Community Safety

Latest message from Merton Police Borough Commander Darren Williams

Dear all

We have made an excellent start to the performance year with reductions in Residential Burglary, Robbery and Theft of Motor Vehicle just three examples of the excellent work that your officers and teams have achieved.
Many of you will have heard me say that we have one over arching priority and that is to have less victims of crime than last year.

Merton Police now on Twitter!

Merton Police are now on Twitter - Please follow them on #MPSMerton - For updates on the police in your community.

Statement for the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime

The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime has produced the following statement regarding allegations of racist behaviour by Metropolitan Police officers

Public Consultation for a new Dispersal Zone in Wimbledon Town Centre

Safer Merton are now consultating on a new dispersal zone in Wimbledon Town Centre. Parts of Wimbledon town centre are currently covered by a dispersal zone. This is due to expire and police have made a new application for another 6 months. This is proposed to run from 29th April 2012 to 28th October 2012.

Keeping It Safe goes from strength to strength

Over 50 young people from 6 of Merton’s secondary schools attended Merton’s second Keeping it Safe event about young people, crime and community safety at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on 7 March.

Counter-terrorism training for frontline staff: 21 March

Frontline staff working in the voluntary, public and private sectors in Merton are invited to attend a free one-hour training session to be held by the New Scotland Yard Counter Terrorism Unit on Wednesday 21 March at 11am in the Merton Council Civic Centre Council Chamber.

Positive Attitudes Workshops for voluntary and community youth groups

Do you work with or know of a youth group in Merton working with young people aged 12-16 years? Would they be interested in hosting a free, interactive Positive Attitudes workshop?

Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime roadshow: 4 February

From January 2012, the Mayor of London has new powers to set the policing priorities through the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPC).

Community Action Against Crime Innovation Fund: deadline 1 December

The Community Action Against Crime: Innovation Fund is now open for applications.

Merton Stop and Search wants new members

Merton Stop and Search is looking for new members.

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