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What do the below programmes have in common? 24 Hours in Police CustodyColumboMurder She WroteMagnum P.I.PoirotMiss MarpleMidsomer MurdersDeath in ParadiseCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: MiamiCSI: NY Television programmes often portray crimes as being solved and dealt with within 60 to 90 minutes, which can create unrealistic expectations about how long real police investigations take. Did you get the answer right? The reality Your Safer Neighbourhood Team currently has 21 ongoing investigations, shared across a team of six officers. However, those same officers are also responsible for a wide range of other policing duties, including: Responding to community concerns and local priorities.Conducting reassurance patrols and high-visibility policing.Attending community meetings and engagement events.Safeguarding vulnerable victims and identifying those at risk.Managing offenders and conducting intelligence-led operations.Executing warrants and carrying out planned police activity.Interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses.Preparing case files for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).Dealing with anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood disputes.Supporting emergency incidents and force-wide policing operations.Completing administrative tasks, disclosures and court preparations.Attending court and giving evidence. While television programmes often show crimes being investigated and resolved within 60 to 90 minutes, the reality is that each investigation must compete with numerous other policing demands. As a result, even seemingly straightforward cases can take weeks or months to progress while officers balance investigative responsibilities with their wider commitment to keeping communities safe. Here’s what your Safer Neighbourhood Team has been up to this week Foot and cycle patrols to combat cycle enabled crimeTargeted drug patrols of the ward.Stop and searches for drug offences.Recovery of FTS/LOS moped; victim was delighted at the return of their moped.Officers have engaged with residents about their concerns.Met Engage sign-ups for the ward.21 investigations under investigation, which include, criminal damage, assault, ASB, drugs offences, harassment.1 investigation has come to conclusion.Faith venue reassurance visits. Your Safer Neighbourhood Team hope you have a fantastic weekend All the best Mark | 
