Police Report
- 2008 March
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Community and Neighbourhood
Watch News - Issue 43 - March 2008
COMMUNITY BEAT OFFICERS
In A Division we are committed to working with you to identify and address
local issues. Community Beat Officers (CBO's) play a vital role across
Edinburgh. An extensive review of the role of these dedicated officers
has just been completed. In the coming months I will implement a number
of recommendations that will ensure officers are able to provide the best
possible service to you.
These recommendations include ensuring officers
are able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the communities in
which they work. CBO's will work with officers from the Neighbourhood
Action Unit to establish 'Street Surgeries' where you can speak directly
to Police Officers with local knowledge. Improved communication links
will also be established including internet services so that you can contact
your CBO more easily.
All CBO's will attend a training day on the
18th March where they will be given information and advice to fulfil their
role and provide the best service to you.
Public Transport Liaison Officer –
Bus/Car stoning incidents
Efforts are continuing to tackle crime and anti-social
behaviour on public transport; however there has been a recent rise in
youths throwing stones and other missiles at passing buses and vehicles
throughout Edinburgh.
The Police and bus companies are committed to
developing new crime initiatives to detect those youths responsible.
To date the Decoy Bus has been used in areas
whereby buses have been stoned. This is a partnership initiative whereby
a Route Manager drives the Decoy Bus into problematic areas with plain-clothes
officers onboard. An unmarked police vehicle follows the bus with further
plain-clothes officers onboard. Should any youths stone the Decoy Bus,
the plain-clothes officers in the following vehicle are able to arrest
the offenders.
Many of the youths responsible for throwing
stones at passing vehicles may be perceive this as a prank, as they don’t
appreciate the consequences of their actions. These crimes are extremely
dangerous to both vehicular/pedestrian traffic. Your community can help
with any information relating to these incidents by contacting the police:
- Please consider the use of 999.
- Contact 0131-311-3131 to provide information.
- If you want to remain anonymous phone Crimestoppers 0800555111
Ward 10 - Meadows / Morningside
This is the March edition of your monthly newsletter.
There were 42 reported crimes in respect of your ward for the month of
February 2008.
DOMESTIC HOUSEBREAKING
There were three housebreakings and one attempted
housebreaking.
On the 2nd Feb, the premises at Polwarth Terrace
were entered after a ground floor window was forced open. Cash and a briefcase
were stolen.
On the 12th Feb a flat at Gilmore Place was
entered by forcing the front door. A computer and an iPod were stolen.
On the 22nd Feb a flat at Montpelier Park was
entered by forcing the front door lock. A laptop computer was stolen.
Also on the 22nd Feb an attempt was made to
enter premises at Gillespie Crescent by forcing the front door. Entry
was gained but a male was disturbed and he made good his escape.
BUSINESS HOUSEBREAKING
There were no attempted business housebreakings.
AUTO CRIME
On the 14th Feb an attempt was made to steal
a Piaggio motor scooter by breaking the stearing lock. The lock held.
THEFT FROM
VEHICLES
There was one attempted theft from a vehicle.
Between the 7th – 12th Feb a Fiat Punto
was entered at Bruntsfield Gardens but nothing was stolen.
ARRESTS/ REPORTS
A 14 year old male was reported for eleven counts
of graffiti within the Merchiston beat.
The particular ‘tag’ used by this youth was the word ‘DEAMS’.
These crimes occurred at Forbes Road, Montpelier x 3, Admiral Terrace,
Montpelier Park, Gilmore Place x 2, Leamington Terrace, Upper Gilmore
Place and at Bruntsfield Place. He was also charged with numerous other
counts of graffiti within the central area of Edinburgh.
A 12 year old female and a 13 year old female
were reported for assault at Viewforth on the 5th Feb.
A 35 year old male was reported for a breach of the peace at Bruntsfield
Place on the 6th Feb.
A 45 year old male was reported for an assault
on police at Home Street on the 6th Feb.
A 20 year old male was reported for a breach
of bail at Leamington Terrace on the 10th Feb.
An 18 year old male and a 20 year old male were
reported for a breach of the peace at Home Street on the 17th Feb.
A 61 year old male was reported for an assault
at Napier Road on the 27th Feb.
TAGGED INCIDENTS
During the month there were 150 incidents logged
by the police in respect of your ward. Of these only 11 were graded 1,
i.e. emergencies; 35 were Graded 2 i.e. not emergencies but should be
responded to within one hour. The remainder were dealt with by the Community
Beat Officer or patrol officers.
COMMUNITY
BEAT OFFICERS
PC Alan Hopper (email)
Inspector Tom Galbraith (email)
PC Carlyn McGhee – Neighbourhood Action Unit (email)
St LEONARDS POLICE STATION (0131-662-5000)
COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT (0131-221-2050 / 2100)
And Finally
Inspector Galbraith has moved on to the Diversity
Unit at Fettes HQ.
Inspector Richard Horan has taken over from Inspector Galbraith and is
based at St Leonards Police Station.
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