Three Rivers Neighbourhood Watch

If you see anything suspicious or you are concerned about anti-social behaviour, it is important that you ring the non-emergency number

0845 33 00 222

If you see a crime being committed

Dial 999

NhW Watch Liaison officer
Malcolm Adcock

01923 472627

Crime Prevention
Officer
Gary Sibson

01923 472624

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Property Record Sheet

Have you thought of making a list of your valuables?
Making a list of all valuable items and taking a photograph of them too may be considered a laborious task, but once completed, it will improve the chances of recovering your property should you be unlucky enough to be the victim of crime. Completed lists should be kept safe for future reference.
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Abbots Langley
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Chorleywood
Croxley Green
Eastbury
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Mill End
Moor Park
Northwood
Oxhey Hall
Penn
Rickmansworth
Sarratt
South Oxhey

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The Citation for the winning South Oxhey Team Reads:

"The South Oxhey team have been inspirational in bringing the social change that has taken place in Hayling, Northwick and Ashridge Wards, collectively known as South Oxhey, over the past few years. The team recently played a key role in the nationally broadcast Choir Programme on BBC2, which featured five one-hour episodes about how the South Oxhey community pulled together to form the largest choir in the UK. The creator of this programme, Gareth Malone, was particularly impressed with how the local police worked with the community to resolve the many problems that exist in the area and, from national statistics, is highlighted as one of the most socially-deprived areas in England and Wales. The team has also worked to develop excellent working relationships with many partners including voluntary services, Parish, District and County Councillors, Neighbourhood Watch, Youth Connexions, schools, libraries and churches. The South Oxhey Neighbourhood Action Group was set up, with the team playing a leading role, having been highlighted over the past three years as being one of the most proactive policing teams in the county."

SCHOOLS OUT - SO
WATCHOUT

The Summer Holidays are fast approaching and that means that thousands of schools will be closed for up to eight weeks – which makes them a target for thieves and vandals.
School Watch is an extension of Neighbourhood Watch, which successfully helps to cut down crime and help keep the area in which we live one of the safest in Britain .
If you live near a school, or pass by regularly on your way to the shops or work, keep an eye out for anything suspicious or which just doesn’t look right in the grounds or near the buildings.
Also If you walk your dog early in the morning or late in the evening and passing the school grounds and you see something suspicious, then report the incident as soon as you can to the police.
One of the biggest deterrents to criminals who always believe the coast is clear is not knowing when someone is likely to come by and spot them.
Youth Crime Reduction Officer for Three Rivers Sue Desmond said: “School premises are sometimes a place for young people to gather when it is closed, as there are often little nooks and out of the way spots which cannot be seen from outside the school grounds.
“Additionally, Secondary schools locally have problems with skateboarders and 'stunt' cyclists entering the grounds and causing damage during their activities, as well as damage caused to football posts and other property. This in itself impacts on the pupils when they return to school, because their facilities become unusable.
“The summer holidays are often a time when schools undertake construction or major maintenance projects in preparation for the new term in September. This sometimes means that heavy building equipment or scaffolding may be on site, thus increasing the risk of serious injury to anyone who enters without permission, and increasing the risk of such high value property being stolen.
“I would urge any member of the public to report incidents, where they think someone is on school grounds who shouldn't be there. This could prevent costly crime and serious injuries.”
Call police on 999 for emergencies and 0845 3300222 for non emergencies.

SMILEY SID SLOWS SPEEDERS DOWN

PCSO Christopher Bignell operates SID which shows a smiley face at drivers

MEET SID – his smiley or sad face is about to let motorists in Three Rivers know in no uncertain terms if they keeping to or breaking speed limits.
SID – or the more technical Speed Indicator Display – is now on duty in Three Rivers.
The Technology is the latest weapon to be employed by Herts Police to try to combat speeding motorists.
And Three Rivers is one of the first areas in the county to have SID.
Motorists will have their speeds shown up on a large display as they approach and if they are under the limit a smiley face will appear.
But if they are over the limit then a sad face will appear which could lead to a fine for speeding and points on the offender’s licence.
PC Sharon Hill, ward constable for Moor Park and Eastbury explained: “This is a new method in trying to educate motorists to be careful when driving and to keep within the speed limit.
“Speeding is still a major issue in Three Rivers. Many motorists do not realise just how easy it is to go over the limit and they need to be reminded.”
Sharon said that so far, SID’s smiley face has brought a smile on most motorists faces.
But those who get a sad face are pulled over and warned about their driving and could end up being penalised.
Tickets can only be issued by police, but when SID is operated by PCSOs the speeds of law breaking motorists will be recorded and handed over to officers.
Another plan under discussion is stop speeders using SID and have local schoolchildren – unders supervision of the police – speak to motorists.
The kids will inform the motorists that their speed could have ended up seriously injuring them or a worst killed them.
“It is all about making motorists realise that speeding can lead to very serious consequences,” added Sharon.
SID will be popping up in various speeding hotspots in the area. The device, which has already been used in Batchworth Lane, Oxhey Drive, Carpenders Avenue, Hampermill Lane and Hayling Road.

SOUTH OXHEY TEAM COPS TOP AWARD

Hertfordshire Police Authority chair Stuart Nagler extreme left with the winning team from left to right PCSO Mikey Robinson, PCSO Jay Orr, PC Emma Baker, PCSO Kirsty Gilling, PS Luke Mitchell ,PCSO Che Cooper, PC Sarah Calcut, PCSO Rob Rawling and PC Martin Fish.

A Three Rivers Police squad has won a top award to become the first ever Neighbourhood Policing Team of the Year in Hertfordshire.

The South Oxhey Safer Neighbourhood team, led by Sgt Luke Mitchell, was described as “Inspirational” in the citation at the Hertfordshire Police Authority’s annual awards ceremony.

It is an amazing achievement for the team in one of the most socially deprived areas in England and Wales.

The team also covers other areas including Oxhey Hall and Carpenders Park, but it is chiefly their work in South Oxhey which has led them to picking up the inauguaral award.

Luke received the ward from Hertfordshire Police Authority Chair Stuart Nagler, at a ceremony in County Hall.

Other members of the team who joined Luke in the celebrations were PCs Emma Baker, Sarah Calcutt and Martin Fish. PCSOs Che Cooper, Kirsty Gilling, Janet Orr, Robert Rawlings and Michael Robinson.

The team was chosen for the finals out of 94 teams throughout Hertfordshire and on the night they beat off competition from eight other areas.

Luke said: “This is a real team effort from everyone based at South Oxhey. And it is a major recognition for all the hard work that has gone on here in the last few years. We are always coming up with new initiatives which colleagues from other areas are anxious to follow and learn from. And a great community spirit has been built up with residents in the area.”

George Holland Thre Rivers Neighbourhood Inspector said: “What is also fantastic is the number of thank you letters and cards the whole team receives from residents they have helped.

“It is absolutely amazing that five years ago, no one in South Oxhey would even speak to the police, now they provide intelligence, evidence and support us 100%.

County Councillor, Sally Newton, Police Authority lead member for East Herts announced the winner and said: “There are over 90 Neighbourhood Policing Teams in the county, made up of over 700 officers, staff, specials and volunteers, working with communities to identify and tackle local problems.

“The nominations are testament to the excellent work they are doing and to the appreciation shown by the local communities they serve.

“The winning team has, to some extent, already tasted fame. Highlighted as one of the most proactive policing teams in the county, they have developed excellent partnership working with a wide range of local organisations and the diverse communities that it serves. The team has also successfully tackled local crime and disorder, arresting offenders and gaining convictions for drug dealing, burglary, theft and car crime.

“Their work has also had an enormous impact on the levels of anti-social behaviour, with the team working with local partners to provide much needed diversionary activities.

“Together they have gained the respect and trust of local communities, who highly praise their work. They work in one of the most socially deprived locations in England and Wales and their achievements won the admiration of presenter, Gareth Malone, when he was producing The Choir programme for BBC2.”

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