Local Policing Team
Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams consist of Neighbourhood Team Leaders (police sergeants), Neighbourhood Beat Managers (police officers) and police community support officers (PCSOs) who are accountable to their local community. A key element of the role is to undertake community engagement to understand community concerns and update them on police activity in order to build confidence.
They will work in partnership with teams both within the police (for example alcohol licensing and youth intervention) and externally (local authorities, Environmental Health and registered social landlords) to problem solve community issues. The underlying principle of our neighbourhood policing model is to intervene at the earliest possible opportunity to prevent an escalation of crime and harm.
Crimes and priorities
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Addressing Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) and Associated Crime. We are committed to working in partnership with local agencies and the community to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions to issues affecting Plympton.
Action taken:
The Plympton Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to conduct regular foot patrols and high visibility car patrols, targeting areas identified through community feedback and intelligence. We have used ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) powers to issue warning letters to several youths, these is part of an escalation process if the behaviour continues. We work closely with our retail outlets in regards to thefts, using collaborative systems to help them collate evidence and report incidents easier.
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Reducing Drug and Alcohol-Related ASB Our focus includes tackling incidents linked to drug and alcohol misuse that negatively impact residents and public spaces.
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Targeted patrols are ongoing to address drug and alcohol-related offences. We make full use of our stop and search powers and respond proactively to intelligence reports. We have previously utilised our Drone and Dog units after intelligence from the public. The team continues to encourage the public to share any information relating to drug dealing or associated activity in the area.
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Reducing Antisocial Vehicle Use We have received multiple reports regarding the antisocial use of vehicles and e-bikes. We aim to reduce these behaviours through education, engagement, and enforcement where necessary
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We also aim to educate e-bike users on responsible riding behaviour; however, we have also recently seized an e-scooter in accordance with current legislation. We have had reports regarding speeding in the area and are working with our Speed Enforcement Team to collate data and take action where required. We have also been contacted to start a neighbourhood speed watch group, we have given a list of roads that members of the public are concerned about to be assessed. We will then be looking for volunteers to help with enforcement.
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Improving Road Safety Around Local Schools
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Parking and traffic congestion near local schools have been raised as concerns. We have been conducting foot patrols and working with schools including assemblies about road safety to ensure the safety of children, parents, and residents.