Senior police officers in Havering have met with local communities to discuss the New Met for London plan.
A New Met for London is the product of more than 10,000 interactions with Londoners, officers and staff, and partners from across London. The plan details how in Havering will deliver better policing by radically transforming our officers and staff to succeed.
Last night, Wednesday, 6 September, an event was held in Havering giving senior police leaders and members of the local community the opportunity to discuss the new policing plan and what this means to local improvements to police services. It provided an opportunity for people who live, work and study in Havering to meet and have a conversation with their local officers about their local priorities.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, Commander for the Met’s East Area Basic Command Unit, said: “We want to continue to hear from the widest possible range of voices in Havering to work with us to agree local priorities and to understand what this new plan means.
“For too long our communities have been telling us that many parts of the Met need reform and it is clear we have been too slow to respond. I believe together we can change to ensure the public we serve trust us to fight crime and keep people safe across Havering.
“In Havering we hold regular ‘Community and Police Conversation’ events for local residents to attend to continue to build trust and confidence through conversation. These events can be found on Twitter @MPSHavering and I would welcome you to join us to continue the conversation.”
The event, held in a function room at The Cranleigh in Hornchurch, was attended by around 100 residents, politicians, community groups and officers. It was also attended by Havering’s Police Cadets.
The event was officially opened by Eileen Gilbey, from Havering’s Independent Advisory Group and Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe.
Superintendent Simon Hutchinson also spoke to the audience about his vision on how the New Met for London plan will be delivered in Havering.
Superintendent Simon Hutchinson, Havering’s Neighbourhood Policing lead, also said: “I want to thank everyone who gave up their time to attend this event.
“I have been in post since March and have been humbled by the community members who continue to dedicate their own time in order to work with me and who have guided me whilst I found my footing within Havering.
“Whether you live, work of study in Havering your feedback continues to be important, helping us to improve your police service.”
This is one of many events held in Havering and we will continue working to strengthen relationships with communities, and to rebuild and restore relationships that have been tested in recent years.
To find out more about what your local officers are doing to engage with communities, reduce crime and to tackle anti-social behaviour follow them on @MPSHavering and look out for #ANewMetforLondon
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A New Met for London is available to read on our website.
