Local Police Win SNT of the Year Award

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Accolade presented by New Police Chief

Shepherd's Bush Green Safer Neighbourhood Team has won the prestigious SNT of the Year accolade, awarded by new Metropolitan Police chief, Bernard Hogan-Howe.

Shepherd's Bush Green ward is one of the busiest in the borough and home to Westfield Shopping Centre, Queens Park Rangers football club, BBC Television Centre and four underground stations.

Despite these challenges, the SNT has contributed to a reduction in most priority crime areas.

Borough Commander, Chief Superintendent Lucy D'Orsi paid tribute to the team, saying: "I am delighted that the hard work and professionalism continually demonstrated by the Shepherd's Bush Green Enhanced Safer Neighbourhoods Team has been recognised with this award.

"It reflects the dedication and commitment that the officers have to the Borough and in particular their Ward and local community. The fact that they are judged to be the team of the year out of over 620 other wards within the Metropolitan Police District gives an indication of their performance."

Between June and November 2011 the team arrested 497 people. They also carried out 1,487 stop and searches, obtained six new Anti-social Behaviour Orders, issued 109 cannabis warnings and investigated 444 crimes.

Anti-social behaviour had been a particular problem over recent years and the team has robustly used dispersal zones to combat youth disorder. This zero-tolerance initiative has been particularly popular with local residents whose lives had been blighted with crime.

The team have also worked closely with H & F council to close badly managed late night Shisha Cafes that were attracting anti-social behaviour problems.

In addition, the squad has prioritised taking drugs off the streets and a recent drugs raid led to seven arrests and the recovery of controlled drugs.

Along with other local teams, Shepherd's Bush Green SNT also work to educate local people about crime prevention and have conducted several awareness initiatives in Westfield as well as bike stamping afternoons.

 

March 9, 2012