NEW FACE ON THE BEAT IN BERKHAMSTED


RESIDENTS and businesses in Berkhamsted will be seeing a new face on the beat with the arrival of new Police Community Support Officer – PCSO Dafydd Dewey.

Dafydd took up his role just over three weeks ago and is enjoying being the new face on the beat and will be responsible for the Berkhamsted castle ward in the town.

He said: “I grew up in Berkhamsted so I already know the area quite well and recognise a lot of faces but I am very much looking forward to getting to know more contacts. If anyone would like to speak to me about any concerns they may have in the area, or just to say hello I would urge them to get in contact with me.

“I am looking forward to getting to know the beat area better and helping the people of Berkhamsted feel even safer and more reassured.”

If you would like to contact PCSO Dafydd Dewey, you can call him via 01707 354192 or alternatively you can e-mail him at dafydd.dewey@herts.pnn.police.uk

Policing priorities are set by the public at local meetings attended by members of the Safer neighbourhood team. To find out hen you next meeting is, please visit www.herts.police.uk/saferneighbourhoods

Policing priorities For Berkhamsted Castle:

Vehicle crime
Vehicle crime in the town centre has remained low for this month. Please remain vigilant, especially if the warm weather continues. Do not leave items on display, don't tempt the thief, they will take advantage.

Theft from person.
We are pleased to say that there have been no reported instances of theft from Person ( pick Pockets) during the last month. There was however an incident where a lady had left her purse unattended on the counter in a local shop, and a man had walked in and removed it whilst she was speaking to a shop assistant.
Although the shop was very quiet, with no other customers, this is a prime example that thieves are about, and you should look after your purse or handbags at all times. The instances of this type of crime are very low in Berkhamsted, lets all work together to keep it that way. Know where your purse is, Lets make it hard for the would be thief.


Parking issues
One of the attractions of living in an old town such as Berkhamsted is the numerous narrow side roads with Old Character buildings and narrow pavements. Unfortunately the problem of restricted parking means that reports of inconsiderate parking and blocked driveways are regularly received by the Safer Neighbourhood team. During the last month we have spoken with Staff at Vinci Parking, who provides the parking attendants for the town. We are working closely with them on a reported incident whereby it is alleged a taxi driver driven carelessly on the pavement near to Costa Coffee in the High Street. That area has also been brought to our attention with regard to cars being parked on the pavement in the evening by people visiting the Fitness First Gym. The Neighbour hood team are looking at ways to raise public awareness of the inconvenience that this causes, and will issue Penalty Notices for parking offences where appropriate

June 2010