FEBRUARY 2010
Well it looks like we’ve seen the last of the frosty mornings and long dark nights and we can now finally start to look forward to the warm, hopefully dry! sunny days ahead.
Now seems like a good time to reflect on some of the hard work that was carried out in your area over the past few months, and bring you up to speed with what challenges face us over the coming months.
I’ve no doubt many of you are aware of your Neighbourhood Policing Team’s (NPT) priorities, but just in case…
Your NPT are working extensively to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour (ranging from everything between drunken youths in the area, criminal damage, drug taking/supply, graffiti etc), as well as littering, dog fouling and problem tenants/landlords.
Your NPT have also been involved in conducting numerous warrants on your ward, 11 of which have proven positive for stolen property, and drugs supply of class A and B controlled drugs. One search warrant revealed a major Cannabis factory which had links to a large scale drugs ring that led to numerous arrests across the country. The factory would not have been located if it wasn’t for your PCSO’s who came across a ‘strange smell’ in the area while conducting foot patrols!
In addition to the warrants, your NPT have been working closely with the ASB Unit at the council, and landlords. As a result, a total of 10 evictions of problematic tenants have taken place which have had a great impact on the community. Another 2 are imminent and I have a long list of problem addresses that I am in the process of tackling.
We have also had 1 successful Anti-Social Behaviour Order served on Daniel Matthew RICHARDS and another 4 applications are being processed.
The re-deployable camera has been reinstated on LAWSON ROAD at the entrance to the Eidelwise Hotel, and will remain there for the foreseeable.
Unfortunately, it sickens me to report a distraction burglary which occurred recently on The Glyn Estate. The offenders, who stated they needed to check the water/taps urgently, targeted a couple in their late 80’s and made off with £400:00 in cash. Thankfully, no harm came to them, but understandably this incident has left them shaken up.
ALL RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED TO ALWAYS ASK VISITORS FOR IDENTIFICATION – IF YOU DON’T KNOW THEM, ARE NOT EXPECTING THEM, DON’T LET THEM IN!!!!
Please also report any suspicious people in your area at the earliest opportunity. We need to find out who these people are and deal with them!
The summer months will, I’ve no doubt bring us more challenges. If you want to speak to me, and/or other members of your NPT, then please pop and see us at our monthly surgeries held at THE BAYVIEW CENTRE – the dates and times are listed below…
FEBRUARY 16th (Tuesday) 12pm – 3pm
MARCH 16th (Tuesday) 10am – 1pm
APRIL 20th (Tuesday) 12pm – 3pm
MAY 19th (Wednesday) 10am – 1pm
JUNE 23rd (Wednesday) 12pm – 3pm
1st March 2010 will bring another CBM to the patch (no, I’m not leaving!) but to work with me in making The Glyn Ward a safer and more pleasurable place to live and visit. I’m sure you will all join me in welcoming PC2228 Scott MARTIN – some of you will already know him as he has worked as a response officer in Colwyn Bay for several years).
I, personally, would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your help in tackling some of the issues I’ve listed above. Without you, we would be fighting a losing battle. You are the eyes and ears of the community and I know together we are making a difference.
Any residents who have information they wish to pass to the Team can do so on the numbers listed.
Best wishes,
Siân PC2596 (m. 07896173484)
Matt PCSO2726 (m. 07771807580)
Karen PCSO2526 (m. 07795302086)