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The Ravensbury team in partnership with Ward Panel members have agreed on the following Ward priorities: • Anti Social behaviour in general • Anti Social behaviour by motorists • School Truancy Anti Social Behaviour in general Ravensbury Safer Neighbourhoods Team are continually monitoring the issue of Anti Social behaviour by youths in Morden Town Centre and are currently working with Safer Merton in order to resolve the situation. The team have conducted a survey of local businesses in order to address their individual observations and concerns. Anti Social Behaviour by motorists Ravensbury Safer Neighbourhoods Team is continuing to deal proactively with offending motorists and issue fixed penalty notices to these drivers. Each offender can expect to receive three penalty points on their driving licence as well as a sixty pound penalty fine. School Truancy Ravensbury Safer Neighbourhoods Team will continue with Truancy patrols in the New Year. The team have previously been involved in Pan London Truancy operations which proved to be extremely successful. We are clearly intent on building on this success and addressing this Ward priority. Burglary Alert During this busy period we ask you to be vigilant and protect your homes and property from burglars with the following crime prevention advice: 1. SECURE PROPERTY BOUNDARIES Restricting access to your rear garden reduces your chance of suffering a burglary. The installation of solid gates, locks, high fences, prickly bushes and anti-climb paint are cheap and are highly effective deterrents against burglars. 2. SECURE WINDOWS AND DOORS Don’t become a victim of crime; ensure that your windows and doors are secure: • Fit and use British standard deadlocks to external doors • Fit locks to all windows • Remove keys from locked windows and doors and store them out of sight • If your house is unattended consider fitting timer switches to lights, as it may become dark before you return • Keep valuables out of sight 3. REMAIN VIGILANT If, you ever feel that someone is acting suspiciously please contact the Police immediately. Do not confront them as your personal safety is paramount to us. 4. CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE If you would like further advice regarding crime prevention, we would be happy to assist you and attend your home at a suitable time at your convenience. For further advice please visit www.metbumblebee.org From all of us at Ravensbury Team we would like to wish you all a very “Happy Christmas & a Happy New Year”. The Team look forward to working with you all and addressing your concerns throughout 2010. The next Drop-in surgery will be Wednesday 27/01/2010 between 1900-2100 hrs at the Watermeads For the full list of future drop in surgeries please follow the attached link. www.met.police.uk/teams/merton/ravensbury/index.php If you would like to pose any questions, share information or have any concerns or issues please feel free to contact us: Tel 0208 721 2725 E mail address Ravensbury: SNT@met.police.uk