 2024)Officers have performed plain clothed and high visibility patrols in open spaces in order to take positive action against ASB when appropriate. Officers have been conducting beat surgeries and liaising with the local community to identify any issues of concern. In addition, officers have conducted patch walks with partner agencies to address issues of ASB around Lyle Close, Gilbert Close and Butler Close. The beat have been patrolling around the Trevino Drive and Humberstone Lane area tackling ASB and providing reassurance. The beat team also attended a patch walk with Leicester City Council on the 19/04/24 around Braemar Drive, Braemar Close, Lewisher Road and Crest Rise. Work is under way alongside our partners and city wardens focusing on the Rushey Fields in preparation for the Cricket and further reducing ASB during spring/summer time. Op Wasp 2024 has commenced. Rushey Fields Patrols Summer 2024- Tackle the ASB and ongoing ASB and potential for public disorder particularly during the summer months. Those responsible for causing the issues have been dealt with robustly where appropriate and has led to a reduction of ASB following this intervention. Patch walk planned for 11/09/24. With council, ASB team, Local Councillors and city warden. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Burglaries- Results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern on the area Rushey Mead and Belgrave areas. Response (28 Aug 2024)Officers have performed high visibility patrols in hotspot areas to offer community reassurance and an increased police presence. Special operations are being conducted by the Beat team with support from other officers to tackle burglaries and theft of motor vehicle crimes. Planned mini OP currently running to tackle the Burglaries and ASB. High-visibility proactive patrols focused around youths on motorbikes including stop searches where possible. The beat team will be targeting and disrupting key known individuals to closely manage and monitor them, preventing them from committing crimes. The team have been developing and improving Intelligence. Where possible we will be disrupting offenders and looking to divert them from criminality. We are working alongside other areas in the county to tackle this issue with joined up approach. When attending incidents of burglary, Leicestershire Police will deliver a professional, effective, and efficient service that will in turn improve standards of investigation and outcomes. The local beat team will continue to provide beat surgeries across the Rushey Mead Area. Here you can meet the team and speak to us about any concerns you may have. We will also provide you with target-hardening advice around keeping yourselves and your homes safe. Your beat team will be out and about to provide further target hardening advice around burglaries as we approach darker nights and Diwali. Please see the events listed to find out where you can find us. We look forward to seeing you soon. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Road Safety - results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern on the area. Response (1 Oct 2024)The team conduct proactive traffic operations working alongside partner agencies in the interest of road safety. We have been working in conjunction with Leicester City Council and our Traffic Management Team to identify areas of concern and to consider a longer-term solution through traffic calming measures and more appropriate road signage. Beat officers have been and will continue to provide patrols at local schools at key times to improve the safety of pupils, parents and road users. In the month of October, the beat will be working with the wider East Leicester Team to tackle road safety concerns as part of OP Syphon addressing issues including speeding, dangerous parking, seatbelt usage and more. Please contact the team if you have any concerns. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour- Residents have highlighted ASB around open and green spaces. Response (1 Oct 2024)Officers perform plain clothed and high visibility patrols in open spaces to identify perpetrators of ASB and take appropriate action. The team continue to work with the Council Wardens and Leicester City Council to identify effective working strategies to address ASB with a focus on deterrence and prevention. We will continue to liaise with local communities and hold beat surgeries to identify issues. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Burglaries- Results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern. Response (1 Oct 2024)Officers are performing high visibility patrols in hotspot areas to offer community reassurance, safety advice, and a deterrent through increased police presence. With the change in season and the days getting darker soon we will be conducting Safer Night patrols to tackle burglaries and vehicle crimes. This will include high visibility patrols and officers utilising their powers where appropriate to target and disrupt persons that are intending to commit crime. When attending incidents of burglary, Leicestershire Police will deliver a professional, effective, and efficient service that will in turn improve standards of investigation and outcomes. Your beat team will be out and about to provide further target hardening advice around burglaries during darker nights and Diwali. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Road Safety - results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern on the area. Response (23 Oct 2024)The team conduct proactive traffic operations working alongside partner agencies in the interest of road safety. We have been working in conjunction with Leicester City Council and our Traffic Management Team to identify areas of concern and to consider a longer-term solution through traffic calming measures and more appropriate road signage. Beat officers have been and will continue to provide patrols at local schools at key times to improve the safety of pupils, parents and road users. In the month of October, the beat will be working with the wider East Leicester Team to tackle road safety concerns as part of OP Syphon addressing issues including speeding, dangerous parking, seatbelt usage and more. During October the team have continued to address parking issues in the local area, address road safety, and are working with partner agencies to achieve long term resolutions. Please contact the team if you have any concerns. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour- Residents have highlighted ASB around open and green spaces. Response (23 Oct 2024)Officers perform plain clothed and high visibility patrols in open spaces to identify perpetrators of ASB and take appropriate action. The team continue to work with the Council Wardens and Leicester City Council to identify effective working strategies to address ASB with a focus on deterrence and prevention. We will continue to liaise with local communities and hold beat surgeries to identify issues. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Burglaries- Results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern. Response (23 Oct 2024)Officers are performing high visibility patrols in hotspot areas to offer community reassurance, safety advice, and a deterrent through increased police presence. With the change in season and the days getting darker soon we will be conducting Safer Night patrols to tackle burglaries and vehicle crimes. This will include high visibility patrols and officers utilising their powers where appropriate to target and disrupt persons that are intending to commit crime. When attending incidents of burglary, Leicestershire Police will deliver a professional, effective, and efficient service that will in turn improve standards of investigation and outcomes. Your beat team will be out and about to provide further target hardening advice around burglaries during darker nights and Diwali. Thus far OP Darker Nights has returned positive results with suspects being identified and dealt with by our colleagues in CID. |
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