To note the Safer Neighbourhoods teams priorities discussed at the Police ward panel meetings.
Minutes:
The Community council noted the safer neighbourhoods teams ward priorities for the Dulwich area.
Priorities for College Ward SNT:
Burglary, crime prevention advice, targeting those who are vulnerable to communities, like the elderly. Also knocking on doors to check what the residents concerns are and how best to deal with problems in that area.
Sgt Warran reported that there is a on going consultation for local communities on how they want their local community policing to be. For example, how to deal with offences regarding underage drinking in the ward.
Priorities for East Dulwich Ward SNT:
Burglary: The SNT have suggested that residents that have sash windows in their homes should be extra vigilant as burglars are targeting these type of properties. The Sergeant talked about preventative measures like free marking kit available for Southwark residents and a pub watch scheme was set up to monitor licensed premises in the area.
Youth priority: There is to be a youth engagement day in March 2011 that would tackle the controversial debate on stop and search.
Speeding and using a mobile phone whilst driving: The SNT would issue tickets to those caught using their phones and speeding motorists sent a letter cautioning them for the offence. Those speeding excessively would be charged to court.
Sgt Jenkinson for Village Ward submitted his apologies at this meeting.
Further updates are to be given at the next meeting.
Safer neighbourhoods teams priorities should be available to view on the Southwark Police website: http://www.met.police.uk/teams.southwark