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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti Social Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Town Centre Police have been very busy the last couple of weeks, dealing with jobs, engaging with the community and arresting those committing crime.
As a part of Operation SCOOTHERTS, another two E-scooters have been seized. Recent changes have been made regarding E-scooters and retaining them. All E-scooters when seized are taken straight to the recovery company and are immediately destroyed. This is because they are impossible to insure, tax and ascertain an MOT for.
Plain clothed officers had conducted proactive patrols yesterday in order to catch shoplifters. It was not long before a male was arrested for shoplifting as he was caught in the act of stealing aftershave. A search was conducted and a further two pairs of shoes were found and conducting fast time enquiries, these were also conformed stolen. All items were returned to the store and the suspect is being dealt with. A separate incident was dealt with, whereby another male was stopped and searched. This resulted in no further action.
Various beggars have been moved on out of town under Operation Urban for begging and we continue to work with the council in order to tackle vagrancy in the area.
Checks have been completed at the abandoned Poundland after reports of youths exploring the building. We are continuing to attend these incidents as well as work with partner agencies to stop this from continuing.
Further Operation Hotspot patrols have been conducted in the town centre in order to reduce crime as a part of the Neighbourhood Policing guarantee. These patrols are conducted by officers who have given up their rest days in order to boost officer presence in areas where we are getting various reports of Anti-Social behaviour.
A suspect has been found guilty at court and ordered to pay £480.00 as well as conditions placed on him for six months after destroying a CCTV camera belonging to Westgate Shopping Centre.
Another suspect has been found guilty at court for Assault on a Constable and as a result, was ordered to pay £549.00 in court fees. No compensation was provided to the officer.
 Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. These include: - civil injunctions.
- criminal behaviour orders.
- public spaces protection orders.
- community protection notices.
- dispersal powers.
- closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.herts.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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