Speeding in Locks Heath / Western wards - do you think Park Gate Police should have Speed Guns?

Speeding in Locks Heath / Western wards - do you think Safer Neighbourhoods Officers should be given speed detectors? Comments welcome.

Speeding in the Western Wards is one of our team’s top priorities (see our Website for up to date information on our three priorities). In line with this there is now the possibility of Safer Neighbourhoods Teams being trained in the use of speed detection equipment. Whilst we currently have the speed detection device the use of enforcement devices would really help us get the message home. HQ is currently assessing this, and a report is due to be submitted for consideration. I'll keep you posted.

In the meantime your thoughts on this are very welcome.

'Operation Hammock’ is the monthly operation to target incidents of ASB and involves PCs, PCSOs and Special Constables working with ACSOs from the council around the Locks Heath area, targeting known hot spots such as Locks Heath Shopping Centre for anti-social behaviour.

During the operation, some officers head out in plain clothes to spot trouble makers and anti-social incidents - reporting to officers in uniform, who then take the appropriate action against those causing problems. There is also an unmarked RPU team out and about to tackle any anti-social driving.

On Friday, June 11, one highlight was the seizure of a large quantity of alcohol from a group of youths, which prevented potential drink-related ASB from taking place near one of the Sarisbury schools.

What makes these operations a success is the involvement of the community and Neighbourhood Watch. By working closely with you we are being directed quickly to areas that are suffering various problems. I hope this will continue through the Summer and beyond.

Until next week,

PS 2208 DAVE SPACEY

Safer Neighbourhood Team Park Gate West

Check the Park Gate West Safer Neighbourhood page of the Hampshire Constabulary website for the rolling list of beat surgeries. The Beat Surgeries are a good way of contacting the team so if you want to bring something to our attention or if you would like to have a say in setting our priorities locally then pop along.