Your neighbourhood policing team
My name is Steven Benbow and I am the Neighbourhood Inspector responsible for Cheltenham.
I joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in 2006 as a Police Community Support Officer in Cheltenham. This is where my enthusiasm for Neighbourhood Policing began.
In 2013 I joined as a police officer and worked in various departments including the Investigation Team and Response Teams in Cheltenham and Gloucester, but my passion still remained in Neighbourhood Policing and I knew this is where I wanted my career to develop.
I believe that by working with our community and partners we can create a safe town for all to enjoy, especially within the day and night time economies. It is vital that your Neighbourhood Policing Team builds strong relationships and understands the concerns of the community. Creating innovative ideas and partnerships within the community is key to understanding how Neighbourhood Policing can help the wide range of communities we police.
I was born and brought up in Cheltenham and I continue to love the town I live and raise my family in. I am proud to be from Cheltenham (especially having played in goal for the Robins for a small time) and I will strive for it to be a town we are all proud to live in.
Youth Engagement Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
Crimes and priorities
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Action taken:
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An increase in ASB has been reported in and around Sainsburys on Priors Road, Cheltenham
Action taken:
Local Team are making regular visits to the store and are liaising with Store Security and gaining intel and evidence. Local Beat Officer is working with Schools and Parents to deter this ASB . ABC contracts are being looked at, to make sure these Youths start to behave. Work continues.
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Team are working with our crime prevention officer and the local community to identify sus vehicles and people seen in and around the village.
Action taken:
Ring door bell and patrols are assisting with trying to identify these suspicious members of the public and work continues to speak to them.
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The Team have had various reports of vulnerable members of the Community that need safeguarding for themselves as well as the Community.
Action taken:
Various vulnerable members of the public are being supported by the Police and partner agencies to get them the right help for their needs as well as safeguarding themselves and the wider community. Injunctions are being looked at as a tool to assist with these continued issues, as well as working closing with the Housing providers, social care and our Vulnerability Team. Work continues into the Summer months..