Dear Resident

Is there an issue or concern that you’d like your local officers in #Dacorum to address?

We’re seeking views from members of the public as we set our latest round of local policing priorities during April.

What is a local policing priority

Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT) work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding, and drug related crime. They set local policing priorities every four months, to provide a specific focus on the issues which are currently causing the most concern to residents.

What can the public expect

Over the coming months, residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the agreed priorities, through increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. You can keep up with the work that’s being done via social media and local media.

What about other crime and issues

Your town is not just covered by your NPT. It is also policed by Intervention officers who respond to emergency calls, the Local Crime Unit which investigates the more serious crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault, and specialist units such as Operation Scorpion who work to tackle acquisitive crime. They are also supported by central teams who work countywide.

While there will be a focus on the local priorities, officers will continue to respond to daily business as usual, as well as forcewide priorities and any emerging issues which require immediate action.

How can I have my say

You can have your say via the following link – Here 

Feedback from members of the public plays a big part in our decision making and is used to help shape the priorities, alongside an analysis of local data. We want to ensure that local policing resources are focusing on the issues that matter most, so we’d encourage everyone to share their views with us.

The survey is being run through our community messaging system, Herts Connected, but you do not need to be a member to take part. Please ensure you give as much information as possible to enable us to analyse the issue and consider possible solutions.

If you have any questions, please press ‘Reply’ at the bottom of this message to get in touch with your local officers directly. I am always happy to discuss any concerns you may have. 

As always, thank you for reading. 

Kind regards

James