Heage Police Local Neighbourhood

I am Sergeant 2701 Mark Weldon and I am responsible for this Safer Neighbourhood policing team.

Speeding vehicles on the A6 in Ambergate and the A610 at Sawmills

# Carried out regular patrols to the area to provide a visible deterrent to speeding vehicles.

# Members of the Safer Neighbourhood team and the wider community attended the location with speed detection equipment.

# Although this is no longer one of our priorities, we will continue to monitor the issue with regular patrols, spot checks and enforement where appropriate.

Dangerous parking and driving outside schools

# Speed checks carried out in the area.

# Patrols carried out to target any inconsiderate parking.

# Although this is no longer one of our priorities, we will continue to monitor the issue with regular patrols at school arrival and collection times.

Nuisance behaviour during the lighter evenings and warmer weather.

# Regular patrols carried out at evenings and weekends.
# Advised youngsters about the issue and encourage them to make use of appropriate facilities.
# Seized alcohol from underage drinkers.
# Worked with partnership agencies to consider and set up alternative activities for youngsters.
# Acceptable Behaviour Contracts set with persistent troublemakers, and further enforcement taken where necessary.

Targeting illegal door-to-door sellers and street pedlars.

# Raised awareness of pedlar's certificates and what residents should look out for.
# Encouraged people to check for identity, pedlar's certificates and to follow security advice when opening the door to unexpected callers.
# Encouraged residents to report any suspicious activity, including descriptions of any individuals or vehicles, selling goods door-to-door.
# Appropriate action taken against anyone found to be trading at homes without a pedlar's certificate.

Anti-social behaviour at Topmeadow Park, Heage

# Officers carried out increased patrols in the area to speak to youngsters about their behaviour.
# Alcohol was seized from any underage drinkers.
# Letters were delivered to inform parents of any youngsters who were found to be causing a nuisance.
# Officers worked alongside other agencies to consider diversionary activities for local youngsters.
# This priority profile was closed following the meeting in November 2014.

Nuisance mopeds and motorcycles riding on Topmeadow Park.

# Regular patrols carried out to key areas and those places where reports come in of nuisance off road bikes being used.
# Residents encouraged to contact police to report any incidents or relevant information.
# Advised motorbike riders in the area.
# Section 59 warnings issued as appropriate and bikes seized where necessary.
# Worked closely with partnership agencies to take a joint approach in finding longer term solutions to issues of anti-social behaviour affecting the community

Road safety issues, including speeding and parking outside Heage and Ambergate schools

# Speed checks carried out in the area and enforcement taken where necessary.
# Patrols carried out at school start and finish times to target inconsiderate parking.
# Worked with schools to raise awareness of road safety and safe parking.
# Worked with partner agencies to help educate youngsters about road safety and offer training.
# Advised local youngsters about alternative ways of getting to school including cycling, walking and scooting.

Boosting home security in Heage

# Officers carried out leaflet drops in the local community to raise awaresness of insecurities on sheds, garages and other outbuildings.

# Events were held at various locations to make residents aware of any issues in the community

# Police worked alongside partner agencies to offer crime prevention kits where applicable

Anti-social behaviour around local parks and play areas during the summer months

# Increased patrols in the area at key times.
# Officers advised young people on the issues of anti-social behaviour and the concern it brings to the local community.
# Seized alcohol from any underage drinkers.
# Appropriate action taken against anyone found to be causing anti-social behaviour or damage.

We are pleased to report that no priority profiles have currently been raised for the Heage Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team

# We will continue to carry out patrols throughout the area and work to keep your neighbourhood safe.
# We continue to work with partner agencies including local parish councillors, Neighbourhood Watch, the Amber Valley Community Safety Partnership, and local residents to identify issues or concerns.
# If you have any concerns or feel there is something we could target in your area please contact us by calling 101, come along to one of our surgeries or attend the next neighbourhood meeting.