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Local Police Matters in the Princes Risborough Area.

Hello from the Princes Risborough Neighbourhood Police Team (PRNPT) and welcome to the June 2012 edition of the newsletter. If you need to contact your neighbourhood police team then please dial 101, and ask the police operator to put you through to the Princes Risborough Police Office or leave the team a message. Alternatively please send an email to the following address:

[email protected]

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Campaign

What to do if you experience or witness abuse

People in are urged to Speak Up against Adult Abuse. A public awareness campaign is currently running to let people know what to do if they are worried about their own or another adult‟s welfare.

For the last two years there have been over 1400 alerts to the Safeguarding Team resulting in over 800 assessments each year. The most common type of alert is for physical abuse with neglect being the next highest. Together they represent 42 per cent of victims between 18 and 64, and 49 per cent over the age of 75.

Abuse can happen everywhere, in the Princes Risborough area between April 2010 and March 2011 there were 31 referrals.

Safeguarding is everybody‟s business, if you suspect, witness or believe you are a victim of abuse then speak up and phone the Careline 0800 137 915. Or visit www.bsvab.org for more information. All calls are confidential.

On Thursday 16th June, between 10am – 12 pm, the PRNPT will be conducting a “Have Your Say” event in the High Street, Princes Risborough with a representative from Adult Social Care.

Parking:

The local police in Princes Risborough are currently investigating a parking dispute in PICTS LANE, which has now become a criminal investigation after person/s unknown have taken matters into their own hands and scattered a large quantity of 3 inch nails and 1 inch screws (approximately 1 - 1 ½ kilos worth) over various grass verges and hard standings.

The police believe that the actions of the individual/s responsible, is not only an attempt to prevent people parking on these areas but also to deliberately damage vehicles.

The nails and screws have also found their way onto the main road and are causing a danger to innocent roads uses, which includes pedestrians, cyclists and animals.

A vehicle was also targeted and had an item placed into one of the tyres valves, which deflated the owner‟s tyre as they drove home to . Thankfully the tyre didn't burst during the journey and cause an accident.

Local residents may be annoyed by outsiders parking in roads where they live but by taking matters into their own hands they are putting people's lives at risk and face arrest and prosecution.

If anyone has any information which will help the police to identify the person responsible for this matter, then please get in touch via the police non emergency number 101, or call the Crime Stoppers number on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous. http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/crime/9709231.Nails_scattered_on_grass_verges_in_parking_dispute/

Anti Social Behaviour (ASB):

# - The PRNPT have received a number of complaints regarding ASB on Kings George V Park, Princes Risborough. The complaints relate to young people using bad language, drinking alcohol, and generally behaving badly.

Police patrols have been increased at the location and the PRNPT urge the members of the community that use the park to report any incidents of ASB.

# - Five young people were issued yellow warning cards after they were found by the local police on a vacant property on Road, Princes Risborough.

Road Safety:

Staff from the PRNPT are utilising the Speed Indication Device (SID) to provide a visible presence and speed deterrent within the community. This exercise was to gather speed data only and no tickets were issued.

# - On 27/04/2012 between the hours of 5-30 – 6 pm, volunteers from COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH (CSW) initiative conducted a CSW exercise on WYCOMBE ROAD, PRINCES RISBOROUGH. During the session, the details of 31 drivers that exceeded the speed limit were documented. CSW letters will be sent to the registered owners of the vehicles. The PRNPT would like to say thank you to the volunteers who participated.

# - On the 02/05/2012 the SID was deployed on STOCKWELL LANE, LITTLE , between 11-30 am 12 pm, in the 40 mph section (camera pointing towards FORD). 22 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 33 mph. None of the vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 02/05/2012 the SID was deployed on PERRY LANE, , between 12-30 – 1 pm, in the 30 mph section (camera pointing towards B4009). 15 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 34 mph. Eight vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 02/05/2012 the SID was deployed on CHINNOR ROAD, (Outside BLEDLOW RIDGE VILLAGE HALL) between 3 - 3-30 pm, in the 30 mph section (camera pointing towards Chinnor). 15 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 36 mph. Six vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 03/05/2012 the SID was deployed on UPPER ICKNIELD WAY, LONGWICK (opposite IVY FARM) between 9-40 – 10-10 am, in the 40 mph section (camera pointing towards Bledlow Ridge). 63 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 40 mph. One vehicle that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 03/05/2012 the SID was deployed on HAW LANE, BLEDLOW RIDGE between the 07-50 – 08-30 am in the 40 mph section (camera pointing towards Chinnor Road). 39 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 33 mph. eleven vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 03/05/2012 the SID was deployed on ROAD, between the 1 – 1-30 pm in the 30 mph section (camera pointing towards Princes Risborough). 32 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 38 mph. Eleven vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 03/05/2012 the SID was deployed on MAIN ROAD, between the 2 – 2-30 pm in the 30 mph section (camera pointing towards Princes Risborough). 23 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 34 mph. Twelve vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 04/05/2012 the SID was deployed on STOCKWELL LANE, between the 07-50 – 08-30 am in the 40 mph section (camera pointing towards FORD). 51 vehicles went through device and the average speed recorded was 42mph. Thirteen vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 04/05/2012 the SID was deployed on THAME ROAD, LONGWICK between the 08-40 – 09-10 am in the 30 mph section (camera pointing towards Thame). 104 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 31 mph. Fourteen vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 04/05/2012 the SID was deployed on B4009 BLEDLOW between the 09-30 – 09-45 am in the 40 mph section (camera pointing towards Princes Risborough). 34 vehicles went through device and the average speed recorded was 33 mph. No vehicles that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 04/05/2012 the SID was deployed on B4009 BLEDLOW between the 09-45 – 10-00 am in the 40 mph section (camera pointing towards Chinnor). 46 vehicles went through the device and the average speed recorded was 39 mph. One vehicle that went through the device exceeded the speed limit.

# - On the 21/05/2012 speed enforcement was carried out on & Ellesborough Road between 7-10 – 7- 50 pm by the Roads Policing Department. Three drivers who exceeded the speed limit during this time period were issued tickets.

Road Related Deaths: How safe are the roads in Princes Risborough? On the BBC News website I discovered the following link that enables you to view the number of road related deaths that have occurred in Great Britain since 1999 – 2010. The website allows you to view the data by entering your postcode. If you then zoom in and click on the orange circles you can obtain more specific data, e.g. time, date, location of incident:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15975720

Seat Belts & Child Restraints:

The following link will provide you with information about seat belts and child restraints, the law and safety information. http://www3.hants.gov.uk/seatbeltschild.pdf

Found Property:

# - After the release of last month‟s news letter the police were able to reunite a mountain bike with its owner. The other 3 unclaimed bikes will now be sent to the police auction.

# - A black Rotary watch, which has an inscription on the back, was found on Coombe Hill on the 08/05/12. If you have lost such a watch or know someone who has then please get in touch.

Crime Results & Arrests:

# - On the 05/04/2012 a recycling bin in Horns Lane car park, Princes Risborough was set on fire. Four males were identified and interviewed by the PRNPT and the case papers are currently with the TVP Youth Justice Unit for a decision to be made regarding the suitable punishment for those involved.

# - On the 10/04/2012 Jason LITTLE of Southfield Drive, Princes Risborough was found guilty by the courts for drink driving. LITTLE was disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £250.

# - On 20/04/2012 Shane CHEUNG of The Crescent, Princes Risborough was found guilty by the courts for drink driving. CHEUNG was disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £650.

# - On the 04/05/2012 a female was arrested for drink driving and possession of Class A Drugs on Wycombe Road, Princess Risborough. The female received a caution for the drugs and was charged with drink driving. The female appeared at court on the 21/05/12 and was banned from driving for 12 months.

# - On the 08/05/2012 a male was arrested for shoplifting after stealing a top from a shop in the High Street, Princes Risborough. The male was charged with resisting arrest and theft and bailed to court.

# - On the 08/05/2012 a male had his vehicle seized by the police for driving on Forest Close, Princes Risborough without having any insurance. The driver will also be prosecuted for the offence.

# - On the 10/05/2012 a male stole a mobile phone from a locker at Risborough Springs and Fitness Centre. The male received a Youth Restorative Disposal (an official recorded warning).

# - On the 12/05/2012 a male on Haw Lane, was found in possession of Cannabis. The male was issued with a warning.

# - On the 15/05/2012 Nigel PINK from Southfield Road, Princes Risborough was found guilty by the courts for driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and having no insurance. PINK was fined £220 and his licence was endorsed with 6 penalty points. The vehicle that PINK was driving was also seized by the police and is currently earmarked for disposal.

# - On the 19/05/2012 a female committed a shoplifting at Tesco‟s, Princes Risborough. The female was issued with a £80 fine.

# - Under the provisions of Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 the police can seize a vehicle, driven on a public road, if the police suspect that the driver does not have any valid insurance or drives on a suspended or provisional licence (if not supervised).

To recover a vehicle seized by the police, the owner must produce a valid certificate of insurance, his/her driving licence, proof of ownership and also pay a recovery cost of £150. This cost will increase after 24 hours, by £20 a day for storage fees. If the vehicle is not claimed within 14 days the vehicle will be disposed of.

Visibility & Community Engagement:

Walk to School Week:

# - From Monday 21/05/2012 a number of local schools participated in the Walk to School week initiative. Children and parents from Primary School, The Princes Risborough Primary School and Lacy Green Primary School all participated.

Some speed enforcement/awareness equipment was also obtained and placed on MAIN ROAD, LACEY GREEN, to raise awareness to road users that children were walking to school at this location.

# - On the 25/05/2012 staff from PRNPT participated in the Jubilee Tea Party at Monks Risborough Primary School. The officers that attended had a great time and would like to say thank you to the school and pupils for the invite.

# - The local Police recently took a ride on the local community bus. This was so that the PRNPT could engage with the people who use the bus and give them an opportunity to speak to a local police officer, and also to deal with any parking/obstruction issues that it may have encountered upon its journey.

Have Your Say Events

On Thursday 14th JUNE 2012 the local police will be on HIGH STREET, PRINCES RISBOROUGH between 10 am – 12 pm. A representative from Adult Social Care will also be present and will be able to provide

On Tuesday 12th JUNE 2012 the local police will be at the LACEY GREEN VILLAGE HALL/SHOP between 9-15 – 9- 45 am.

On Monday 11th JUNE 2012 the local police will be at the BLEDLOW RIDGE COUNTY STORE between 3-15 – 3-45 pm.

On Monday 11th JUNE 2012 the local police will be at the LONGWICK POST OFFICE between 9-15 - 9-45 am.

On Tuesday 12th JUNE 2012 the local police will be at the SPEEN SHOP between 3-15 – 3-45 pm.

Please note that due to operational commitments a „Have Your Say‟ event may have to be cancelled at the last moment or the time/s noted may have to be flexible.

Kind Regards

Sgt Andrew DEANE Princes Risborough Neighbourhood Police Team [email protected]