Welcome to my monthly update for the residents and communities of the NL63 Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA). This newsletter will be circulated on a regular basis and will provide an insight into what is happening at the NPA.
– PCSO 6078 Mia Fortune
Retail Theft- Retail theft remains a concern on the beat.
Drug Use and Dealing- There continues to be concern regarding drug use and suspected drug dealing within the area.
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)- Anti-social behaviour remains a concern for residents and local businesses.
Retail Theft
Throughout the month, officers have carried out regular patrols at key retail locations and engaged directly with store management and staff to better understand current issues and identify repeat offenders. These visits have provided reassurance to businesses, encouraged the reporting of incidents, and helped gather intelligence to support ongoing investigations and future enforcement opportunities.
Drug Use and Dealing
Officers have engaged with vulnerable individuals believed to be at risk of cuckooing and exploitation, while also developing intelligence around suspected drug dealing locations and persons of note.
Work has been undertaken alongside partner agencies to adopt a joint problem-solving approach to addresses causing concern, with information being collated to support potential warrant applications and future enforcement activity.
The team has also assisted in safeguarding vulnerable persons and relocating them to places of safety where appropriate.
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Officers have worked with partner agencies to identify longer-term solutions to youth-related ASB and have engaged with local businesses to better understand the issues affecting them and identify those responsible.
Regular high-visibility patrols have taken place at known hotspot locations to deter offending and provide reassurance to the community. Enforcement action has also been taken where appropriate, including the seizure of an e-bike from a juvenile on Park Road following reports of anti-social use.
These activities will continue alongside ongoing engagement with residents, businesses and partner agencies.
