What is Neighbourhood Policing?
Neighbourhood Policing is the police commitment to improve a neighbourhood’s quality of life by working together with partners targeting the issues identified by the neighbourhood. It is based on local priorities identified by local people.
Neighbourhood Policing Teams are officers dedicated to individual neighbourhoods, with the job of listening to the things that really matter in their area and working together with the community to find sustainable solutions.
Who is involved?
The Royal Gibraltar Police is determined to work in partnership as part of the neighbourhood Policing concept. These partnerships are designed to develop solutions to problems and increase trust and public satisfaction in the police and other agencies.
Some of the partners we work with on a daily basis include:
How does it work?
Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT) is a concept developed by UK police forces and involves a problem solving approach to policing. It consists of small teams of police officers who are dedicated to policing a certain community or area.
The purpose of neighbourhood policing is to deliver the right people in the right places - and in the right numbers - in order to create safe and secure neighbourhoods.
Neighbourhood policing works by putting the public first. The public want a police force that is:
- Responds quickly when needed
- Deter criminals and catch offenders
What can you do?
You too can be involved in Neighbourhood Policing by getting to know your local neighbourhood policing team members. You can share information and concerns that you may have about issues affecting your area. Visit your local district office, send us an email or give us a call. By doing this you can be part of the working in partnership principles to resolve key issues that affect you.
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