Crewe & Nantwich News

More Strength to Neighbourhood Policing The Cheshire Police Eastern Area Commander says he is confident changes to the Area’s structure will provide a more responsive policing service that is resilient and flexible. The new look is based on Targeted Patrol Team officers being integrated into Neighbourhood Policing Teams to carry out locally-based response work. Chief Superintendent Mick Garrihy said, “The local team now responds to emergency calls for service and response officers have a detailed knowledge of local issues, hot-spot locations and repeat offenders. It avoids silo working and strengthens the neighbourhood policing model which is so successful.” Changes also include a new unit to police the roads and prevent their use by criminals.

Change at Crewe Inspector Andrew Smith, who has taken charge of Crewe Neighbourhood Policing Unit says bedding down the changes will be a key part of his new role. He intends the Neighbourhood Policing Teams in Crewe, Haslington and Shavington will be even more visible as they continue tackling anti social behaviour and crimes which affect the local communities. “Neighbourhood Policing has already come a long way. We want to strengthen it and move it on to the next stage,” he says.

Five Year Pub Ban A thirty years old man from Crewe has been barred from every pub, bar, club and licensed restaurant in Crewe and Nantwich for five years as part of an Anti Social Behaviour Order. The application for the order was brought by Cheshire Police, supported by Cheshire East Council. Sergeant Christian Watkins said, “This man has been subject to a Pub Watch ban for eight years but repeatedly tried to ignore it. When staff refuse to serve him he becomes aggressive and threatening. If he does that now he will be arrested and face further action in the courts.”

Red Card Warning Officers from Cheshire Police Eastern Area warned they will take a firm line against disorder in pubs during the World Cup. Chief Inspector Paul Carroll said, “People who go to watch the matches in a pub have the right to enjoy the event. Anyone who uses it as an excuse for excessive drinking and then starts to be abusive will find Police Officers appear very quickly.” Cheshire Police and partner agencies also used the run-up to the World Cup to launch a campaign highlighting the support available to victims of domestic abuse. Chief Inspector Carroll said, “Because of increased drinking domestic violence can increase during events like this. We hope that this campaign reinforces the all year round message that domestic abuse in any form is not acceptable.”

Mini Motos Seized at Crewe Police Officers have begun special under cover patrols to seize mini motos being used illegally on the “Joey the Swan” recreation area at Crewe. Constable Dan Sambrook said, “The bikes are a real danger to people, especially children and old people, who are using the park properly. We are carrying out plain clothes patrols on push bikes to catch these young riders.” Three mini motos were seized in the first week. They are all likely to go to the crusher.