Local Policing Priorities - Your voice matters

Dear Resident

Anti-social behaviour, speeding and retail crime are just some of the issues that Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Hertfordshire have been working to address over the past three months, as a direct result of public feedback.

The teams are once again seeking views from residents as they set their next round of local policing priorities at the end of August.

You can give your opinions via the following survey 

Please click here to complete the survey

What is a local policing priority

NPTs work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding and drug-related crime. They set local policing priorities every four months, to provide a specific focus on the issues which are currently causing the most concern to residents locally.

What can the public expect

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the agreed priorities, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

What about other crime and issues

Every area of the county is covered by a NPT but is also policed by response officers who attend emergency calls, detectives who investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault, and specialist countywide units. While there will be a focus on the local priorities, officers will continue to respond to daily business as usual, as well as forcewide priorities, such as burglary and male violence against women and girls, and any emerging issues which require more immediate action.

Feedback from members of the public plays a big part in our decision making and is used to help shape the priorities, alongside an analysis of local data.

We want to ensure that local policing resources are focusing on the issues that matter most, so we’d encourage everyone to share their views with us.

If you have previously completed the survey, we’d ask for your feedback once again for it to be reviewed as part of the new priority setting period.

If you have any questions, please press ‘Reply’ at the bottom of this message to get in touch with us directly. I am always happy to discuss any concerns you may have. Likewise, you can tell us how useful this message was to you by hitting the “Rate” button (thumbs up/down) at the bottom of this message. 

As always, thank you for reading. 

Kind regard

James