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17 June 2013
Tackling vehicle-related anti-social behaviour
On Friday evening officers responded to a call about vehicles being driven in an anti-social manner in Holland Market. As a result one young driver had his vehicle seized. A BMW was seized from a 23 year old man from Sutton St James.
Community Policing Inspector Jim Tyner said: “On this occasion, the vehicle was seized for no insurance. However the driver was also given a formal notice under the Police Reform Act which means that if they are found committing further anti-social driving at any time in the next 12 months then their vehicle will be seized. Let this serve as a warning to others: we will not tolerate vehicles being driven anti-socially. I want residents to be reassured that we are taking action tackling anti-social behaviour that they tell us causes them concern”
Note: Section 59 of the Police Reform Act allows the Police to warn individuals who use their vehicles in a careless or inconsiderate manner, or who drive or ride the vehicle in places which are not considered as highway. Once a warning has been given the police can confiscate the vehicle in question if it is used in the same way again within a 12 month period. The warning covers both the vehicle and the driver.
16 June 2013
PCSO Video Blog
Natalie Hines is our newest PCSO. She will eventually join the town centre team but she is currently being tutored by PCSO Paul Coupland. Natalie talks about her first few weeks as a PCSO and her time going on familiarisation patrols with our emergency response team and with a police dog handler.
Visit the PCSO Video Blog for these videos.
14 June 2013
Local Police Updates from Inspector Jim Tyner
1) A man has just been arrested in Hall Place, Spalding for a public order offence. 9.33AM
2) In May we dealt with 50 street drinkers, So far in June we have dealt with 35 drinkers, with 20 of them being last weekend.
3) ‘Tweet Explosion’
I am a great supporter of police use of social media. Effective engagement with all parts of our communities is at the heart of community policing. Using social media offers a different way of engaging with people in our communities who may not normally come in to contact with police officers or PCSOs. We still use traditional methods of communication, but Twitter adds to that. For example, last week one of my PCSOs tweeted a community panel’s new priorities while still at the panel meeting. This was fantastic: engaging with our online community while still engaging with our panel community. Additionally, at least three of our new CCTV volunteers came forward as a result of our appeal on Twitter.
My favourite tweet is one from a member of the public who said: ‘you and your PCSOs are changing Spalding and Twitter gets the message out there’
4) Daniel Osborne (26 yrs) of Stephenson Way, Crawley, West Sussex has been charged with a dwelling burglary at Cathedral Drive, Spalding that took place between 29th & 31st March. He has been kept in custody and will be appearing at Grantham Magistrates today (Friday)
13 June 2013
This photo was taken in 1994, just as the police force was moving out of the old police station in The Sheepmarket to our current building in Westlode St.
The person in the middle of the seated front row is Superintendent Noel Patterson, who was the area commander for Boston & South Holland, next to him is the Spalding Inspector, Mark Marsden. Since then we have had a succession of Inspectors at Spalding:
Mark Marsden
Simon Hudson
Tony Smith
Paul Timmins
Chris Davison
Jim Tyner
13 June 2013
Telephone – premium line – Scam
We have received a report of telephone calls being made in Lincolnshire from premium rate telephone numbers.
Scam Details
You receive a call that is disconnected when you answer the telephone call.
When you attempt to ring the number back, you are charged a very high premium rate telephone call charge.
Please do not return any telephone calls from numbers that you do not recognise if the call has been disconnected before any verbal contact being made. Numbers starting with 074 or 075 should be treated with caution.
You may not be aware of the charges until you receive your next telephone bill.
To report or gain further details on current scams, please contact Action Fraud
www.actionfraud.police.uk or ring 0300 123 2040
19 April 2012
Spalding Police receive new bikes for patrolling
SPALDING TOWN CENTRE
Neighbourhood Policing Team Area Update January 2012
Contact Details:
PC 1282 Paul SMITH, Community Beat Manager, M. 07939896204
PCSO Amanda WATERFIELD, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07939985606
PCSO Tracey MASON, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07939990146
PCSO Lisa WATERFALL, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07810505814
CURRENT NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIORITIES
Our priority still remains the persistent drinking of a few in town centre. Patrols in the area remain highly visible and anyone seen drinking alcohol will have the alcohol seized and if the can or bottle, the drink is disposed of. Police officers have been issuing section 27 orders, which exclude an individual from a designated area for up to 48 hours; if they return to this area within this time, they may be arrested.
You asked us to look at the increase in bicycle thefts that have been occurring in and around the town centre. In response we have set up a problem solving plan to address this. Foot patrols around the town centre have been increased; we are encouraging the public to have their bikes security coded (this service is being offered at Gibbons cycle shop on Winsover Rd for a small charge).
SPALDING NORTH RURAL (Pinchbeck/Surfleet)
Neighbourhood Policing Team Area Update
Contact Details:
PC 1226 Ian COULSON, Community Beat Manager, M. 07939984188
PCSO 2227 Colin ABBOTTS, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07939896354
PCSO 2263 Sally PUSEY, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07939985765
CURRENT NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIORITIES
Concerns over vehicles exceeding the 30mph speed limit along Station Road, Surfleet. The main offending drivers seem to be exceeding the speed limit in the early morning and late afternoon, between Monday and Friday. This causes much annoyance and alarm to the local residents, and concerns over the safety of school users, who attend the primary school, which is located on Station Road.
You asked us to look at speeding along Station Road, Surfleet. We have...
Been carrying out regular speed checks along the entire stretch of Station Road, and also Reservoir Road, in Surfleet. We have utilised an interactive speed sign to educate drivers of their speed, and we have also conducted checks with the Radar gun, which has led to numerous endorseable speeding tickets being issued. Further sessions are planned with the Radar gun. The local Neighbourhood Policing Team has also worked closely with the pupils of Surfleet Seas End Primary School, utilising the Hand Held Radar and interactive speed sign, to educate drivers, and reduce motorist’s speed, along Station Road.
NEWS / EVENTS
At the Police Authority we are always trying to remind people both inside and outside of the Force about what the Police Authority do, and even how people can influence the way Lincolnshire is policed. People often think there is no way of knowing how and why strategic decisions about policing are made and often feel cut off from the processes.
People can find out a huge amount about the Police Authority at our website, www.lincolnshire-pa.gov.uk. There is loads of information on the site, including videos, minutes of meetings and details of the engagement events we are doing.
Operation Fusion focuses on serious acquisitive crime including burglary, robbery and vehicle crime. The Spalding North Rural NPT has also been involved on the specified “days of action” as part of the Operation’s innovate measures.
Operation Nova is a pseudonym for “No to Violence and Abuse”. This is a long-term operation to reduce alcohol related Anti Social Behaviour and reduce the violence in the night time economy.
SPALDING NORTH RURAL (Donington)
Neighbourhood Policing Team Area Update
Contact Details: PC 1226 IAN COULSON, Community Beat Manager, M. 07939984188
PCSO 2227 Colin ABBOTTS, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07939896354
PCSO 2263 Sally PUSEY, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07939985765
CURRENT NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIORITIES
Local youths aged between 13 and 19 year, acting in an antisocial manner in Flinders Park, and the Skate park, Donington. The local youths are drinking underage, discarding beer bottles, and causing criminal damage. This predominantly occurs on Friday and Saturday night between 6pm and 11pm, much to the annoyance of the local residents, and the inconvenience and expense of the IDEA group.
You asked us to look at Antisocial behaviour and damage in Flinders Park. We have…
During 2010, the local Neighbourhood Policing Team has conducted numerous hours’ foot patrol in order to deter any offences. We have been actively involved in Partnership with South Holland District Council tackling the youths seen acting in an antisocial manner, drinking whilst underage, or being present in areas where they are classed as being vulnerable. We have also visited all Off licensed premises, and checked that they are fully complying with the law.
A poster competition was held which involved the children from the local school designing a poster to help reduce criminal damage and antisocial behaviour, and the winning poster is now being displayed in the park.
A BIG TIDY UP EVENT was undertaken which involved the Local Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Children from the Local School. This was very successful and the children enjoyed getting involved. Police patrols will continue in the parks to reduce any forms of antisocial behaviour.
SPALDING NORTH RURAL (Gosberton/Quadring)
Neighbourhood Policing Team Area Update
Contact Details:PC 1226 IAN COULSON, Community Beat Manager, M. 07939984188
PCSO 2227 Colin ABBOTTS, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07939896354
PCSO 2263 Sally PUSEY, Police Community Support Officer, M. 07939985765
CURRENT NEIGHBOURHOOD PRIORITIES
Concerns over vehicles exceeding the 30 mph speed limit along Main Road, Quadring, especially near to the crossroads where school children walk. Specifically occurring between 7am and 9am, and then later in the afternoon between 5pm and 7pm. This predominantly occurs between Monday and Friday, much to the annoyance and concerns of local residents and school users.
You asked us to look at speeding along Main Road, Quadring, especially near to the Crossroads. We have...
Been carrying out regular highly visible foot and mobile patrol during school hours to offer reassurance to the local residents. We have also utilised an interactive speed sign along the Main Road, to educate drivers of their speed. We have also been carrying out regular speed checks with the Radar gun, and have issued endorseable speeding tickets to offenders. We have also referred numerous drivers to a speed reduction seminar. Further sessions are planned with the Radar gun. The local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be working closely with the pupils of Quadring Primary School, utilising the Hand Held Radar and interactive speed sign, to educate drivers, and reduce motorist’s speed, along the Main Road.