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May 29, 2008
Police News - Summer 2008
from PC Simon Gordon
I am often asked by members of the public what the role of your police community support officers actually is, and what powers do they have.
I hope most of you are aware who your PCSOs are: We have Lisa Duckworth, and Paul Flannigan.
The core role of a PCSO is to be highly visible, and to engage with the local community. This is to improve community confidence, provide advice and support and be a named point of contact during targeted patrols.
PCSO's deal mainly with incidents of nuisance and anti social behaviour, using their assigned powers.
These powers include: Issuing fixed penalty notices for littering, dog fouling, cycling on the pavement. They can also request the name and address of someone acting in an anti social manner. Other powers include requesting a person to stop drinking in a designated area; confiscate alcohol and tobacco from young people; enter and search premises for the purpose of saving life and limb; remove abandoned vehicles; direct traffic and place road signs; deal with begging and issue fixed penalty notices for possession and throwing of fireworks. They also have power to seize vehicles being used to cause alarm or distress; power to stop and search authorized areas and power to issue penalty notices for expired tax discs, or failing to display one.
So you can see they have the power to make a difference to the quality of life in the local communities. As the local community police officer, I find their assistance and support invaluable.
Crime Update
Many of you may be aware that there have been numerous incidents of criminal damage, mostly to cars, but also to some properties over our whole area, where windows and windscreens were being smashed in drive by fashion. These have been going on for some months. After a great deal of overt and covert observations and use of the CCTV van, three suspects were arrested at the scene of damage to a car window at Bucknall. I am pleased to report that since the arrests were made, there have been no further incidents.
We are also pleased to report that after targeting youngsters drinking alcohol in public, and monitoring their behaviour, incidents of anti social behaviour have been greatly reduced in Metheringham.
Many of you will be aware that a new Youth Shelter has been erected in the car park off Princes Street. This is something that has long been promised to the youth of the village. We are aware that some residents have expressed concerns over the sighting of the shelter, but the youngsters do need a place to go. We promise we will monitor its use.
Points of law
When I am talking to members of the community, I get asked all sorts of questions regarding points of the law. Many of the questions relate to young people. I have therefore compiled a short quiz for you to try. Good luck. (The answers will be on the MACLA Forum)
The Lawful Age in Relation to Young People
1 Have to go to school by law
2 Be responsible for wearing a seat belt in a car
3 Enter the bar of a public house
4 Buy cigarettes
5 Buy a pet
6 Receive a sentence of youth custody
7 Ride a 50cc motorcycle on a road
8 Purchase fireworks
9 Work 8 hours on a Saturday during school term
10 Purchase an air rifle
11 Drive a tractor on the road
12 Be tattooed
13 Become an adult in criminal law
14 Go to a betting shop and place a bet
15 Leave home with parent's consent
16 Be a blood donor without parent's consent
17 Become a police officer
As always if you have any questions or comments I can be contacted at Bracebridge Heath police station on 01522 805703.
PC 638 Simon Gordon - Community Beat Manager
E-MAIL: Simon.Gordon@Lincs.pnn.police.uk
PCSO Lisa Duckworth - Police Community Support Officer
E-MAIL: lisa.duckworth@Lincs.pnn.police.uk
PCSO Paul Flannigan - Police Community Support Officer
E-MAIL: paul.flannigan@Lincs.pnn.police.uk
Alternatively ring us directly on the following numbers: 01522 805718, or 805703.
These are Bracebridge Heath numbers.
These numbers and e-mails SHOULD NOT be used for reporting crimes and incidents, which require an immediate police-response.
Always 'phone the communications-centre on Lincoln 882222, or 999 in an emergency.
See you around the patch.
Regards,
Simon Gordon. PC 638.
Answers to questions on Points of Law in relation to young people
Question Answer
1 5
2 14
3 14
4 18
5 12
6 15
7 16
8 18
9 15
10 18
11 16
12 18
13 17
14 18
15 16
16 18
17 18.5
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