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Police chiefs visit Brackley and Evenley to meet residents and businesses
23/08/2024
Chief Constable receives positive feedback about the work police are doing
The growing issue of county lines crime, football matchday policing, drug use by young people and dangerous driving were amongst the subjects discussed during visits to Brackley and Evenley by the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.
Danielle Stone visited the owners of Barn Owl Farm Shop in Evenley on Tuesday and was accompanied by Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet during a visit to Brackley Town Centre on Wednesday. Here they spoke to retailers about how police are working with the local retail crime partnership to keep visitors and businesses safe.
County lines crime was also discussed, with criminals known to be using the major roads that go through Brackley and the surrounding areas. Auto Number Plate Recognition systems can be used to tackle this.
Brackley Town Football Club was visited with Sergeant Micki Simons explaining the police operation to gather intelligence on potential matchday disruption and anti-social behaviour, so as to mitigate the impact on residents who live near the ground.
Since being elected in May, the Commissioner has also made it a priority to meet with rural residents and businesses to understand the issues that affect them.
Danielle said: “I have been going out to our county towns in recent weeks, but it’s also important that I understand what is happening in our rural areas so that I can ensure my upcoming Public Safety Plan focuses on keeping people safe in both urban and rural areas.
“We also need to be investing more in our young people, and I am hoping that the new Government’s Young Futures programme will benefit Brackley.”
Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet added: “It was fantastic to spend the afternoon in Brackley yesterday and see for myself how our local police team are working to keep residents safe. We had some incredibly positive feedback about the excellent work they are doing, but it is also important that we reflect on the resources they have so that we can build on the excellent work they are doing.
“We know how key visible neighbourhood policing is in rural areas as well so that they don’t feel isolated, and it was really valuable to hear the concerns of some rural residents as well, particularly when it came to safety on our roads – so we can work with Speedwatch and our local policing team to take a look at that.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam