Here is your weekly update from the Team at Newton Aycliffe.
Firstly, we are pleased to announce that our first rapid deployment CCTV camera has been installed in Western area of the town to help us tackle anti-social behaviour. This was following a lot of hard work by members of the team and joint working with local Councillors.
As their name suggests, these cameras can be installed in a timely manner in areas which are identified as hotspots. The quality of these cameras are second to none and will allow us to identify offenders and gather evidence to use in criminal and civil proceedings.
Patrols have been conducted outside of local schools at ‘picking up and dropping off’ times to target motorists who park in restricted areas. Whilst we appreciate parents will often have a morning rush, inconsiderate parking puts children at risk so please think before you park.
Officers joined Councillors and partners from Durham County Council for a walkabout in the Woodham area. This was looking at local issues and working together to resolve them and will be happening in other areas of the town.
The carousel training resumed again this week, this time at Stephenson Way Junior School. This was educating children in years 5 and 6 around issues including internet safety, bullying, anti-social behaviour and crime & consequences. The children were all receptive and their reward was a visit from Police dogs Jet and Ben.
Officers have been creating and submitting files to be presented to the Crown Prosecution Service for a number of youths who are suspected of committing offences in local area. Again, this is ongoing work to combat the problems caused by a small number of youths.
On a final note, please take the necessary steps to safeguard your homes and belongings on these dark winters nights. Lights on timers are a great deterrent when you are away from home and are available from the Police station between 10-5pm. These were bought with funding through GAMP (Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership).
Please call into our Christmas Grotto on Saturday 11th December 2021 between 10-4pm where children can meet Santa Claus and receive a present, whilst adults can engage with the team and receive crime prevention devices.
We can also sign you up to KEEP IN THE KNOW which will keep you up to date with all the issues in your community. You can visit www.keepintheknow.co.uk if you can’t make it on Saturday.