Stroud Safer Community Team
PS Ian Crook - Acting SGT
Our Local Policing Pledge to you:
Our local pledge to you is to supply you with your local community policing team contacts, dates of your next neighbourhood policing meetings, details of your local priorities and the work being carried out towards those priorities. Our commitment for SCT staff is to spend 80% of their time visibly working in your neighbourhood, tackling your priorities. If you want to know how you can contribute to the priority settings and other work within your neighbourhood use the contact form at the bottom of your SCT homepage. To access crime statistics for your SCT view our crimemapper website.
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Priorities
Stroud SCT Urban Priorities
STROUD URBAN PRIORITIES
1. Anti Social Behaviour and underage drinking on Elm road playing field on Friday and Saturday nights.
2. Anti Social Behaviour and underage drinking in Stratford Park of Friday and Saturday nights.
3. Street Drinking-Stroud Sub Rooms
Stroud SCT Rural Priorities
STROUD SCT RURAL PRIORITIES
- Speeding vehicles in Bisley
- Anti-Social Behaviour in the vicinity of Old Neighbourhood Chalford
- Criminal Damage at Painswick Golf Club
The Stroud SCT priorities will now be identified and set by people from local communities every 3 months. Consultation with local people will be conducted in a variety of ways, including street surveys, local surgeries, incident reporting, parish council meetings, public meetings etc. Issues of concern to communities will then be researched and presented to local people at meetings especially arranged to allow community representatives to discuss and identify the most serious. From these 3 Urban and 3 Rural Priorities will be identified by public vote.
The Stroud Safer Communities Team will then engage with local people and other partners and agencies to plan how these issues can best be resolved and, what resources will be needed to effectively deal with them.
It is important that you let us know what concerns you in your community. To become more effectively involved in this decision-making process, you are invited to become part of our Key Individual Network (KIN). If you would like further information, please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.
Meet the team
Inspector 1549
Paula Hannaford
PS 812
Ian Crook - Acting SGT
PC 1700
Emma Keeble
PCSO 9212
Essabri
PCSO 9148
Tanya White
PCSO 9107
Colin Drewett
PCSO 9108
Jayne Fellowes
PCSO 9109
Jess Milne
PCSO 9239
Gary Lynch
PCSO 9149
Hazel Pearson
PCSO 9203
Tracy Garcia-cote
Team Members
PS 50812 Ian Crook - Temporary Acting SCT Sergeant
URBAN TEAM
PC 51700 Emma Keeble
PC 51866 Al Forrester
PCSO 49239 Gary Lynch
PCSO 49203 Tracy Garcia-cote
PCSO 49108 Jayne Fellowes
PCSO 49212 Marcus Essabri
AREAS COVERED- Stroud Town Centre, Uplands, Top of Town, Paganhill, Whiteshill, Ruscombe, Cashes Green, Randwick, Ebley, Cainscross, Dudbridge, Rodborough and Lightpill.
RURAL TEAM
PC 52212 Craig Murray
PC 51866 Al Forrester
PCSO 49107 Colin Drewett
PCSO 49109 Jess Milne
PCSO 49149 Hazel Pearson
PCSO 49148 Tanya White
AREAS COVERED- Minchinhampton, Amberley, Box, Brimscombe, Chalford, Bussage, Thrupp, Bisley, Painswick, Sheepscombe, Cranham, Edge, Slad, Pitchcombe, Miserden.
Special Constables supporting the team:-
DO 58513 Hewlett
SO 58025 Messenger
SC 58942 Campbell
SC 58880 Curtis
SC 58442 Ellicott
SC 58671 Hall
SC 58711 Lees
SC 58684 Simpson
SC 58616 Scott
SC 58481 Watkins
Monthly news and events
Eastcombe Beavers
On 17th November, PCSO Hazel Pearson and PCSO Jess Milne went to Eastcombe Beavers and gave a talk on Stranger Danger and the work of PCSOs. They were given many activities to do and were also given pencils, puppets, balloons and stickers. We gave them a picture of 4 people and asked them who was the stranger. They also showed us how loudly they could shout 'NO!' if they were approached by a stranger.The children had the opportunity to look around the Police car and hear the sirens much to their enjoyment.
Male arrested in drugs warrant
Police officers carried out a warrant at an address in Cashes Green in Stroud yesterday evening, Thursday December 3, and arrested a man on suspicion of drugs possession.
The warrant was carried out at approximately 9.10pm and officers seized quantities of what is thought to be herbal cannabis, heroin and cocaine.
A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drugs possession and has been bailed to return to the Police station on January 21.
Anyone with any information about the use or supply of illegal drugs can report it to Gloucestershire Constabulary on 0845 090 1234 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Ongoing work with Young Gloucestershire
Stroud SCT are working with Young Gloucestershire on a Graffiti Art Project with its theme being "Say No To Anti Social Behaviour". The project is in its early stages as ideas are being drafted for the proposals stages. Stroud SCT,Stroud District Council Neighbourhood Wardens and the Young Gloucestershire team are also working on initiatives to provide an outlet via the Young Gloucestershire Bus/Team to engage with local youngsters in the Daniels Road/Mason Road area of the Town.
The website for Young Gloucestershire is: www. youngglos.org.uk
Christmas card competion
The Gloucestershire Constabulary recently run a Christmas Card Competition in conjunction with local primary schools.Callowell School had 1 runners up prize awarded and Parliament Street School were awarded 2 Runners up prizes.
We would like to say a big well done and thank you to all of the children who got involved.
Boredom Busters
The SCT and the Stroud District Council Neighbourhood Warden Service have been working on a "Boredom Busters" Leaflet to hand to youngsters on Foot Patrol and at Youth related incidents. The leaflet will be released early in the 2010 and will provide youngsters with whats available and whats on in the Stroud Area in terms of activities they can participate and join in with.
Parking Issues in Whitehouse Park
On November 21st 2009 PCSO Jayne Fellowes attended a meeting held at Longhouse Respite in Whitehouse Park, Cainscross. The meeting was held between residents, police and the construction company working at Longhouse re the parking issues. The parents whos children attend the nearby school were also spoken with. All parties were asked to take more consideration whilst parking in Whitehouse park.
The second phase of building work at Longhouse Respite is due to start in January 2010.
Under 18's drink campaign
Police Launch Campaign To Warn Young People And Parents Of The Consequences Of Under Age Drinking
Police from the Cotswolds and Stroud Division of Gloucestershire Constabulary are running a campaign over the next few weeks to warn young people and parents of the consequences of under age drinking.
Sergeant John Skilling from the Schools Unit said, “During holiday periods and big events the Police see an increase of young people drinking alcohol and it is a sad fact that for some children this leads to them becoming involved in anti social behaviour.
“We want this campaign to warn these young people and their parents of the dangers associated with under age drinking. The implications can have a detrimental effect on those involved, not only by them becoming involved in criminal activity but also by putting their personal safety and health at risk.”
The campaign, which is targeted at 13 to 17-year-olds, will involve several different actions to combat and prevent underage drinking and associated anti social behaviour.
Officers from the Schools Unit will be giving talks in school about the proactive and robust methods that Gloucestershire Constabulary will be using over the Christmas period to deter under age drinking and anti social behaviour and what the pupils should expect if they are caught drinking alcohol.
Whilst patrolling Police Officers, PCSOs and Special Constables will be visiting areas where local youths are known to congregate and consume alcohol and will use their powers to confiscate any alcohol found.
As some under-age drinkers conceal alcohol in bottles labelled as soft drinks, officers are also equipped with alcohol-testing strips. The strips change colour when they come into contact with alcohol. If officers are suspicious, a few drops of the drink can be poured onto the strip and if no colour change shows, the drink can be safely enjoyed. Alcohol will be seized from anyone found drinking in these areas.
If alcohol is found they will also be taking the child’s details and a letter will be sent to their parents emphasising the personal safety message and dangers of their behaviour.
Children involved in alcohol-fuelled anti social behaviour also risk getting an Anti-Social Behaviour Order.
PCSO Colin Drewett from the Stroud Police Safer Community Team has helped establish the campaign, he said; “As well as offering a warning to young people about the consequences of drinking and anti social behaviour we also want to promote the different places and people that they can get information and support from, be this their parents, teachers, national charities, medical staff or their local policing team.
“We hope that this campaign encourages parents to talk to their children and to be more aware of what their youngsters could be involved in when they’re not supervised and also appeal to them to take a little more responsibility in ensuring the safety of their children.
“As parents we have more influence over our children than we probably realise. Our words and actions impact them in many ways every day and as such we urge parents to work with us and talk to their children about the consequences of alcohol consumption and to act as a role model with their own drinking.”
The Police will continue to run test purchase operations across the county to significantly reduce the amount of alcohol sold to under 18’s.
PCSO Drewett added, “Our Police Safer Community Teams (SCTs) have good relationships with their local licensees and we are keen to see this develop. By working together with can help stop illegal sales of alcohol.”
Police Safer Community Teams will also be publicising the ‘Don’t Buy For Under 18’s’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the problem of adults buying alcoholic drinks on behalf of underage drinkers, and highlights the penalties adults could face if caught.
Sergeant Skilling concluded, “We hope that our actions and our work with schools and parents will help to significantly reduce the number of young people drinking underage and becoming involved in anti-social behaviour. Our priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the county’s children.”
Stroud Safer Communities Team
Officers from Stroud Safer Communities Team have just confirmed the local SARA Policing Priorities for the Stroud Rural and Urban Areas for the forthcoming months. These priorities were agreed after consultation with local residents and Parish Councils to agree the prioritising of local policing resources to address community concerns. Our dedicated team of PC's and PCSO's are able to gain and address concerns via local consultation meetings and street surgeries in order to provide directed operations.
As a result of the latest SARA plan, 6 priorities have been raised which include Speeding in Bisley Village, Criminal Damage to Painswick Golf club and Criminal Damage within the Chalford Area. Sara plans also include Underage drinking in Stratford park and Elm Road playing field and street drinking in the vicinity of the Sub rooms.
Stroud Safer Communities Team are continuing to increase their community involvement and partnership work and welcome feedback via individuals and organisations via local Key Individual Networks (KINs) and Local Panel meetings. If you would like to become a Key Individual in the community you reside, then please contact Stroud SCT via the 0845 090 1234 non emergency number of via the Neighbourhood Policing link on the Gloucestershire Constabulary website.
Stroud Community Newsletter
Our brand new Community Policing newsletter is launched today. It is designed to provide you with details about your Safer Community Team and keep you updated about what we are doing to reduce crime and disorder and promote safety in Gloucestershire.
This edition reinforces the Constabulary’s commitment to the Policing Pledge – our contract with the public that outlines the standard of service you can expect from us.
These newsletters will be available at key locations within your community. If you require a copy please speak to your Safer Community Team who will ensure you receive one or where you can collect one. To view your Communities newsletter online please click here.To view your Communities newsletter online please click here.
New Community Engagement Area Lead Officer for the Stroud Rural and Urban areas
Caroline (Carol) Anderton is the new Community Engagement Area Lead Officer for the Stroud rural and urban areas. Carol has worked for Gloucestershire County Council for 18 years, so she is very familiar with who's who and what services the County Council provides.
Carol will be attending the Neighbourhood Management meetings for the area. Carol can be contacted at Gloucestershire County Council on 01452 425308 or by email at caroline.anderton@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Information Required
This is an appeal for you all to keep an eye out for anything out of place or suspicious in your road or area. People you do not recognise or you think are suspicious. Cars parked up or driving around that you are concerned or suspicious about. Anything that you feel may be out of place in the area you live. The smallest piece of information may assist us in identifying a criminal or solve a crime.
Please contact us at Stroud and let us know.
If you think a crime is occurring please report it in the usual way using 0845 090 1234 or 999 if it is an emergency. This will allow the Control Room to resource a Police patrol if required.
Related Information
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Stroud SCT: contact us
If you would like to find out when your named community officer(s) is/are next on duty, you can contact us on: 0845 090 1234
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