West Somerset PCC public forum presentation

Local Policing Presentation Somerset West Policing Area

Area Commander: Nikki Watson Tuesday 28th January 2014

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Somerset West Local Policing Area

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Local Performance

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Express Park • A purpose built, high quality Police Operations Base will be located at Express Park, on the outskirts of Bridgwater, housing the following: • Police Operations Base (Custody Unit, Patrol and Neighbourhood Teams, Specialist teams as well as Administrative and Support Functions)

• Police Station (enquiry office for Bridgwater supplemented by a neighbourhood base for the local Neighbourhood team in central Bridgwater)

• Intended as a consolidation/centralisation of a number of business elements to provide more rapid & effective response to local area issues and concerns, NOT a withdrawal of local policing services or officers • There will be a phased transfer of custody and staff from April 2014 with around 550 officers and staff based there when fully operational.

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Domestic Violence • Reported crimes involving domestic violence have increased in Somerset West by almost 20% over the last 4 years • Year to date, the reporting of serious sexual offences has increased by almost 40% compared with the same time last year.

• In partnership with other agencies our aim is to ensure victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence get the support they need, when they need it by:  Working with schools and academies to improve support for children affected

by Domestic Abuse and raise awareness of Sexual Violence, particularly amongst young people  Driving up reporting of sexual and domestic violence  Delivering robust and effective investigation  Tackling Domestic and Sexual Violence offenders who offend repeatedly.

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ASB • Anti social behaviour has reduced by 15% in the last 3 years • 76 fewer incidents per month compared to 3 years ago • Working with local communities and partner agencies such as housing, local authorities, trading standards and licensing to achieve; • Crack house closures in Bridgwater and Taunton • Premises closure orders in Taunton • Effective use of Anti Social Behaviour Orders and Contracts • Aims are to reduce the impact of the most persistent or nuisance offenders in our communities.

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Burglary • Burglary has fallen across Somerset West by 47% over the last five years. Over 1000 fewer victims • Significant reductions year to date in all burglary classifications with 200 less victims since the start of the year • Burglary series in Wellington halted following arrest of a suspect having been able to track the electronic equipment that had been stolen • Satisfaction for Victims of Domestic Burglary stands at 93% in the last year • Specific plans to address burglary issues are in place for identified hotspot areas throughout Somerset West

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Partnership working • Rural crime initiative ensuring a quality service to isolated rural communities and businesses • Family focus projects, designed to give more intensive support to families that have members involved in crime or anti-social behaviour • Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Support service launched in Taunton • Taunton Deane domestic Abuse Forum recognised as best practice – model for rest of force • Volunteers – many different Watch programs, CCTV monitoring operations, Cadet program, Victim advocacy

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Partnership Working in Practice Halcon One Team •

Partnership working designed specifically to ensure resources are available to help and support change in the Halcon Ward in Taunton.

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Processes are in place to identify those in most need and to ensure this joint working approach is designed around the community.

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Priorities for the Ward include supporting families and tenants around key themes: • Domestic Abuse • Youth Diversion • Drugs Support • Safeguarding Young and Old • Unemployment • Training and Education

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• Money Management support • Environment • Tenant Management • Information ‘What’s On’

The Team is made up of statutory agencies such as: • • •

Police Taunton Deane Borough Council Somerset County Council

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Somerset College Taunton Association for the Homeless

HINKLEY POINT C NEW NUCLEAR BUILD National Significant Infrastructure Project • •

The first UK nuclear build for 25 years.

The first of 8 planned nuclear builds in the UK.

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The largest construction site in Europe.

An 8 year construction programme.

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A total of 25,000 workers to complete the development.

9,000 workers at peak build.

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420, 000 HGV movements.

A HGV arriving at site every minute.

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Any Questions?

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