As the Home Office launches their “Justice Seen Justice Done” campaign, which aims to increase awareness among members of the public about what they can expect from their local services, Gwent Police will be taking the opportunity to remind residents of their policing pledge, how they can report a crime and which agencies can help them.
The Home Office campaign, which includes TV, radio and press advertisements, starts this week and aims to make people aware of the Policing Pledge – a set of promises made by all of the police forces in England and Wales. These promises focus on supporting law abiding citizens and ensuring that local communities have a voice – guaranteeing that wherever someone lives they can expect a minimum level of service.
In support of the campaign, Gwent Police will be distributing booklets to residents outlining their policing pledge and, detailing how members of the public should report incidents, particularly anti social behaviour, and which agencies are available to help. Booklets will be distributed throughout Gwent, to include all households in Caerphilly and Newport, two areas identified by the Home Office as Crime and Justice pioneer areas.
Deputy Chief Constable, Gwent Police, Carmel Napier said:
“Our pledge outlines what people can expect from us and the level of service they are entitled to. Neighbourhood policing is an essential element of the service we provide to the community. Helping individuals and communities tackle anti social behaviour is a priority for the force and this booklet, as well as providing useful practical information for members of our communities, provides an opportunity for local officers to enage with local people and discuss any concerns they may have. We are also urging residents, if they are not satisfied with the service they have received or if any of our officers have not met any of the pledge promises, to call us on our dedicated hotline which is 01495 745333 so those concerns can be addressed.”
