Stretford resident, Gurdev Singh launched the first meeting of M32 Neighbourhood Watch last night. Mr Singh had been inspired to action by an increase in burglary attempts across the M32 area and a decline in street cleanliness, particularly dog faeces.
It was attended by PC Darwent and the PCSOs for Stretford, Jon Darlison and Mike Wild; as well as Mark Dale from Trafford Council and five local councillors and local residents.
The immediate focus was on reporting channels for criminal activity and environmental crime.
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When should I use 101?
You should call 101 to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response. For example, if:
- Your car has been stolen
- Your property has been damaged
- You suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood
Or to:
- Give the police information about crime in your area
- Speak to the police about a general enquiry
You should always call 999 when it is an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.
Reporting Online
PC Darwent updated the meeting on improvements to the GMP Police website and how online reporting of non-emergency crime was coming into wider use.
The reporting form is so much more accessible straight from the front page.
Just go to:
GMP Police
And follow the instructions
Dog Poo and Littering
These are not police matters. They can be reported on 0161 912 2000. Mark Dale from the council’s enforcement team was keen to hear from people who’d seen the dog defecation happen. People who walk their dogs tend to be creatures of habit, if someone is failing to clean up after their dog, they’re likely to be doing it at the same time and place. Get in touch with the team and they will come out. Mark made the point they’d caught a repeat offender at 4am. They need the intel of exactly when it’s happening.
There was a discussion about people who do bag the dog poo but throw the bag into trees etc. The theory is that these people are picking up because people are about but they’re throwing it because they refuse to take it home. Mark is particularly keen to get a prosecution of this awful behaviour and would particularly welcome any recording of this on cctv etc.
Environmental Enforcement
M32 Neighbourhood Watch Group
The group is primarily Facebook based. It already has over 600 members. This was just the launch. The organisers are hoping that it can become a regular meeting and place for information sharing.
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