The Commissioner has set up a scrutiny programme to hold Derbyshire Constabulary to account and provide the public with assurances around its performance.
There will be 6 of these Public Assurance Meetings each year, with each meeting shining a spotlight on one of the Commissioner’s six priorities to establish progress and identify any areas of concern in the Constabulary’s performance.
Firstly, the Chief Constable is required to provide the Commissioner with a formal written report detailing achievements and actions within the six priority areas, to be reviewed and scrutinised and subsequently published on the OPCC website.
Secondly, the Commissioner then also holds a Q and A session with the Chief Constable to highlight areas of concern raised by residents of Derbyshire.
Below, you will see both Part One: The Formal Report and Part Two: The Discussion around the priority area and the Q&A Session.
Part One
The Formal Report submitted for this PAM is available to view.
Part Two
Public Questions
There were 32 questions submitted from the public on Neighbourhood Policing. Some are being answered via our casework process and will be answered outside of this Public Assurance Meeting.
Anti-Social Behaviour
1, How do you know where the hot spots for antisocial behaviour are occurring in the community if the community don’t [know] what it is or have the confidence that anything will be done about it, if they do. Chesterfield
Police Response
Hotspots have been identified using crime and incident data relative to the population in those areas. This is supported by ongoing communication with local officers, inspectors, and partner agencies to ensure the identified hotspots reflect the issues being observed on the ground. We also make use of technology to analyse incident patterns over time, including repeat locations and time-of-day trends.
The force has shared extensive information with the public about what constitutes antisocial behaviour (ASB), how to report it, and the positive actions taken in response. Additionally, our Youth Engagement Teams carry out substantial work in schools to raise awareness and address ASB among young people.
2, Staveley has a lot of antisocial behaviour and a big drug issue, how would you sort this? Chesterfield
Police Response
We are aware of ASB in the area and are working closely with partners to address these issues. Our officers are attending key locations in the area for public reassurance and to deter crime and anti-social behaviour. We have recently completed a week-long operation targeting nuisance motorbikes in the area where 17 were seized.
We have done some targeted enforcement around drugs in Staveley where recently two vehicles were stopped, and a large quantity of drugs were located. In addition to this officers also recently attended reports of a cannabis grow. In both circumstances prosecution has been undertaken against those responsible
We are not aware of any specific drug related issues above and beyond this in Staveley, however, continue to act on intelligence received.
3, What is the law regarding loud music nuisance from gardens? Derby City
Police Response
Local Authorities have a role dealing with noise nuisances from neighbours, often using the Noise Act 1996 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990. If reported to the Police noise issues are directed to the relevant local council. In respect of Derby City you can follow this link for helpful information. Noise nuisance – Derby City Council
E-Scooters and Bikes
4, What is the policies regarding cycling on the pavement? It has been illegal for over 150 years. Derby City
Police Response
Whilst it is an offence to ride a pedal cycle on the pavement under Schedule 3 and Section 51 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 and attracts a £30 fine. The issue the police have is actually catching people in the act, as pedal cycles do not carry identification marks, i.e. registration, it makes it very difficult to identify them afterwards.
Electric Bikes, commonly known as E-Bikes come under the same legislation as pedal cycles as long as they meet the requirements laid down for an EAPC, Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle, (guidance can be found on the internet). Therefore, all rules that apply to pedal cycles apply to EAPC’s, along with an age limit of 14yrs and the rider has to wear a helmet.
If an E-Bike falls outside the EAPC guidelines, it is classed as a motorbike, therefore a motor vehicle and all the rules of motor vehicles apply.
Derbyshire County Council along with the City Council are expanding the cycle network throughout the County and City, which will hopefully in time relieve the issue of pedestrian and pedal cycle interactions.
5, In Chaddesden on Nottingham road we have many quick food outlets. Please can you tell me if it is legal to ride on path or road whilst delivering food on an electric bike. Derby City
Police Response
It is illegal to ride an electric bike on the pavement, unless it is a designated shared space with correct signage, this is the same as any other pedal cycle. There is no exemption in law for food delivery vehicles.
6, Motor bikes, silent ones driven by people waring face mask/balaclavas, no head protection, no lights at night, racing round public parks, no concern for people or children. Chesterfield
Police Response
Whilst it is an offence to ride a pedal cycle on the pavement under Schedule 3 and Section 51 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 and attracts a £30 fine. This issue the police have is actually catching people in the act. As pedal cycles do not carry identification marks, i.e. registration, it makes it very difficult to identify them after the fact.
Electric Bikes, commonly known as E-Bikes come under the same legislation as pedal cycles as long as they meet the requirements laid down for an EAPC, Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle, (guidance can be found on the internet). Therefore, all rules that apply to pedal cycles apply to EAPC’s, along with an age limit of 14yrs and the rider has to wear a helmet.
If an E-Bike falls outside the EAPC guidelines, it is classed as a motorbike, therefore a motor vehicle and all the rules of motor vehicles apply.
Roads Policing Motorcycle Unit have supported a number of operations on both road and off-road bikes to specifically target the anti-social use of both motorbikes and EAPCs. These operations are led by the local Safer Neighbourhood Teams based on the information and intelligence from members of the public.
7, How can parents be educated not to buy their children electric scooters. There are still many about. High Peak
Police Response
Since 2020, guidance has been available on the Derbyshire Constabulary website, to explain the law regarding E-Scooter use. In September 2024, the force started a major campaign around E-Scooters. This began with an extensive media campaign, using all the social media outlets available to the force, along with posters and handouts. All education premises throughout Derbyshire were contacted and when a new pupil pack is sent out to parents it also includes a leaflet explaining the law regarding E-Scooters, most schools have now banned them from their premises.
In November and December 2024, there have been a series of high-profile enforcement days, which have also been featured on the local BBC TV and Radio news. Since the start of this campaign, we have seized in excess of 400 E-Scooters.
It is not illegal to buy or own an E-Scooter, it comes down to how it is used, and this has to be controlled by the parents.
8, What action can be taken against youths on motorcycles without helmets, no registration and more than likely no insurance. High Peak
Police Response
We are aware that there are a number of people who ride motorcycles without helmets and displaying no registration. Whilst we will endeavour to stop these and deal with any offence found the issue is identifying the bike without a VRM and stopping them when they fail to stop for the Police. As you can imagine continuing the pursuit of a motorcycle rider without a helmet increases the risk to their safety should they fall off.
Whilst we have officers who are specially trained to continue to pursue these types of vehicles, including off-road specialist motorcyclists, each pursuit has to be risk assessed throughout and if it is felt that it is dangerous to continue then it will be aborted immediately. This will include if there is a danger to the rider/s or other members of the public and also to the officers involved.
Where possible we will use a force-controlled drone to follow the motorcycles to a point where they come to a natural stop. We can then attend and detain. We will also build a problem profile for an area where this is likely to happen of any individual suspected of committing these acts.
Although Enforcement is an action the force can take we will also use education wherever possible ensuring that people are aware of not only of the offences but also the dangers. Derbyshire is the lead force for “Bike Safe,” which is a national police run motorcycle initiative, aimed at working with motorcycle riders to raise the awareness of the importance and value of progressing on to accredited post-test training. Please see the link below for further information on this: About – BikeSafe
9, Why is it that I see young motorcycle riders wearing balaclavas driving freely across Alfreton town centre, down Alfred Street, down Trent Grove and through the A38 underpass without being dealt with – o number plates and often with pillion passenger? They often drive back up Alfred Street at great speed while also wheeling. Amber Valley
Police Response
Electric Bikes, commonly known as E-Bikes come under the same legislation as pedal cycles as long as they meet the requirements laid down for an EAPC, Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle, (guidance can be found on the internet). Therefore, all rules that apply to pedal cycles apply to EAPC’s, along with an age limit of 14yrs and the rider has to wear a helmet.
If an E-Bike falls outside the EAPC guidelines, it is classed as a motorbike, therefore a motor vehicle and all the rules of motor vehicles apply.
Roads Policing Motorcycle Unit have worked with local Safer Neighbourhood Teams throughout the county to specifically target the anti-social use of motorcycles and EAPCs. These operations are led by the Neighbourhood teams based on the information and intelligence from the public. Where we have targeted and stopped riders, they have been dealt with for offences found at the time, vehicles sized and reported to the DVLA for breaching any required standards.
10, In our village, we are seeing increased youths on off road motorbikes blatantly wheeling and driving dangerously in broad daylight. Are there any proposals to implement bobbies on the beat, in our villages? Chesterfield
Police Response
We are aware that nuisance motorbikes are a concern for our community and we have been working hard with partners to develop intelligence around those committing offences. Our officers have recently completed a week-long operation to specifically target nuisance motorbike riders, and 17 bikes were seized from riders.
Vehicle Crime and Vehicle ASB (inc. Speeding)
11, Would it be possible that volunteer Community SpeedWatch groups be trained and allowed to use the official speed cameras so that fines could be issued? It seems a waste of volunteer resources to not be able to issue fines and a waste of trained police officers’ time to be standing by a roadside with a camera when they could be tackling more serious crime. Amber Valley
Police Response
While Community SpeedWatch (CSW) volunteers play a valuable role in promoting road safety and deterring speeding in local areas, they are not legally permitted to issue fines or speeding tickets. Their primary function is to monitor vehicle speeds using approved handheld devices and report speeding vehicles to the local police.
The data collected by CSW volunteers is used for educational and deterrent purposes, not enforcement. Typically, if a vehicle is recorded speeding, the registered owner may receive a warning letter from the force. However, only trained police officers or designated enforcement officers using Home Office-approved speed cameras can issue legally binding penalties or fines.
12, Our town is blighted by persistent on-pavement parking. We have problems in the many narrow streets reflecting the history of the town, but also in many modern housing areas, where on-pavement parking is the accepted norm. We know pavement parking is not directly illegal, but it creates obstructions and dangers for pedestrians which could be more actively policed. North East
Police Response
Whilst there is no specific law against parking on the pavement the force can use the powers of obstruction to deal with a particular issue, however it has to be shown that the vehicle was actually causing an obstruction for pedestrians. It is appreciated that on some housing estates there is little space to park fully on the road and many cars will park with at least two wheels on the pavement. When dealing with these we would have to consider all the factors around the parking and if it were to cause more of an obstruction if the vehicle were parked fully on the road.
If there are double yellow lines on the road and the car is parked even fully on the pavement then there is a specific offence for this, however since the powers to deal with this offence were taken from the force, it is now dealt with by the Civil Enforcement Officers, employed by the County Council and they should be contacted in the first instance.
If there is a persistent issue with parking causing a nuisance, which does not have yellow lines on the road then please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
13, My question is regarding the lack of power for pursuit officers currently have surrounding electric bikes (Surron) and anti-social motorbikes / off road bikes. North East
Police Response
We do have a power to pursue all motorcycles, whether electric, petrol or off road. The issues we have to consider prior to starting a pursuit is the risk and threat, not only to the rider of the motorcycle but also the public and the officer(s), we also consider the actual offence they are suspected of committing.
If the rider of the motorcycle is not wearing correct protective clothing, i.e. helmet, then it is unlikely that a pursuit would be authorised.
We also need to take into consideration the tactics we can deploy in order to safely stop them and this can be down to how many authorised officers in suitable vehicles are in the area. We do have a dedicated motorcycle unit and they do have a limited off-road capability.
Another option we have is to get a Drone to follow them until they come to a natural stop and then deal with them in a safe location, however this also has limits to the availability, weather, and location.
In summary we do have the ability to pursue all types of motorcycles however have to consider a lot of factors before we can do so.
14, Is there any plans to do anything about loud cars driving dangerously in and around the Chesterfield area? The volume of the exhausts and popping and banging is surely over the limit for noise regulation. The cars at Tesco’s carpark can be heard beeping their horns wheel spinning and screaming their tyres till late on a week day night and weekend. It’s not long since someone got hit by one of these cars. I know a lot of people enjoy hearing cars racing up and down the bypass but I don’t. Chesterfield
Police Response
Social gatherings of persons with their vehicles are common throughout the UK. Whilst the majority of those attending these ‘meets’ are fully road legal and highway code compliant, there are some who will drive in an antisocial manner. The force has Operation Edgecombe which is our response to reports of organised car meets within the force area. Once we are aware of an event, Roads Policing Officers will be allocated to attend the area to monitor and deal with any anti-social behaviour caused using vehicles and target vehicles that are not highway code compliant and breach any noise regulations.
15, Why is there only 2 speed cameras on all of Derby Road and why aren’t you fixing broken ones? Erewash
Police Response
Following your question, we can confirm that there are several fixed speed camera locations across the Erewash area, including along key routes such as Derby Road in Long Eaton and Derby Road in Sandiacre.
These cameras were strategically installed based on traffic data, accident history, and community feedback to enhance road safety at the time of their placement. All data captured by these cameras is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that enforcement remains appropriate, proportionate, and responsive to current road conditions and community needs.
Responsibility for the maintenance and repair of speed cameras lies with the local authority, in consultation with the Road Safety Partnership. Any damaged units are reported to the Road Safety Partnership Manager, who coordinates further action to ensure timely repair or replacement.
16, Given the seriously massive numbers of car and van thefts all over High Peak and especially Glossop and Hadfield I would like to know what the police are doing to prevent this happening. The numbers have been rising steadily for the past few years and the numbers of thefts of vehicles and contents of vehicles is just going up and up. High Peak
Police Response
Derbyshire Police are actively addressing car/van thefts and theft from vans through targeted operations and community engagement in Glossop and the wider High Peak area. This includes increased high visibility and plain clothes patrols, investigations to identify and apprehend offenders with the assistance of the dedicated Neighbourhood Acquisitive Crime Team (NACT) and collaboration with Safer Neighbourhood Teams to provide security advice, and host crime prevention events offering free tool marking events.
In response to recent thefts in the Glossop and Hadfield areas, police have issued specific security advice to van owners and victims of theft and burglary, emphasising the importance of robust security measures.
A number of arrests have been made in the past 18 months in relation to theft and burglary offences within the High Peak which has resulted in significant prison sentences of prolific offenders, including the arrest and convictions of three men who were committing theft and burglary offences all across Derbyshire.
Also, in 2024 a juvenile offender who repeatedly targeted the Glossop/Hadfield/Tameside area was detained in a youth facility for his repeated offending of burglaries and theft of motor vehicles.
To prevent van theft, consider the following steps:
- Install physical security devices: Use steering wheel locks, pedal boxes, gear stick locks, and immobilisers to deter thieves.
- Secure Number Plates: Fit tamper-resistant screws to prevent plate theft, which can be used to disguise stolen vehicles.
- Double-check electronic locking: Manually verify that your vehicle is locked, as thieves may use devices to jam electronic signals.
- Install GPS Trackers: Equip your van with a GPS tracker to aid in recovery if stolen.
- Secure tools and equipment: Remove valuable tools from your van overnight or store them in secure, lockable boxes.
The force encourage residents to report suspicious activity by calling 101 or using their online contact services. In emergencies, dial 999. For anonymous reporting, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
You can stay informed about local crime prevention initiatives by following the Glossop Police Safer Neighbourhood Team on Facebook.
By implementing these measures and staying vigilant, van owners in Glossop and the High Peak area can significantly reduce the risk of theft.
17, What are you doing to tackle the rise in burglaries and car thefts in villages in South Derbyshire? All I seem to see on social media is neighbours having their cars taken from their driveway overnight. This is very unsettling. South Derbyshire
Police Response
We know that car thefts and burglaries have been rising, and we take this issue very seriously. That’s why we are working closely with the divisional neighbourhood crime team to tackle the problem head-on.
We are:
- Investigating recent incidents and analysing crime patterns
- Taking preventative measures to stop further offences
- Visiting victims of residential burglaries to offer crime prevention advice and support
- Providing referrals for target-hardening services to improve security
- Carrying out targeted patrols to deter offenders
We are committed to making South Derbyshire safe for everyone. We hope that we can work closely with the community and will be utilising Derbyshire Alert as our main community messaging system.
18, Why are cars allowed to travel at high speed with loud and obviously illegal exhaust noise during the evening and night time. They are not afraid to do this as they appear to go unchallenged. However, cars are regularly caught by mobile speed traps for going 35mph in a 30-mph limit during the day time in the same area of Clowne S43 post code? Bolsover
Police Response
Social gatherings of persons with their vehicles are common throughout the UK. Whilst the majority of those attending these ‘meets’ are fully road legal and highway code compliant, there are some who will drive in an antisocial manner. The force has Operation Edgecombe which is our response to reports of organised car meets within the force area. Once we are aware of an event, Roads Policing Officers will be allocated to attend the area to monitor and deal with any anti-social behaviour caused using vehicles and target vehicles that are not highway code compliant and breach any noise regulations.
19, I want to know why more is not being done to stop pavement parking in the Glossop town centre area. Nobody seems to challenge offenders who seem to think it is ok to park on the pavement obstructing pedestrians instead if staying on the road to park. High Peak
Police Response
Whilst there is no specific law against parking on the pavement the force can use the powers of obstruction to deal with a particular issue, however it has to be shown that the vehicle was actually causing an obstruction for pedestrians. It is appreciated that on some housing estates there is little space to park fully on the road and many cars will park with at least two wheels on the pavement. When dealing with these we would have to consider all the factors around the parking and if it were to cause more of an obstruction if the vehicle were parked fully on the road.
If there are double yellow lines on the road and the car is parked even fully on the pavement then there is a specific offence for this, however since the powers to deal with this offence were taken from the force, it is now dealt with by the Civil Enforcement Officers, employed by the County Council and they should be contacted in the first instance.
If there is a persistent issue with parking causing a nuisance, which does not have yellow lines on the road then please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
20, How can residents report speeding concerns in a residential area? High Peak
Police Response
Anyone can report speeding issues to the force, and we encourage this to help us tackle speeding. We can be contacted via a number of methods such as on our website at www.derbyshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
We can also be contacted via the telephone on 101 or 999 if there is life at immediate danger.
In addition to this in January 2025 we have launched Derbyshire Capture where you can securely upload dash cam or digital footage of traffic incidents directly to us.
We take these matters seriously and work with our partners to try and make Derbyshire roads safer.
21, What are you doing about antisocial behaviour including drivers speeding and loud exhausts? Derbyshire Dales
Police Response
Social gatherings of persons with their vehicles are common throughout the UK. Whilst the majority of those attending these ‘meets’ are fully road legal and highway code compliant, there are some who will drive in an antisocial manner. The force has Operation Edgecombe which is our response to reports of organised car meets within the force area. Once we are aware of an event, Roads Policing Officers will be allocated to attend the area to monitor and deal with any anti-social behaviour caused using vehicles and target vehicles that are not highway code compliant and breach any noise regulations.
22, Why are speed restrictions on Nottingham Rd., Somercotes never enforced? Amber Valley
Police Response
We do have a site on Nottingham Road, which is located more towards the Alfreton end rather than the Somercotes end.
Historic data identifies that enforcement activity in both 2022 and 2023 assessed this site as low risk. As a result, we have not conducted recent visits, instead prioritising locations identified as medium or high risk.
Police and road safety teams like CREST Derbyshire (Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team) must allocate limited resources across the county. Areas with higher accident rates or public complaints are more likely to receive attention. If you believe enforcement is lacking and speeding is a problem, you can raise the issue with your local Safer Neighbourhood Team to advocate for more consistent monitoring.
Visible Policing
23, Could we please have the phone number of PCSO because our bailiffs need this to respond to any abuse, drug taking around pond’s, we have had threats physically. We have had the phone number of previous PCSOs. But not now. Chesterfield
Police Response
Our officers’ details can be found on the Derbyshire Constabulary Website.
24, Will there be policing on foot around our area? Reason asked is because our neighbours have got on CCTV a suspicious man walking up and down our street. He was looking at cars and going up to them and trying to get in. Amber Valley
Police Response
Amber Valley Safer Neighbourhood Team is committed to providing visible policing across our local villages and town centres. With the recent commitment that extra neighbourhood police officers will be recruited to increase more officers on the beat, this will allow our teams to go even future to provide reassurance and continue to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour. We would always encourage any suspicious behaviour to be reported via any of the force reporting streams.
25, More police on the beat would be nice to stop the speeding on Ripley Road Heage. Amber Valley
Police Response
We understand and share the community’s concerns regarding speeding on roads throughout Derbyshire. Road safety remains a key priority for the force, and we are committed to working with residents and local authorities to address issues effectively.
All police resources are deployed based on the nature and urgency of incidents. Following a review of available data and community reports, we have not identified evidence of excessive speeding at the location mentioned. However, we remain committed to monitoring the situation and welcome any further information from residents.
If you have concerns about speeding or road safety in your area, please raise them with your local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), who are best placed to assess and respond to issues within the community. They can also provide guidance on initiatives like Community Speed Watch and other local safety measures.
26, Accepting that there may not be a typical day for a PCSO does the force have a good understanding of the breakdown of the issues they face, their challenges and how they could be more effective? South Derbyshire
Police Response
There is no such thing as a typical day for a Police Community Support Officer but we are confident in South Derbyshire, we have a strong understanding of the challenges they face and how they can be more effective.
Since taking on the role of Community Inspector, I have been working to ensure our Safer Neighbourhood Team is well-informed about local issues. This includes gathering data from crime reports and incidents, as well as public surveys, like those used on Derbyshire Alert. This helps by:
- Officers shape their patrol strategies and public engagement based on real community insights.
- They focus on problem solving, getting to the root of local concerns.
- This work is guided by regular partnership meetings, helping us improve safety together.
We are committed to making our community stronger and safer, your input matters. Please stay engaged, share your concerns and consider joining our main community messaging system, Derbyshire Alert.
27, Please can you publish details of any specific initiatives that have been taken or will be taken to reduce the costs of Policing or give better value to the local tax payers. Bolsover
Police Response
Full details of the initiatives relating to Neighbourhood Policing can be found on the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner website, Public Information, Public Assurance Meetings, Neighbourhood Policing.
28, What priority do you attach to tackling hate crimes, particularly anti-Muslim hatred? How do you plan to build the trust and confidence within Muslim communities in dealing with anti-Muslim hatred in light of last year’s riots which left many communities feeling vulnerable and frightened? Derby City
Police Response
Derbyshire Constabulary, in collaboration with local councils and community organisations, has several initiatives and policies in place to address hate crimes, including anti-Muslim hatred:
1. Hate Crime Policy
Derbyshire County Council, working closely with Derbyshire Constabulary, has a comprehensive “Tackling Hate Crime Together” policy. This includes:
- Promoting third-party reporting services
- Partnering with schools and youth organisations for hate crime education
- Working with community groups to raise awareness and support victims
2. Step Up Beat Hate Campaign
This is a joint initiative involving Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Remedi (a restorative justice provider), and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The campaign aims to:
- Raise awareness of restorative justice for hate crime victims
- Encourage the reporting of hate crimes, including anti-Muslim incidents
- Provide support services regardless of whether the crime is reported to the police
3. Derbyshire Association of Muslim Police
This group supports Muslim officers and staff within the force and helps bridge communication between the police and Muslim communities. They promote hate crime reporting and community engagement. We have two local representatives that also work on the National Association of Muslim Police.
4. EDI Team
Within Derbyshire Constabulary, the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Team supports all engagement efforts. We are one community family that represents and reflects our Muslim communities both internally and externally.
During times of unrest, such as recent riots that threatened our local communities, we reached out to provide reassurance and support. These events had a negative impact on both staff and the wider community, and we responded by listening to concerns and offering assistance.
We regularly participate in events with local mosques across Derbyshire. These include recruitment campaigns to encourage future role models, organising localised careers days and inspirational opportunities, and supporting women’s groups. We work alongside these groups to help change any perceived negative perceptions of the police service.
We also engage with wider religious establishments, sharing best practices and supporting all faith communities. Our engagement activities are supported by local mosques, where many of our staff worship and are highly respected. This long-standing relationship has fostered a trusted presence within the hearts of our communities.
29, Unless you increase the powers of these neighbourhood officers they will not function properly. They must be given more powers to function properly. Derby City
Police Response
Derbyshire PCSO’s have numerous powers as listed below. We review these powers to ensure that our PCSO’s have the ability to do the role we task them.
- To issue fixed penalty notices for cycling on a footpath
- To issue fixed penalty notices for littering
- To require name and address of a person who the PCSO has reason to believe has i) committed a relevant offence; ii) been acting, or to be acting, in an anti-social manner; or iii) failure to obey lawful traffic directions of a police constable or PCSO.
- To require persons drinking in areas where a Public Spaces Protection Order is in force to surrender alcohol.
- To require persons aged under 18 to surrender alcohol and to search if they fail to comply.
- To search for and seize tobacco or cigarette papers from a person aged under 16 and to dispose of the tobacco/papers.
- To seize controlled drugs (including power to require name and address of person in possession)
- To enter and search any premises, in their police area, for the purposes of saving life and limb or preventing serious damage to property.
- To seize vehicles used to cause alarm or distress (that is, careless and inconsiderate driving or prohibited off-road driving).
- To remove abandoned vehicles
- To stop bicycles
- To control traffic for purposes other than escorting a load of exceptional dimensions.
- To carry out road checks.
- To place traffic signs.
- To photograph persons away from a police station.
- Seizure of e-scooters under Section 165 Road Traffic Act 1988
DISCRETIONARY POWERS
- To issue fixed penalty notices for truancy
- To issue fixed penalty notices for excluded pupil found in a public place.
- To issue fixed penalty notices for dog fouling on designated land
- To issue fixed penalty notices for graffiti and flyposting
- To issue fixed penalty notice for relevant byelaw offences.
- To enforce byelaws
- To deal with begging
- To require a person to give their name and address if believed to have committed a relevant offence under paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 3C.
- To require a person to give their name and address if believed to have committed a relevant licensing offence under paragraph 3(4) of Schedule 3C.
- To remove truants and excluded pupils to designated premises etc.
- To issue closure notices to premises persistently selling alcohol to children
- To seize psychoactive substances
- To stop vehicles for testing of roadworthiness.
- To direct traffic for the purposes of escorting a load of exceptional dimensions.
- To issue a fixed penalty notice for certain offences under Section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
- To issue a fixed penalty notice for certain offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988
- To issue a fixed penalty notice for certain offences under sections 5(1) and 8(1) of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984
- To confirm the identity of a charity collector
- To give a dispersal direction.
- To issue a Community Protection Notice (CPN)
- To issue a fixed penalty notice for failure to comply with a CPN.
- To issue a fixed penalty notice for failure to comply with a Public Space Protection Order
30, I understand there would be more neighbourhood officers. Many of these would be via internal recruitment (PCSO to PC) – do you plan to replace the officers? Bolsover
Police Response
The force is held to account by the Home Office in terms of the number of Constables and PCSO’s. We will continue to work towards those targets set by the Government.
31, Glossop need 1-2 permanent policemen in a car ever night. Crime around here is terrible and need police presence. People are scared and worried. High Peak
Police Response
Glossop Police Station continues to be a working Police Station where the local policing teams are based 24 hours a day and officers patrol within the Glossop and New Mills area.
They are also supported by other teams within the force including Neighbourhood Enforcement Team (NET), Neighbourhood Acquisitive Crime Team (NACT) and our Operational Support Teams.
Generally, officer’s patrol activity is informed by a variety of factors including current intelligence, crime trends, reported incidents and identified community needs or priorities. This includes data analysis and community consultation through a variety of measures such as Derbyshire Alert, community engagement events, liaison and data sharing with other partner agencies and councils.
Officer’s patrol activity should therefore be in line with identified local needs, and we would encourage the prompt reporting of any policing issues to the force to ensure these patrols are at the appropriate times and in the most appropriate locations in order to prevent and detect crime and offer reassurance within the community.
32, I understand we can attend police meetings, but is there any chance the police can visit neighbourhoods door to door to ask the general public if they have any concerns etc? Bolsover
Police Response
Safer Neighbourhood Teams do complete door to door style community engagement however this is usually as a result of increases in Anti-Social Behaviour or particular crime types / issues in that area. Police Community Support Officer’s will complete Derbyshire Talking surveys and offer residents the opportunity to sign up to Derbyshire Alert whilst doing this. We also use this process to gather information and intelligence as well as establishing better links with local communities.
This type of engagement may also be tasked out from Neighbourhood Acquisitive Crime Team tasking as part of our Nudge Theory patrols offering crime prevention advice. Regular engagement events are advertised locally via social media and if there is a particular issue that Mr Smith believes would benefit from door-to-door engagement then please let us know and this can be considered.