Message From Inspector 1144 Head

Message From Inspector 1144 Head

Good morning everyone,

Many of you will have seen recent national news reports about tragic incidents in which children and young people have lost their lives in open water. Unfortunately, one such incident occurred in Lincoln.

West Lindsey has a number of rivers, ponds, and lakes. While it may be tempting to swim in these locations, they pose significant risks. Open water can contain strong undercurrents, hidden hazards, and submerged debris, all of which can lead to serious injury or worse. I strongly urge residents to avoid swimming in these environments and instead use designated leisure facilities that are properly managed and supervised by lifeguards.

I’m pleased to share that police and partner agencies have secured Home Office funding for diversionary activities in Gainsborough. Further details will be released shortly.

Gainsborough is also benefiting from a Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP), which became operational in late 2025. If you would like to learn more, please visit:
New Community Alcohol Partnership launches in Gainsborough to tackle underage drinking

If the CAP proves successful, we will look to explore similar initiatives in other parts of West Lindsey.

Additionally, Gainsborough has received ‘Pride in Place’ funding, which will see £2 million invested annually for the next 10 years. This long-term funding supports a community-led regeneration plan. I encourage all residents to complete the Pride in Place survey to have their say: Pride in Place

You will also be pleased to hear that the additional PCSOs are scheduled to begin patrolling their allocated areas from 18 June, which I am sure will be welcomed by the community.

Incidents of note

Officers executed a drug warrant at a property in Gordon Field, Market Rasen on 1 May. This action was made possible due to increased intelligence submissions following community meetings in March and April. I encourage residents to continue sharing information with the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Intelligence can also be submitted by replying directly to this newsletter.

Police made enquiries following a social media post relating to a car wash in Gainsborough. No reports had been made to police, and the individual who posted was unable to provide further details. It is understood that a follow-up post has since clarified the situation.

Police investigated reports circulating on social media regarding a male allegedly exposing himself to children in McDonald’s in Gainsborough. McDonald’s cooperated fully, and after a comprehensive review of CCTV, we are satisfied that no offences took place.

Officer recruitment is now open. If you would like to learn more about joining Lincolnshire Police, please visit our website:
Apply now to become a police officer | Lincolnshire Police

For residents in West Lindsey who are considering a career in policing, I am happy to offer direct advice and guidance throughout the application process. I can be contacted at: Michael.head@lincs.police.uk.

Please continue to encourage others to sign up to Lincs Alert, which remains a vital communication tool. It allows us to share updates quickly and enables the public to respond directly—particularly in relation to CCTV enquiries and stolen vehicles.

There are also several local ‘Watch’ schemes available, including Farm Watch and Land Rover Watch.

To sign up to Lincs Alert, please visit:
www.lincolnshirealert.co.uk

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