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Police launch ‘One-Team’ approach to neighbourhood safety

Wiltshire Police is rolling out a new to give the people of Wiltshire and model and have carried out a full
policing model across the county Swindon the best policing service evaluation, including a survey of
and Swindon which is designed possible. I set the strategic direction staff and officers, and getting the
to improve the service the public with excellent professional advice views of victims of crime, to make
receives, writes Siobhan Stayt from from Chief Constable Mike Veale. sure it has real benefits for the
the constabulary press office. “Community Policing builds on public.
The Community Policing Team the success of Neighbourhood “And I am pleased to say that it
model, which has been successfully Policing Teams. It adds to the local has proved successful and we are
trialled in towns across Wiltshire, community team resources such as looking forward to implementing
combines the officers in the local crime investigators, case file Community Policing across the rest
separate Neighbourhood Policing builders and call handlers. of the county.”
and Response teams, so that “By bringing these teams together, The Community Policing Team
communities benefit from a ‘One we will provide an improved service (CPT) model was launched in
Team’ approach. to our communities. Another crucial PCC Angus Macpherson Wiltshire on 17 October. The change
It also brings together staff and aspect is that the public will have a will commence in Swindon on
officers from other departments, single point of contact should they launched the pilot we were keen 7 November. Find out more at:
such as local crime investigators, become victims of crime.” to examine the finer details of the www.bit.ly/Wilts-one-team
101 and 999 call-takers, and officers He added: “I am keen to receive
from the Special Constabulary. This feedback from the public about how Forum to discuss new policing model
means crimes will be investigated Community Policing is working for
effectively and efficiently from the them. I can promise that I will listen The West Swindon Forum will a question during public questions
moment they are reported. carefully to the feedback and take receive a presentation about the and answers, contact Leanne Curtis
The new model also encourages action as required.” practicalities of One-Team policing on 01793 464816 or lcurtis3@
teams to share information about The Community Policing Team from Sgt Gemma Vinton at its next swindon.gov.uk
cases, improving communication and model has made the most of meeting on Monday 14 November, The forum is a point of contact
local intelligence gathering. investment in new technology, such 7pm, in West Swindon Library at between residents and the nine
The decision to introduce as 3G laptops and smart phones. Link Centre with refreshments councillors representing the three
Community Policing across Wiltshire This means officers can work outside available from 6.30pm. Swindon Borough Council wards in
and Swindon was made by Police the police station and maintain a Other agenda items have yet to the west: Matthew Courtliffe, Steph
and Crime Commissioner Angus strong visibility and community be established but could include Exell, Mary Martin, Nick Martin,
Macpherson and Chief Constable presence in the villages, towns and the future of Lydiard Park, housing James Robbins, Kevin Small, Tim
Mike Veale. cities they serve. development next to the park and Swinyard (chair), Caryl Sydney-
Mr Macpherson said: “My role is Mr Veale commented: “When we parishing West Swindon. To raise Smith, Keith Williams.

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