If an offending burglar gets SmartWater on them, it is almost impossible to get off and immediately shows up if that person is examined with ultra violet light in a custody suite. A mark just the size of a pinhead is enough for that person to be linked to a crime scene.
Because each application of SmartWater has its own DNA code, it means that any criminals who are later arrested can be linked forensically to the crime scenes.
Burglary reduction
Burglary reduction in rural village locations due to the winter nights and raising awareness of offender patterns including addressing a Kent's Lane, Ettington parking issue.
Actions to be taken:
Until the next community forum, high vis patrols will be carried out to reduce burglaries in rural village locations due to the winter nights and raise awareness of offender patterns including addressing a Kent's Lane, Ettington parking issue.
December/January - High vis patrols carried and a number of vehicles stopped and dealt with. Emails sent out on the Rural Watch email system and information is siltering back in.
Youth shelter creation
The creation of a youth shelter in Shipston at a suitable location for youths to gather without causing alarm to residents (multi agency approach)
Actions to be taken:
Shipston SNT will work with agencies to create a youth shelter in Shipston at a suitable location for youths to gather without causing alarm to residents.
December/January - Location found and all permissions gained from the necessary councils.
Fabricator found to produce the shelter reducing cost from £5k down to £1300 supplied.
Match funding promised by the councils for up to half the cost of the development.
Dog fouling reduction
Dog fouling in Shipston around the High School.
Actions to be taken:
Shipston SNT will work with agencies to reduce dog fouling around Shipston High School.
December/January - Patrols conducted in key areas by the team, no issues seen and no related reports from the public. An assembly has been arranged at the Shipston High School for the 25th Feb were PCSO Andy Steventon, the dog warden and Town Council will attend to give an update and try and engage kids to tackle the problem and improve people reporting the issue to the dog warden.
Speeding along A44, Little Compton - Excess 50mph
Speed checks to be carried out by the SNT in the 50mph zone on the A44, Long Little.
Actions to be taken:
Speeding in Little Compton along the A44 50+mph with joint agency approach to reduce speeding and incidents.
Catalytic converter awareness
Catalytic converter awareness.
Actions to be taken:
Raise awareness of theft of catalytic converters and publicise any possible counter measures available.
Dangerous road conditions
Raise awareness of dangerous road conditions.
Actions to be taken:
Bring dangerous road conditions (potholes, signage) to the attention of the Highways/council.
Main telephone number: 01789 444 670
Main team location: Shipston on Stour Police Post
New Clark House
West Street
Shipston on Stour
Warwickshire
CV36 4HD
There is no front office facility in Shipston. Your nearest police station is Stratford on Avon, 08:00 to 20:00 every day.
Availability: By appointment - check surgery hours