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East Hertfordshire has one of the lowest crime rates throughout
the country, yet we are all wary of crime affecting our everyday lives.
Most of us would like to see a more visible police presence in the village but acknowledge
the difficulties facing the local force in deploying their limited resources to
greatest effect. In recent years Hunsdon Parish Council has frequently
expressed concerns to the Area Commissioner over the low level of deterrence
policing and - although we will never see the return of the 'village bobby' -
several initiatives have been taken to address these concerns. In
particular, the number of uniforms covering our rural area has been doubled from
two to four and, under the new national Police Pledge, they are required to be
on their beat for 80% of their working shift.
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In association with EHDC, Hertfordshire Constabulary have
formed 'Neighbourhood Teams' comprising officers with specific
responsibility for a local area. The team covering Hunsdon is:
Inspector
Chris Hunt |
Tel
01992-533127 |
Sgt Duncan Wallace |
Tel
01992-533120 |
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PC
Tracey Fegan |
Tel
01992-533160 |
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PCSO Francis Higgins |
Tel 01992-533160 |
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Bishop's Stortford Police Station |
Tel
0845-3300222 |
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All Hertfordshire police officers can be contacted by radio when
on duty by dialling 01707-354192 |
The success of the
Neighbourhood Team is highly dependent on
people in rural areas being watchful, and prepared to alert the police if
they are suspicious or worried - so please help yourselves by helping our
local police
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| Our
police
Neighbourhood Team produce an occasional newsletter for the rural
parishes. The current edition can be accessed by clicking
here.
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| There is a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme operating -
click on the link below for details
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| Herts Constabulary have their own
website at http://www.herts.police.uk
and, in particular, produce a regular on-line communication for stakeholders
called 'In the Loop' which can be accessed here at
http://www.herts.police.uk/about/in_the_loop.htm
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At the request of the Parish Council, the team prepares a
monthly report of crime incidents reported and dealt with in Hunsdon.
This is reviewed at Parish Council meetings, in order that Councillors and
parishioners can monitor the statistics
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