NPT Update

Dear Resident

The Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) in Hemel Hempstead has been working proactively to tackle drug crime in hotspot areas.

Following reports from residents about suspected drug supply and use in the Highfield area, officers conducted targeted patrols and enforcement activity during evening shifts to disrupt offending and gather intelligence.

During four shifts last week, with support from the Special Constabulary and Operational Support Group, officers:

• Recovered cannabis and Class A drugs

• Stopped and engaged with 17 people

• Conducted seven stop searches

• Stopped eight vehicles

• Gathered intelligence

• Issued two Community Resolutions for low level offences

 PC Holly Justice said: “We understand the concerns that drug-related activity and associated criminality can cause within our communities and are committed to taking action where issues are identified.

“By carrying out targeted patrols, stop searches and engagement with local people, we disrupted criminal activity and gathered valuable intelligence. This work will continue.

“I hope this reassures people that we are listening to concerns and will always do whatever we can to tackle criminality.

“We would continue to encourage anyone who has information about suspected drug dealing or drug use in their area to contact us. Every call helps us to build up the evidence we need to take action.”

You can report information online at https://orlo.uk/uOJ0V, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online chat at https://orlo.uk/AEG2m or call the non-emergency number 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org