Priority day of action carried out in Baldock, Letchworth and villages

The North Herts Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) carried out a priority day of action yesterday (Wednesday 18 September).

Officers carried out speed checks in the morning at three locations - Bedford Road and Pixmore Way in Letchworth and London Road in Baldock.

The checks resulted in several drivers being stopped and given words of advice while others were issued traffic offence reports.

The afternoon saw officers patrolling the rural villages of Ashwell, Therfield, Kelshall, Sandon, Reed and Newnham. The target was to deter hare coursing and carry out engagement with the farming community.

North Herts NPT Sergeant Ryan Champion, said: “We have more of these days planned and are completing at least one a month tackling different issues and priorities on officers’ wards.

“Our priorities are decided at priority setting forums which are made up of police and local councillors.

“Prior to these meetings we send out Herts Connected surveys to local residents asking for their concerns and what they see as a priority for us to tackle. Please do continue to complete these surveys as they are a great way of voicing your views on policing in your local area.

“You can join our community messaging platform Herts Connected. You will receive free local police messages and Neighbourhood Watch, Action Fraud and the Police and Crime Commissioner if that’s what you choose when you sign up.”