Have your say on the issues that matter in your neighbourhood

Anti-social behaviour, speeding and drug crime are just some of the issues that Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Hertfordshire have been working to address over the past three months, as a direct result of public feedback.

The teams are once again seeking views from residents as they set their next round of local policing priorities at the start of May.

Members of the public can give their opinions via the following survey: bit.ly/hertspolice-psf

What is a local policing priority?

NPTs work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding and drug-related crime. They set local policing priorities every four months, to provide a specific focus on the issues which are currently causing the most concern to residents locally.

What can the public expect?

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the agreed priorities, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

What about other crime and issues?

Every area of the county is covered by a NPT but is also policed by response officers who attend emergency calls, detectives who investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault, and specialist countywide units. While there will be a focus on the local priorities, officers will continue to respond to daily business as usual, as well as forcewide priorities, such as burglary and violence against women and girls, and any emerging issues which require more immediate action.

Feedback from members of the public plays a big part in decision making and is used to help shape the priorities, alongside an analysis of local data.

The aim is to ensure that local policing resources are focusing on the issues that matter most, so everyone is encouraged to share their views.

If you have previously completed the survey, your feedback is requested once again for it to be reviewed as part of the new priority setting period.

The survey is being run through the Herts Connected platform, but you do not need to be a member to take part.

You can see what your community is saying in response to this survey by visiting hertsconnected.co.uk/Content/AllLocalAreas and entering your postcode.

To keep up with progress around the priorities, follow your local police account on Facebook or visit the ‘Your area’ section of the Herts police website.