Residents meet with the police

By Jessica Odubayo

8 February

Residents have been meeting police teams across the borough to air their views on crime – and help set priorities for the next six months.

Throughout January, Safer Neighbourhoods teams (SNTs) hosted public meetings as part of their commitment to the Met’s Policing Pledge.

The events were an opportunity for people living in each ward to discuss the issues that matter to them and for the teams to listen to their views.

Chief Inspector Nigel Nottidge said: “These meetings are a fantastic opportunity for our communities to tell us what they want us to focus our attention on in the coming months.

“We cannot police effectively without understanding exactly what our community wants us to address. By coming along to the meetings and listening to residents concerns, we can make Tower Hamlets a great place to live.”

Sergeant Tony Burton of Blackwall & Cubitt Town SNT said: “I was delighted to see so many residents attend our meeting. It highlights to me the residents on this ward want to be involved in the way it is policed.

“The team have recorded all questions and issues raised and will take this to the next ward panel meeting to assist with setting our priorities. I encourage more residents to attend future meetings to ensure the best possible consultation that will inevitably lead to the most effective use of the team.”

Visit your local police station or http://cms.met.police.uk/met/boroughs/tower_hamlets/index for details.