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Active Priorities
Our top priorities for your neighbourhood are as follows:
Reduce speeding traffic
You Said: 1 Jan 2010
The priority to reduce offences of speeding was a 2009 priority but has clearly been identified by the public as a continuing issue they wish the Police in Churston, Galmpton and Brixham to continue to prioritise through 2010
So far we have:
On Tuesday 5th January traffic officers conducted speed checks on Dartmouth Road with no offences detected.On Wednesday 13th January traffic officers conducted traffic checks on Dartmouth Road between the hours of 1515 & 1615. In that time several vehicles were stopped and warnings given for various offences. Tuesday 2nd February speed checks conducted on, Goodrington Road, Cherrybrook Drive and Churston Road 5 drivers stopped and warnings given. Monday 8th February speed checks conducted on, Langdon Lane no excessive speed recorded. Sunday 14th March Traffic officer conducted speed checks on Dartmouth Road near to Churstaon and 1 x reported to court, 1 x fixed penalty notice issued, another offered the speed awareness scheme and a fourth given stern verbal warning. On the 28th April 2010 speed checks were conducted in Lower Fowden Broadsands and not one vehicle recorded exceeding the speed limit. On Firday 14th May 2010 police conducted speed checks on Goodrington Road issuing 1 verbal warning for excess speed. On 17th June 2010 between 2300 -2330 hours traffic police conducted speed checks on Dartmouth Road Churston. One driver reported to court and three others given verbal warnings.
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Reduce Anti Social behaviour
You Said: 1 Nov 2009
The public of Churston and Galmpton was surveyed during the months of November and December 2009 and they stated their wish that Police prioritise their work to reduce Anti Social behaviour at Churston, Galmpton, and Brixham
So far we have:
Work will continue with regard to effective engagement with young persons and supporting diversionary activities for them. We will also be enforcing relevant powers and laws and providing High visibility policing at any ASB hotspots that are identified to us in the course of the year. On Tuesday 26th January the police / Safer Communities Torbay and other agencies visited Brixham College and presented a 'YOU SAID WE DID' event to approximately 80 pupils of various ages. This was very well received and informative regarding ASB issues. On 13/02/10 section 59 notice issued to a driver driving his vehicle in an anti social manner on Langdon Lane Galmpton. On 22/03/10 2 x section 59 notices issued to two drivers driving in an anti social manner in Broadsands car park. On Saturday 15th May 2010 police conducted Anti Social Behaviour patrols in the Broadsands Car Park area. No problems reported with anti social vehilces at tha time. On Saturday 29th May 2010 Special Constables patrolled the area of Broadsands and confiscated alcohol off several youths.
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Reduce supply of controlled drugs
You Said: 1 Nov 2009
As a result of surveying the public during November and December 2009, it was clearly a public priority that Brixham Police deal with issues surrounding Controlled Drugs in the Churston, Galmpton and Brixham areas
So far we have:
Brixham Police have been actively working to attempt to disrupt the supply of controlled drugs. In response to information received a total of 18 searches of addresses were conducted during November and December 2009, utilising the Police Neighbourhood team in Brixham, including Special Constables, Specialist TAG serials, Drugs dog and handlers and a BCU support team.On Tuesday the 3rd of November 2009 Police used Misuse of Drugs act warrants to search addresses in Alma road, Nelson road, Windmill road, Briseham road and Bolton street. In total that day suspected Cannabis, Heroin, Coacaine, crack Cocaine and Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) worth an estimated £20,000 were seized.1 male received a Fixed penalty notice, one received a street warning. 4 people were arrested and 1 interviewed locally. On Wednesday the 4th of November 2009 Police used Misuse of Drugs act warrants to search 4 addresses in Milton Street, Bakers Hill and Drew Street. In total that day police seized suspected Cannabis, Cocaine and amounts of Heroin worth an estimated £5000.1 male was arrested, 1 issued a fixed penalty and a third interviewed locally.On Wednesday the 11th of November 2009 Police used a Misuse of Drugs act warrant to search an address in Mount Pleasant Road. Police located an estimated £2000 worth of suspected heroin. 1 male was arrested.On Friday the 27th of November 2009 Police used Misuse of Drugs act warrants to search 5 addresses in North Boundary Road, Glenmore Road, Milton Street and Hill Park Road. In total that day Police seized suspected Cocaine, Cannabis, offensive weapons and cannabis cultivation equipment, worth £15,000.2 males were arrested, 2 issued street warnings and 2 males are being interviewed locally.On Friday the 11th of December 2009 Police used Misuse of Drugs act warrants to search addresses in Mount Pleasant Road and New Road.Police located suspected heroin and seized it.1 male is being interviewed locally.On Tuesday the 22nd of December 2009 Police used Misuse of Drugs act warrant to search and address in Milton Street in Brixham.Police located approximately £3,000 of suspected Cocaine and Cannabis.3 people were arrested.In total, during November and December, a total of approximately £45,000 worth drugs have been seized. On 03/02/10 a cannabis warning was issued in the broadsands area.
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