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Meet your local team

Inspector Gordon Tait

PS Rob Wilkes

PC Scott Whyte

PC Dave Burden

PCSO Stuart McLaughlin

Also:

PCSO James Pegg

PCSO Kay Plummer

PCSO Trevor Smyth

PCSO James Manser

PCSO Richard Kenton

PCSO Robert Forder

PCSO Dave Lacey

Current neighbourhood policing priorities

1. Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour is a concern for the London Bridge community. This was brought to our attention from feed back from passenger surgeries and PACT meeting.

Actions

The London Bridge neighbourhood team are fully committed to deal with acts of disorder, drunkenness and intimidation.
The team will be conducting high visibility patrols and targeted patrols in this time period.
There will be robust response in relation to any anti-social behaviour being committed at London Bridge station.
This will reduce the fear of crime and provide a safe environment for passengers.
A problem solving profile has been created to focus and record our actions to combat anti-social behaviour on our neighbourhood.
Staff have raised concerns about anti-social behaviour occurring on Sunday mornings. It has been identified that the concerns are regarding people leaving bars and night clubs in the area after nights out. Some of the team have changed their shifts to adapt to this and enable us to combat any anti-social behaviour.

Results

The team have had some significant results in combating late night anti-social behaviour.
The team has seen a decrease in anti-social behaviour offences being committed at London Bridge.
Officers have taken positive action against offenders which has resulted in arrest and prosecution.
In February 2012, there have been 9 incidents reported of Anti-social Behaviour at London Bridge. This is a reduction on the previous month.

2. Staff assaults

Staff assaults are top priority for the London Bridge team, the safety of staff is taken very seriously. Working in partnership with the rail industry, the team is committed to identifying and detecting those who use intimidation and violence.

Actions

The team conduct regular patrols of ticket barriers and platforms, liaising with rail staff at flash point areas.
Some of the team have also spent time with station staff discussing conflict resolution skills.
The team take zero tolerance approach to allegations of physical assault or verbal abuse towards staff.
Offenders are dealt with in a prompt and effective manner, with the aim of bringing them to justice as quickly as possible.
This approach allows staff to be able to do their job without fear of assault.

Results

During February 2012 have been no assaults of staff at London Bridge Station.

3. Theft

Theft from retail outlets at London Bridge station are a concern.

The London Bridge neighbourhood team are committed to tackling theft offences through detection and prevention.

Actions

The team conduct regular high visibility patrols of the retail outlets liaising with shop staff and security personnel.
Crime prevention advice has also been discussed with tenants.
The team are also working closely with our partners in the Crime Action Team and Network Rail in combating this issue. Identifying repeat offenders and arresting them.
Officers are involved in an anti-theft operation – Op Cob Web which is focused on reducing and deterring crime. This is acheived through high visibility policing, crime prevention advice and property and bike marking schemes.

Results

There have only been 4 thefts reported at London Bridge in 2012 compared with 11 which occured during the same period last year.

Stations we cover

Click on a station from this team for detailed crime information (opens in a new window).

Upcoming events

Community Engagements

Local Developments

The team have been heavily involved in meetings with the Shard, the station and local communities to discuss the impact the current construction work and development will have on the area. Topics discussed included the progress of the developments, how it will impact on the community, police response to this and emergency/contingency plans.

Samaratians

All officers at London Bridge attended a suicide awareness course recently run by the Samaritans. This has helped officers understand more about the issues surrounding suicide and how to engage and help suicidal people they may encounter on the station.

Southwark Young Pilgrims

PCSO Gary Poulson is the liaison officer for the Southwark Young Pilgrims. The team liaises with this project on any youth issues.

Police and Communities together (PACT) Meetings

This meeting is with station staff, shop tenants and managers discussing issues and problems.

The meetings held at the Network Rail Officers at London Bridge railway station, Station Approach, London SE1 8SP.

5 May 2012 - Network Rail offices London Bridge - 10am-11am

5 June 2012 - Network Rail offices London Bridge - 10am-11am

5 July 2012 - Network Rail offices London Bridge - 10am-11am

3August 2012 - Network Rail offices London Bridge - 10am-11am

5 September 2012 - Network Rail offices London Bridge - 10am-11am

5 October 2012 - Network Rail offices London Bridge - 10am-11am

5 November 2012 - Network Rail offices London Bridge - 10am-11am

5 December 2012 - Network Rail offices London Bridge - 10am-11am

Passenger Surgeries

This is a chance for the general public to meet the team and discuss any issues and problems you may have.

16 May 2012 - Cannon Street Station Booking hall -12pm-2pm

21 May 2012 - Charing Cross Station Booking hall - 8pm-10pm

13 June 2012 - Cannon Street Station Booking hall -12pm-2pm

25 June 2012 - Charing Cross Station Booking hall - 8pm-10pm

11 July 2012 - Cannon Street Station Booking hall -12pm-2pm

23 July 2012 - Charing Cross Station Booking hall - 8pm-10pm

15 August 2012 - Cannon Street Station Booking hall -12pm-2pm

27 August 2012 - Charing Cross Station Booking hall - 8pm-10pm

12 September 2012 - Cannon Street Station Booking hall -12pm-2pm

24 September 2012 - Charing Cross Station Booking hall - 8pm-10pm

17 October 2012 - Cannon Street Station Booking hall -12pm-2pm

29 October 2012 - Charing Cross Station Booking hall -8pm-10pm

14 November 2012 - Cannon Street Station Booking hall -12pm-2pm

26 November 2012 - Charing Cross Station Booking hall - 8pm-10pm

12 December 2012 - Cannon Street Station Booking hall -12pm-2pm

24 December 2012 - Charing Cross Station Booking hall -8pm-10pm

Previous Events

Community Engagements

OP COBWEBB

Crime reduction operations were conducted at London Bridge and other major stations in London focusing mainly on theft of passenger property. Crime prevention stands were set up for 2 days and officers from local teams engaged with the public and gave out crime prevention advice and offered free property marking. This operation proved a great success and more days of action are planned in the coming months.

Rough Sleepers

PCSO Kay Plummer works in partnership with the SPOT (St Mungo's Street Population Out Reach Team). Kay's role is to identify any new rough sleepers around London Bridge station and refer them to the SPOT will then arrange hostel accommodation, so that the person does not spend more than two nights on the streets.

Kay has also recently has completed a sponsored rough sleep to raise money for local homeless charity.

Passenger Surgeries

18 April 2012 - Cannon Street Station - Completed

23 April 2012 - Charing Cross Station - Completed

21 March 2012 - Cannon Street Station - Completed

23 March 2012 - Charing Cross Station - Completed

22 February 2012 - Cannon Street Station - Completed

26 February 2012 - Charing Cross Station - Completed

27 January 2012 - Charing Cross Station - Completed

18 January 2012 - Cannon Street Station - Completed

PACT Meetings

4 April 2012 - Completed