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Police launch new approach to crime and disorder
Wiltshire Police have undertaken a major restructuring under the code name Optimus which will have major implications on police and the
way it delivers services to the public.
There will be considerable changes organised at short notice and not proved in their neighbourhood. tions that make a difference to the
in five areas of priority work: well publicised. However further “This means residents will: quality of life by dealing with day-
• Local policing meetings will take place to pro- • have access to the police and to-day crime and disorder, graf-
• Major and serious crime vide feedback between beat offic- community safety services through fiti, noisy neighbours, vandalism
• Contact management ers and residents. a named point of contact; or anti-social behaviour.”
• Response North Swindon team sergeant • influence community safety pri- Information about the Optimus
• Reassurance and visibility Andrew Carr said NPTs put the orities in their neighbourhood; Project and NPTs is available in
At a local level each community community at the heart of every- • be involved in joint action with libraries, GP surgeries and retail
has been included in a Neighbour- thing. “Each NPT is dedicated to the partner bodies to solve prob- outlets.
hood Police Team (NPT) and meet- dealing with community prob- lems; Online, details with a map and
ings have been taking place in the lems, working closely with part- • and will contribute to finding links to teams and e-mail ad-
last couple of months to establish ner agencies, like Swindon Coun- lasting solutions to problems and dresses, can be found at:
priorities for action. cil and housing associations, and getting feedback on results. www.wiltshire.police.uk > polic-
If you have not been aware of also people who live in an area to “The objective is to focus on ac- ing in your area > swindon
the meetings it’s because they were identify issues that need to be im-
Key officers in North and West Swindon
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Beat Manager: PS 1997 Andrew Carr with PC 2271 Yvonne Ridge,
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Priorities: anti-social behaviour, litter, parking of commercial vans.
Cheney Manor NPT
Beat Manager: PC 2331 Tom Evans with PC 2286 Angela Restorick
Priorities: anti-social behaviour, parking and high value metal thefts.
In West Swindon, Sergeant Mark Sellers leads two NPTs
West Swindon (South) Toothill, Westlea, Freshbrook, Grange Park
Beat Manager: PC 1036 Tim Titchener with PC 1835 Sean Tregunna,
PC 1989 Loz Copeland, PCSO 6072 Richard Lane.
Priorites: More high visibility patrols; the provision of CCTV in Toothill;
improving council services in Toothill and Freshbrook.
West Swindon (North) Shaw, Nine Elms, Peatmoor
Beat Manager: Vacant. WPC 788 Pat Salter, PCSO 6043 Amanda Lucker
Priorities: Graffiti & criminal damage, anti-social behaviour , youth interven-
tion.
All the NPTs are working with schools, residents’ associations and other
organisations to make sure that they have a full understanding of the issues
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How to contact your local NPT
Send an e-mail directly via www.wiltshire.police.uk > policing in
your area > swindon
Or telephone the Wiltshire Police call centre on 0845 408 7000, and
asked to be put through to the NPT base. You might have to leave
a message if officers are on the beat.
Alternatively ask the call centre to send an e-mail for a team member
to pick up.
Tips
The NPTs are there to deal with minor crimes and local neighbour-
hood issues like persistant anti-social behaviour and use of mini-
motos on footpaths. Call the number above and make sure you keep
a record of when you did so in case you don’t get a response.
But if you are a victim of crime or have witnessed crime, call 999.

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