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October priority updates


Please see our priority updates for October;

 

Priority 1

To reduce and prevent theft from stores and support local businesses with retail crime

 

 YOU SAID: 

-Our business community have expressed that theft from their stores is a problem in the City Centre.

 

WE DID:

-PC Tom has conducted tailored visits to multiple businesses including WH Smiths and Holland & Barrett. During the visits steps are taken to identify what action can be taken to improve guardians and prevent theft. 

-High visibility patrols have been conducted in key shopping areas including Highcross, Haymarket, Hight St and Gallowtree Gate.

-Our PCSO's have completed multiple engagements at our shopping centres supporting businesses, staff and shoppers with crime prevention and reduction advice. 

-During October we conducted a targeted week of action for the safer business action week. During this week over a 130 stores were visited and offered support, 9 suspects arrested and over 50 charges for theft from store obtained.

-A prolific shoplifter has been issued with a criminal behaviour order (CBO) following charges for theft and another male charged with numerous theft offences has seen his CBO varied preventing him from entering numerous stores.

 

Priority 2

Darker Nights and Night Time Economy Safety

 

YOU SAID: 

-During the darker nights you want to feel safe when commuting, shopping and enjoying the night life.

 

WE DID:

-We have conducted another deployment of operation Oversee to promote safety during the night time economy. During this deployment we conducted enhanced licensing checks at pubs, bars, clubs and off-licences within our policing area. 7 locations visited with 4 breaches identified. Written warning issued to 1 venue, verbal warning for 2 venues and the final establishment has rectified the issues after discussion with the licensing officer.

-We have worked with community safety to install new locks at Angel Gateway preventing access to the location during the darker evenings.

-Our licensing officer, PC Jeff has taken a licensed premise to review following multiple breaches. Our intention is to implement stricter conditions to uphold public safety. Failure will result in us applying for a revocation of license. 

 

Priority 3

Student and youth related Anti-Social Behaviour focused around Bath Lane area

 

 YOU SAID: 

-Anti-social behaviour caused by students and youths during the darker evenings and at key dates such as Halloween and Bonfire night increases.

 

WE DID:

-High visibility patrols of the location have been conducted and 2 students have been provided with words of advice in line with the incremental approach following reports of ASB.

-A student who has repeatedly breached his conditions of tenancy has been served paperwork to start the eviction process.

-A student has been safeguarded following reports of feeling unsafe, PC Ellis has supplied her with a panic alarm and given her safety advice. 

-Multiple vehicles have been seized from Bath Lane following patrols to tackle the ASB in the locality. 

-A planned policing operation has been implemented for Halloween and Bonfire night to prevent issues occurring. A joint visit has been conducted with the community fire safety team to deliver advice to students and staff.

 


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(Leicestershire Police, Sgt 4081, Central Leicester)

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