Chelmsford: Officers committed to solving issues which matter to residents

#NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek

Officers visited Melbourne in Chelmsford today, Thursday 26 January, to meet residents and visit businesses to talk about issues which matter to them.

Sgt Matt Collins, of Chelmsford Community Policing Team, says:

“Our officers were out on patrol and speaking to residents and shopkeepers to better understand their issues so we can work with them, local community organisations and partners to solve problems and tackle criminal activity and anti-social behaviour where it arises.
“Anti-social behaviour, drug supply and theft are just some of the matters we are committed to tackling within Melbourne and across the city as a whole.”

As well as talking to locals, officers carried out several stop and searches. We conduct these if we suspect a person is carrying stolen or prohibited goods, such as drugs or offensive weapons.

Sgt Collins says:

“We use stop and search to keep people safe because it discourages people from carrying knives and dealing drugs in public.”

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