The day started with a discussion on Plymouth policing issues with James Watts on Radio Devon. I have seen the questions posted on my "request for things to raise" below. We did touch on that kind of area, but not exactly so I will post a response directly on here later.Then just a short interlude to deal with some operational policing issues.
Mid morning up to Plympton for the launch of the week of action, "Respect for Plympton". This is a partnership approach to working on locally identified priorities. Gary Streeter, the MP for Plympton and Plymstock opened the proceedings. This week of action follows those carried out in Devonport, Barne Barton, North Prospect and Honicknowle.
These weeks are not about trying to solve all problems in one go; clearly not possible, but they are about bringing together a wide range of agencies to focus on those issues identified by local people. Today, amongst others we had the Neighbourhood Policing Team, Traffic Officers, the ANPR team, the Dog Warden, members of the Council Community Safety team, young people from the Phoenix youth project the local councillor for Plympton Erle, Dr David Salter and the council cabinet member Peter Brookshaw. The event was hosted by Devon and Somerset Fire Brigade.
During the course of the day I was looking at our PACT (Partners and Communities Together) priorities. These are the priorities we have agreed through a series of local meetings. These are now a key priority for us. We are still working on our main crime types (year so far car crime down 6.3% , burglary down 0.1% , violence down 8%, criminal damage down 15.6%, overall crime down 10.4%) but we recognise that even though crime is coming down, often people don't feel safer. Bringing down these main crime types is not enough. We need to work with other agencies to improve those issues that affect local quality of life.
Our PACT priorities are set out in the document below. These are driving our Neighbourhood Policing Approach. The priorities change as they are resolved to the satisfaction of the local community and more are then selected.
(THE SOFTWARE STOPPED THIS DOCUMENT GETTING THROUGH I WILL ADD IT LATER)
Then a range of quick meetings to discuss licensing, youth and partnership issues.
The day is just coming to an end having met just some of Plymouth's diverse community associations, this included the African, Iranian, Kurdish, South Asian and Chinese associations. All of these groups came together in Crownhill Police Station to support each other and the Police in understanding some of the challenges they face and opportunites they bring.
Wishing all a safe evening
PS be aware of a spate of break in's to Citroen Saxo and Peugeot 106's. These have been reported across Plymouth and Cornwall and is featured in today's Herald. If you own one of the vehicles, please remove all valuables from sight, if you find your car has been tampered with, please let us know so we can obtain any forensic evidence.
