Kent Police update June 2012 - Cheriton & Morehall

On Friday 4th May 2012 PCSO Mark Ball attended a seminar on Substance Misuse and its implications. The day was attended by over 100 other persons from various partner agencies. The day provided an opportunity for an insight into substance misuse as well as building strong working relations with other organisations.

On Wednesday 16th May 2012 PCSO Mark Ball and PCSO Gary Carr attended the new Hockey facilities at Cheriton sports ground in relation to a large group of young persons trespassing and using the pitch without making payment. All persons were spoken to, provided with suitable words of advice and moved on from the area.

Whilst on routine bike patrol PCSO Mark Ball stopped a 16yr old male who was seen on CCTV within One Stop to have stolen items from the store. The male was escorted to the store, where he admitted stealing and was made to pay for the items. He was subsequently banned from the store, and words of warning were provided at the male's home address in the presence of his parents/guardians.

PCSO Mark Ball held a Public Engagement meeting at All Souls Church, where 15 local residents attended as well as local Councillors. Discussions were based around Anti-social behaviour coming from Cheriton Park. A clear set of action points was established with Officer Ball agreeing to keep every one updated on a regular monthly basis.

On Sunday 27th May 2012 PCSO Mark Ball attended St Martins Church in Horn Street and spoke with attendee's of the church as well as owners of land surrounding the church. Discussions were based around the increasing levels of Anti-social behaviour coming from the churches community hall in the evening. All persons present were provided with a direct contact number for Officer Ball, and were informed of how these issues will be tackled over the next month. Since this date, 2 young persons have been identified and spoken to by PCSO Karen Tappenden, in the presence of their parents.

On Friday 1st June 2012 PCSO's Mark Ball and Gary Carr attended Cheriton Park on a routine patrol. Upon entering the park, approx. 20 young persons were spoken to and bottles of alcohol were seized and disposed of. The group was instructed to pick up their litter, which was extensive.

For the month of June 2012, your local officers will be targeting their foot patrols in and around the areas of Cheriton Park and Chilham Road. This is a result of the current level of recent Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage to these areas. Other locations of attention will be outside Cheriton Food & Wine, Tudor Road, St Martins Church, the alleyways leading between Narrabeen and Phillip Road, Somerset Road and Ashley Avenue as well as Oaks Road. These specific places have been highlighted as preferred places for many young persons, who cause Anti-social behaviour, to congregate.

SURGERY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Surgery:

Wednesday 27^th June 2012 from 10:30am till 11:30am, at St Andrews Church