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Hello Resident, I hope this message finds you well. As we end January, I wanted to share a quick round-up of what’s been happening across our local area, what’s coming up, and how we’re working together to keep our community safe and thriving. 🔍 Local Priorities Our current focus areas include: Priority 1 – Retail CrimePriority 2 – Speeding, driving and transportPriority 3 – Anti-social behaviourWe’re continuing patrols and targeted operations in these areas, and welcome any feedback or concerns you’d like to raise. 🤝 Partnership Working We’ve been working closely with: Solihull BID – to design and implement a new model, leading to better cooperation and sharing of information. This will allow us to tackle retail crime and target the worst offenders.Local council – Developing plans with our partners to identify and reduce anti-social behaviour and those repeatedly involved.Local colleges – Developing relationships and sharing intelligence to identify students at risk, vulnerable, and involved in anti-social behaviour in order to tackle these more effectively.These collaborations are helping us respond more effectively and holistically to community needs. 🧑🤝🧑 Community Involvement Thank you to everyone who’s taken part in: Streetwatch – volunteers who help us patrol our streets and provide a visible, reassuring presence. Speedwatch – volunteers who help us to detect and deter speeding offences around Solihull.Your involvement makes a real difference. If you’d like to get involved, please reach out!
📅 Upcoming Events 11/02/26 - Engagement session at St Alphege schools26/02/26 - Beat surgery at the Core Library, Solihull town centre. Drop ins welcome.We’d love to see you there—these events are a great way to connect and share ideas. 🗞️ Round-Up from All Wards Here’s a snapshot of key updates across our patch: We've arrested and charged multiple offenders for thefts and crimes within Solihull town centre.We've investigated an assault in the town centre involving a weapon, and have now arrested and charged two suspects.We're implementing a new operating model to work more closely with local security and partner agencies.Thank you for your continued support and engagement.
Stay safe and take care, Sergeant Bird | 
