Policing changes for Dringhouses and Woodthorpe?

North Yorkshire Police have announced a shake up of their structures in York and the rest of the county.

They claim that their main aim is to use technology to increase the time that Police officers and PCSOs spend on the streets.

If it does that then it will get a lot of support from residents.

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In surveys that we have conducted recently, some residents have pointed to a reduced patrolling profile for the Police compared to 3 years ago.

The Police will also need to review their communications strategy.

Most residents – while welcoming the use of Twitter, Facebook and the like to provide information quickly – prefer to get a briefing leaflet through their letterbox. This used to be done using joint newsletters with the local Council but this seems to have petered out. Neighbourhood Watch schemes have been unable to fill the information gap in most of west York.

The detailed proposals for policing in York are still unclear.

The Police statement talks of reducing the number of neighbourhood policing teams in the City from 3 to 2. Provided the Sergeants and Inspectors are easy to contact and take time to get out in the community that may not matter.

The last thing that we need is more managers sat in Fulford Road.

The Police should operate out of local community centres and schools whenever possible.

All in all, with a consultation on the future of crime and policing in the City not due to finish until 15th June, the announcement seems a little premature and leaves a lot of unanswered questions

Police appeal for James Street accident witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after a moped rider was injured in a road traffic collision in York.

Collision

The rider, an 18-year-old local man, suffered broken ribs and leg injuries, when his yellow Aprilla moped collided with two vans on James Street at around 12.45pm on Wednesday 28 May 2014.

The drivers of the vans initially stopped at the scene of the collision but left without providing any details.

A number of other people stopped to help the injured man and officers are appealing for them to come forward and help the investigation.

Anyone who can help officers with their enquiries is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for PC Lauren McGillivray or York police.

Alternatively, information can be emailed to lauren.mcgillivray@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Please quote reference number 12140087525 when passing information about this incident.

Proposal to restrict public rights over five alleyways in Micklegate Ward, York using Gating Order Legislation.

In order to help prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, following consultation,  the York Council is considering making operative Gating Orders for

  • Millfield Road/Thorpe Street,
  • Thorpe Street / Russell Street,
  • Russell Street/ Scott Street,
  • Scott Street/ Nunmill Street and making a draft Gating Order for the alleyway between
  • Nunmill Street / Bishopthorpe Road.

More details click here

York police opinion survey and speed camera locations

Chief Constable Dave Jones and Julia Mulligan, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire are currently seeking the public’s views on safety cameras and speeding. Members of the public are invited to complete the on online survey which can be found by clicking here . 

The survey does have a question on 20 mph speed limits

Enforcement locations for North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety cameras for week commencing Wednesday 21 May 2014.

Safety camera van The mobile safety cameras will be in operation at the following sites at various times over the coming week. Cameras will not be in use all day, every day. The locations were accurate when this news release was produced.

You can now view the results of the safety camera enforcement activity on our website. Up to date data for the previous week is uploaded every Tuesday which can be interrogated by route and date ranges.
Deployment and results

Due to operating constraints, our mobile safety camera locations may change without prior warning.

  • A1237 Monks Cross, York
  • A64 eastbound Tadcaster  by-pass
  • A64 westbound Tadcaster by-pass
  • Skipwith Road, Escrick
  • Brayton Lane, Brayton, Selby
  • Millfield Road, Chapel Haddlesey
  • A63 Cliffe
  • A19 Burn
  • A162 Sherburn by-pass
  • A64 eastbound, Islington, Tadcaster
  • A64 westbound Street Houses, Bilborough
  • A64 westbound Wharfe Bridge, Tadcaster
  • B1228 Dunnington Lodge, Elvington
  • Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York
  • Strensall Road, Huntington, York
  • Church Lane, Wheldrake
  • Millfield lane, Poppleton, York
  • Greenshaw Drive, Haxby
  • A64 eastbound, Heslington, York
  • A64 westbound, Heslington, York

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    Police investigate Acomb assault

    York police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted near Askham Lane.

    It occurred at around 7pm on Tuesday 13 May 2014, on The Green where it meets Askham Lane, Acomb, involving a car driver and a pedestrian.

    As a result of the incident the pedestrian, a 62-year-old York man, suffered a cut to his head as well as cuts and bruising to one of his hands.

    A 42-year-old man from York who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

    PC Chris Storey, of York Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “If you witnessed the incident taking place, I urge you to contact the police straight away as you may have information which could progress my investigation.”

    Anyone who can assist officers with this enquiry should contact York police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Chris Storey.

    Alternatively, information can be emailed to christopher.storey@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

    York crime and policing update

    York police issue urgent appeal to find missing man

    York police have issued an urgent appeal to help trace a York man who has gone missing from his home in the Heworth area.

    Mandeep Ahluwalia

    41-year-old Mandeep Ahluwalia was last seen by his mother in the city on the afternoon of Friday 16 May 2014 and has not been seen or heard from since.

    He also left leaving his car, bank cards and mobile phone behind.

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    #AskTheChief webchat: your chance to quiz the Chief Constable

    North Yorkshire Police’s Chief Constable Dave Jones is hosting a live webchat to give residents the opportunity to ask any questions about crime and anti-social behaviour in their communities.

    Chat with the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire live online at one of our scheduled webchats.

    Mr Jones will be online between 5pm and 6pm on Monday 19 May 2014.

    To join the latest webchat visit www.northyorkshire.police.uk/webchat.

    You can also set yourself an email reminder in advance so you don’t miss it.

    Residents who are unable to take part in the live webchat are encouraged to send their questions to the Chief Constable in advance via the North Yorkshire Police Twitter account @NYorksPolice, using the hashtag #AskTheChief, or the Facebook page www.facebook.com/NorthYorkshirePolice.

    He would like to discuss people’s experiences with North Yorkshire Police and to hear suggestions about how the policing service in the county can be further improved.

    Mr Jones said: “As Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, I believe it is important for me to engage with our communities and find out their concerns.

    “This will my fourth webchat of 2014. I have found that they are a valuable way of receiving feedback from residents, helping me to understand the issues which are important to them so that we can improve the service we offer.

    “I look forward to answering as many of your questions as possible between 5pm and 6pm on Monday, so please try and join me online.”

     

    Crime and policing update

    Police appeal after car damaged in Clifton Moor, York

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged at Clifton Moor in York.

    The car, a red Ford Puma, was parked up at B&M on Stirling Road when it sustained damaged to the passenger side after being hit by another vehicle.

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    Magazine theft suspect sought by police

    York police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a number of magazine thefts from a shop in the city centre.

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    Over the past few weeks cycling and fishing magazines have been taken from WH Smith on Coney Street.

    Officers are investigating the thefts and are urging anyone who recognises the man in the images to contact them with information

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    Chapelfields gets PCSO again

    A new PCSO (Chris Simpson) has been appointed in to operate in the Chapelfields estate. There had been a few complaints about lack of policing profile in the estate over recent months.

    During the time that the Acomb Police Station is being renovated, staff and volunteers will be using Sanderson House on Bramham Road as a base.

    The volunteer front counter enquiry services will be available at Sanderson Court Community Centre at the following times:

    • Monday: 10am to noon;
    • Tuesday: 2pm to 4pm;
    • Wednesday: 6pm to 8pm;
    • Thursday: 6pm to 8pm;
    • Friday: 2pm to 4pm;
    • Saturday: 10am to noon; Sunday: Closed