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Quite a lengthy news letter this month so I’ve split it into two sections. The first is an update of what has been happening on the ward. The second contains useful information about where to register valuable property, a Police consultation process and the final initiative under the ‘Drive Out’ programme. WARD NEWS Sgt Chapman assisted in the arrest of another male for theft of number plates. These types of crimes have lowered on the ward but not yet stopped completely. At present the trend is to target vans and other vehicles where tools have been stolen. House burglary has dropped and we have only had one report of a house being entered this month. There has been other activity around houses though with a shed and a garage broken into. We have noticed an increase in the number of trades people cold-calling at houses touting for work where these thefts have occurred. We have conducted a letter drop in these streets with crime prevention advice. PCSO Glackin has arranged for the 22nd Scout Group to help tidy an elderly resident’s garden that had come to our notice as neighbours were concerned about the cold callers at their address offering services. If you know of any others who would benefit from this or if you are involved in a group that could assist in a similar way then please contact us. PCSO Glackin assisted at the British Transport Police operation targeting drivers jumping the red lights at the level crossing on West Barnes Lane by the Earl Beatty Pub. Numerous drivers were reported for the offence over the day. Sgt Chapman and PCSO Clargo attended a Tamil Cultural Event at Coombe Boys School. As well as increasing our knowledge of the community we work for this was a good opportunity to meet people from the area and arrange future initiatives. For example the roads on the ward near the A3 have limited Neighbourhood Watch coverage and it is hoped that attending such events a co-ordinator for the streets can be found. Once the co-ordinator is identified the rest fits into place easily. The area around the A3 at Shannons Corner is going to be looked at on the 6th July as part of the Action in Merton scheme which involves the council and other agencies looking at a particular area to see how it can be improved. PCSO Clargo is involved in the process so if you have any suggestions then please contact us and he will pass them on. USEFUL INFORMATION A useful website for residents to register the IMEI number of their mobile telephone is the Immobilise website www.immobilise.com. When police come into contact with people with phones that cannot be accounted for or are otherwise suspicious the IMEI number will be run through this system. When there is a phone found on the system this allows police to contact the loser and ensure offenders are prosecuted. The website can be used to register other valuable property; basically anything with a serial number can be entered. You can check the IMEI number on your phone by pressing *#06# . Have Your Say on Policing in London The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) is consulting on London's policing priorities and is interested in the opinion of people in your ward. People can take part in the consultation by completing a short questionnaire online (www.mpa.gov.uk/publications/policingplans/haveyoursay/) or calling 020 7202 0063 for a paper copy or telephone questionnaire. The Have Your Say on Policing in London consultation closes on Friday 26 November 2010. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer with the consultation. DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME Come and get your free ‘Secur-I-Disc’ tamper proof tax disc holder as part of an ongoing campaign to drive out vehicle crime in the Borough. The ‘Secur-I Disc’ tax disc holder prevents the re-use of a tax disc, thereby making it pointless to steal. Merton Police Crime Prevention Advisor PC Greg HUNT said, "This is our final intervention of the ‘Drive Out Vehicle Crime’ campaign which has been a real success in getting the message out to the public to take valuables with them and to secure their vehicles. We hope the Merton residents will continue in this trend to keep ‘theft from vehicle’ statistics down”. Your local Safer Neighbourhood Teams will continue to run smaller more local crime prevention events within the Community”. The ‘Secur-I-Disc’ tamper proof tax disc holder are available free of charge at the vehicle crime road shows run by your local Safer Neighbourhood Teams or by contacting your local Safer Neighbourhood Team. For further crime reduction advice contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team. The West Barnes Team continues to work hard in your area. For any further information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team as detailed below. Graham Chapman PS 54VW West Barnes Safer Neighbourhood Team 0208 721 2454 email: westbarnes.snt@met.police.uk