Street Briefing at Friars Close

Street Briefing at Friars Close

Dear residents,

As winter approaches and the evenings become darker, Newbury Ward officers conducted a street briefing at Friars Close to engage directly with local residents and address community concerns. During the briefing, officers spoke with several members of the public on a range of important topics, including burglary prevention, domestic violence awareness, and personal safety measures during the darker winter months.

Residents were provided with crime prevention advice, including securing homes and vehicles, remaining vigilant of suspicious activity, and reporting concerns to the police. Officers also discussed support services available to victims of domestic abuse and offered guidance on staying safe while travelling or walking during hours of darkness.

The street briefing provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen community relationships, address local concerns, and increase public confidence in policing within the area. While conducting the engagement, officers also dealt with an incident of anti-social behaviour and issued an ASB warning/ticket to an individual found to be causing concern at the time.

The patrol and street briefing were well received by residents, allowing officers to promote crime prevention, provide reassurance, and maintain a visible policing presence within the community during the winter period.

Thank you as always to Newbury residents for you continued support.

Newbury Ward officers.