Friday 6 November 2009
The Spenborough Neighbourhood Policing Team has welcomed a new Inspector.
Inspector Tim Holland who has 22 years of policing experience has taken up the reins from Acting Inspector Dave Whitfield who will remain a Sergeant at the NPT.
Inspector Holland hopes his experience will benefit local residents:
"I was formerly a Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant in Leeds, in particular covering the Hyde Park area. A lot of that work involved working with students. I will be looking to transfer some of that knowledge to Spenborough and use it to engage with younger people in the area. There is a lot of work which I think can be done alongside our partners in diverting young people into positive activities, especially over the holiday periods.
"I live in Kirklees and am fully aware of the various issues and concerns of local residents. I am married with a young son and understand how people, in particular families want to feel reassured that they are safe in the own neighbourhoods. The PCs and PCSOs in Spen are doing a good job in the area and I will be making sure we continue to provide a visible presence in your area at the times you need us most.
"There has been some good work undertaken in Spenborough and strong links forged with local partners. I want to build upon this and deliver the best possible standards to members of the public.
"Issues such as burglary and antisocial behaviour are priorities for the Neighbourhood Policing Team and the whole of the Force. Burglary in the Spen area is, however; relatively low compared to other areas. We can still not be complacent. It is important that we continue to make residents aware of crime prevention measures and also clampdown on those committing these offences.
"I am also aware that issues of speeding on the Burnleys Mill Estate which have been raised by local attending local meetings. I know that already work between the Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Road Policing Unit at Heckmondwike has been undertaken to tackle this. This dialogue on a very local level is key to identifying the problems and policing them.
"Within my role as Inspector, I am keen to keep people informed about what is happening in their community and answer their specific questions. I would therefore encourage people to come along to our 'Partner and Communities Together' or PACT meetings and tell us about the things which concern them.
"We can then consider the issues and set them as priorities. We will also be able to update you on what we have done or are doing about the problem. I believe the Neighbourhood Policing Team should be very much community driven and by attending the PACT meetings you can help to make a real difference. You can find the details of the next meeting on our website www.westyorkshire.police.uk/npt."
The Spenborough Neighbourhood Policing Team has welcomed a new Inspector.
Inspector Tim Holland who has 22 years of policing experience has taken up the reins from Acting Inspector Dave Whitfield who will remain a Sergeant at the NPT.
Inspector Holland hopes his experience will benefit local residents:
"I was formerly a Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant in Leeds, in particular covering the Hyde Park area. A lot of that work involved working with students. I will be looking to transfer some of that knowledge to Spenborough and use it to engage with younger people in the area. There is a lot of work which I think can be done alongside our partners in diverting young people into positive activities, especially over the holiday periods.
"I live in Kirklees and am fully aware of the various issues and concerns of local residents. I am married with a young son and understand how people, in particular families want to feel reassured that they are safe in the own neighbourhoods. The PCs and PCSOs in Spen are doing a good job in the area and I will be making sure we continue to provide a visible presence in your area at the times you need us most.
"There has been some good work undertaken in Spenborough and strong links forged with local partners. I want to build upon this and deliver the best possible standards to members of the public.
"Issues such as burglary and antisocial behaviour are priorities for the Neighbourhood Policing Team and the whole of the Force. Burglary in the Spen area is, however; relatively low compared to other areas. We can still not be complacent. It is important that we continue to make residents aware of crime prevention measures and also clampdown on those committing these offences.
"I am also aware that issues of speeding on the Burnleys Mill Estate which have been raised by local attending local meetings. I know that already work between the Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Road Policing Unit at Heckmondwike has been undertaken to tackle this. This dialogue on a very local level is key to identifying the problems and policing them.
"Within my role as Inspector, I am keen to keep people informed about what is happening in their community and answer their specific questions. I would therefore encourage people to come along to our 'Partner and Communities Together' or PACT meetings and tell us about the things which concern them.
"We can then consider the issues and set them as priorities. We will also be able to update you on what we have done or are doing about the problem. I believe the Neighbourhood Policing Team should be very much community driven and by attending the PACT meetings you can help to make a real difference. You can find the details of the next meeting on our website www.westyorkshire.police.uk/npt."
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