Have your say on local policing priorities across Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Constabulary is seeking views from members of the public as it looks to set its next round of local policing priorities.

What is a local policing priority?

Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding and drug-related crime.

They set local policing priorities every four months, to provide a specific focus on the issues which are currently causing the most concern to residents locally.

What can the public expect?

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the agreed priorities, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

What about other crime and issues?

The county is split into 10 policing areas known as community safety partnerships (CSPs). Each CSP is covered by NPTs but is also policed by Intervention officers who respond to emergency calls, the Local Crime Unit which investigates the more serious crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault, and specialist units such as Operation Scorpion who work to tackle acquisitive crime. They are also supported by central teams which work countywide.

While there will be a focus on the local priorities, officers will continue to respond to daily business as usual, as well as forcewide priorities and any emerging issues which require more immediate action.

Superintendent Anna Wright said: “Feedback from members of the public plays a big part in our decision making and is used to help shape the priorities, alongside an analysis of local data.

“We want to ensure that local policing resources are focusing on the issues that matter most, so I’d encourage everyone to share their views with us.”

Members of the public can give their views anonymously before the end of April.