BIRMINGHAM EAST NPU NEWSLETTER – January 2019
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BIRMINGHAM EAST NPU NEWSLETTER – January 2019 Message from Chief Superintendent Kenny Bell It gives me great pleasure to introduce our newsletter to you. I hope that this is useful to you and illustrates the breadth and depth of our on-going promise to prevent crime, protect you and help those in need. We are fortunate that Neighbourhood policing remains an integral part of how we operate in West Midlands Police. With over 500 officers and staff dedicated to this in Birmingham we can ensure that every ward has a dedicated team led by a Sergeant. In recent months our focus has been on Burglary. This is a seasonal crime that increases in the winter months, but there is no doubt that thieves are targeting vehicles on the drive. Finally can I thank you for your continued support. We have seen some great work with neighbourhood watch and street watch. We share a common goal in all wanting a safer place to live and work. More and more of you are actively getting involved and I look forward to seeing the difference we can make together. Kind regards Kenny Bell Constituency Hodge Hill – Operation ORAVA In response to violent incidents in Alum Rock , Washwood Heath NHT obtained 18 search warrants that were executed on 11th December 2018 This was done with collaboration and support from a number of WMP policing teams that included Specialist Firearms , WMP Force Support Officers , Force CID, Hodge Hill Constituency Neighbourhood Policing teams and other policing departments across Birmingham East that totalled to over 120 WMP Officers . In the early hours of 18th October 2018 x 2 firearm s discharges occurred at two separate locations in Alum Rock within minutes of each other. During the first discharge on Sandbourne Road, an 18 month old baby was injured. Intelligence suggested that the discharges occurred over disputes between rival drug-lines . These drug-lines being active both within the West midlands a d in neighbouring forces as apart of the “county Lines” drugs supply. As a result of this intelligence 8 addresses were identified as occupying the individuals whom are affiliated to both working/running for the drug-lines. On conclusion of the warrant executions further addresses were identified as being connected to other individuals involved in the drugs supply. This led to additional emergency warrants being executed at several other addresses. The result of the operation seen: 2 Arrests were made for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs 11 bags of herbal cannabis were seized And a number of weapons were also seized The operation disrupted a network of drug-lines in Alum Rock. The community have given positive feedback following the operation and the investigation is still in going. If you have any information regarding the above Operation ORAVA please contact your Washwood Heath Neighbourhood Policing Team at [email protected] Constituency Yardley – Acocks Green Birmingham East Task Force officers parading from Acocks Green Police Station, have worked tirelessly this year to impact on criminals that, possess and use Firearms, to further their criminal endeavours. Reducing the use of Firearms is one of the West Midlands Polices top priorities especially across Birmingham. The hard work saw the number of discharges across the West Midlands region (where a gun was actually fired) reduced to 152 in 2018 (a reduction of 35). Ourselves and our colleagues on the other Task Forces across the region helped contribute to the recovery of 139 Viable firearms and removed them from the streets. The most significant reduction in discharges was in Birmingham. A recent example was the recovery of a viable pistol from an address in Stechford (pictured), which was recovered as a result of community intelligence. The Birmingham East Task Force remain committed to reducing the harm caused by armed criminality even further this year. BIRMINGHAM East NPU NEWSLETTER –January 2019 Sutton/ Erdington Constituencies Inspector Glynis Tomlinson Prolific thief turns her life around thanks to PC Toogood. She now volunteers with West Midlands Police helping other addicts get back on their feet. A former drug user and prolific thief has turned her life around with the help of Neighbourhood police officers in Birmingham and now volunteers with West Midlands Police helping other addicts get back on their feet. Lisa Pickering was an ambitious hairdressing apprentice in 1997 but her life went into a tailspin when recreational drug use with friends quickly turned into a crack cocaine and heroin habit. She spent 20 years in and out of prison as her offending and chaotic lifestyle saw her become one of Birmingham ’s most prolific thieves − but last year she was introduced to PC Stuart Toogood from the Erdington NPT. PC Toogood’ s persistence saw him secure Lisa a place at a rehab facility in Walsall and following an intensive programme, she’s been drug-free for more than seven months and is helping police work with others who’ve reached their lowest ebb. Sutton/ Erdington Constituencies Inspector Glynis Tomlinson Throughout December we have continued in our efforts to tackle burglary on Birmingham East, speaking specifically about the Sutton area we have had a number of successes in terms of charging people who we believe were active in that area. 5 key individuals have been charged with Burglary in the month. 4 of those are jointly charged with a conspiracy to commit Burglary across Birmingham including offences in Sutton. A 6th individual, whom we believe was causing harm via burglary has been recalled to prison for a breach of his licence. All 6 of the individuals remain in custody. Sutton/Erdington Constituencies Inspector Glynis Tomlinson Sutton Trinity Street Watch - “It was a little damp and cold but the spirits were high for the first @Street Watch patrol around Moor Hall. We were all very grateful for the hot chocolate and mince pies from one of the lovely residents.” Neighbourhood Policing team partners up with Operations A recent operation in Erdington showcased the fantastic results we see when our teams work together. The proactive operation, organised by Erdington NPU, focused on Erdington High Street which has had a number of issues lately. NPU staff, the dog unit and the drone team joined up with partners including environmental health and trading standards in a concerted effort to make the High Street a safer place. The drone team worked closely with neighbourhood officers in the weeks leading up and on the day of action giving them an unprecedented view of the street. This allowed officers to gather intelligence on people suspected of being involved in serious crime. The footage and images of suspects from the drone are now being used by local officers to build up intelligence, which will help identify future targets for arrest. The drugs dogs also searched a number of prolific offenders and further Ops support saw the NPT issue 25 public space protection tickets ordering people to leave the area. Erdington Sergeant Jenna Thomas said: “This was a really successful operation and the support we received from Ops was a big part of that. It really showed the power of people working together – both the local community working with the police and partners and officers and staff from across different functions working together. “But it’s important to stress this is not the end of our work to improve Erdington High Street. We’ll continue to work hard to focus on the crime and anti-social behaviour that can really affect the quality of life of people who live and work in the area. We will definitely be working with Ops again, it worked really well.” On Wednesday (19 December) Erdington NHT and the Organised Crime Group team executed a drugs warrant at an address and gathered significant intelligence. With help from the dog unit, they successfully recovered a machete, a small amount of class A drugs, an unspent shotgun cartridge and a stolen credit card. Hall Green Constituency - Sergeant Haroon Chughtai Sparkbrook did a joint op with DVLA after intelligence around weapons in cars, 20 cars recovered/ seized for no tax We arrested a prolific offender yesterday for 2 x vehicle crimes in Sparkhill and Moseley. Officers will be attending court to ensure a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)is served against the offenders. • A CBO is an order which prevents an offender from engaging in behaviour which is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any person • A CBO may be an appropriate response to any type of offending and is not limited to 'low level' Anti-Social Behaviour. • It can prohibit the offender from doing anything described in the order • Or it may require the offender to do anything described in the order We arrested 2 for robbery on Saturday for a series of car jacking's across BW and BE Please follow our Twitter page @hallgreenconst Central Motorway Policing Group (CMPG) Traffic officers assisted Birmingham East officers over three days The traffic Sutton Trinity area op has proved to be a great success,. 26 Cars were stopped 19 had diesel checks two fixed penalty notices for mobile phone usage three prohibition notices issued. Alongside further arrests for class A and B drugs good result all around leading to disruption of criminality. Thank you to CMPG Superintendent Twyford for their support. BIRMINGHAM East NPU NEWSLETTER –January 2019 Birmingham Partnerships Update – Crime & ASB Gambling Commission Event – Police and partners unite and focus on safeguarding vulnerable people and reducing demand on the force The Birmingham Partnerships team had a hunch that the true extent of the impact gambling addiction has on our communities may be underestimated. So they arranged an awareness event where partners from the Gambling Commission, local authority and Illegal Money Lending Teams were invited to give an input to officers and staff.