New Neighbourhood Specialist Officer for Colnbrook, Slough
Stamping out anti-social behaviour is the top priority of a new neighbourhood officer in Colnbrook, Slough.
PC Keith Steward, who was recently appointed as Neighbourhood Specialist Officer (NSO), believes that local residents should not have to put up with antisocial behaviour, and plans to tackle the problem head-on.
Keith joined Thames Valley Police as a shift officer in 2003, and has since performed in a number of Slough-based roles. He spent six months as part of the criminal intervention detection team (CIDT), followed by two years in the town centre unit, before being appointed as NSO for Colnbrook in February 2007.
As NSO Keith is responsible for policing Colnbrook only and is not removed for other duties, enabling him to forge close links with residents, traders and partner agencies.
Speaking of the challenges facing him in Colnbrook, Slough Keith said: “Like many other areas, Colnbrook has problems with anti-social behaviour. I want to ensure persistent offenders get ASBOS. My long-term aim is to work with the Police Community Support Officers and our partners to establish solutions to issues which are prevalent in Colnbrook such as vehicle crime, burglary and criminal damage.
“With high visibility patrolling, intelligence-led operations, enforcement of the alcohol free zone which encompasses Colnbrook, we hope to bring regular antisocial offenders to justice.”
Keith is also involved with Poyle’s Business Watch scheme, and educating people about the new seatbelt/child seat regulation.”
Residents will have an opportunity to meet PC Steward at his first public Neighbourhood Police meeting on Tuesday 24 April at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Vicarage Way, Colnbrook.
Thames Valley Police ~ Slough