Operated by: Derbyshire Constabulary
http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/My-Local-Police/North-Division/Amber-Valley-LPU/Heage/Heage.aspxThis Safer Neighbourhood area covers Heage, Nether Heage and Ambergate. It belongs to the Amber Valley Local Policing Unit.
Heage, Nether Heage and Ambergate are adjoining villages approximately three miles from Belper and Ripley. During the past few years members of the local community have restored the six-sail windmill in Nether Heage to its former glory and this is now a fully working windmill which attracts many tourists to the area.
Current Priorities
Issue
1. Tackling off-road motorbikes in and around Nether Heage
2. Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour around Chapel Street, Belper 3. Tackling drug related offences in Belper
Action
1. High visibility patrols in the area, build intelligence to identify those involved. Work alongside our off-road bike team and utilise our drone capabilities. Positive action to be taken against riders by issuing section 59 warnings or seizing the motorbikes under section 165 road traffic act.
2. High visibility patrols at peak times to engage with the young people involved in anti-social behaviour. Work alongside our Youth Engagement Team to deliver inputs at local schools to educate the young people of the effects anti-social behaviour has on victims and the community. Signpost the young people to positive diversionary activities within the local area. Issue anti-social behaviour letters to young people found engaging in anti-social behaviour, and consideration to be given for other suitable disposals, such as Immediate Justice, Acceptable Behavioural Contracts. Work alongside our partners at Amber Valley Community Safety Partnership, utilising our Public Space Protection Order powers.
3. High visibility patrols within the area to disrupt drug related activity and build intelligence. Complete stop/searches where grounds are met and execute warrants where appropriate.