Issues linked to drug related activity and the associated violence that goes with this within the ward. IVORYDOWN, GARETH GROVE, LAUNCELOT ROAD

Local patrols and engagement across the ward to be carried out. Targeting where there are reports of drug dealing and misuse. Liaising with residents to gather intelligence. Liaising with housing associations to combat problem addresses.
Plain clothes and uniformed patrols.
Weapons sweeps of linked areas.
Working in partnership with other police departments and partner agencies.
Stop and search

Tackling high level of shoplifting along the shops of Downham Way in the vicinity of Downham Tavern.

This priority will be addressed by identifying offenders for pro-active arrest using CCTV, and joint police and commercial systems.
Covert patrols will also be undertaken and there will be an increase of stop and search in the area.
Where prolific offenders are identified they will be targeted for Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) to address anticipated future offending.

Tackling ongoing ASB issues with street drinkers, noise issues, rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour and Drug related activity in and around Downham Way and Galahad Road

Regular visible targeted patrols to take place in and around these areas covering various shift times.
Engagement with local businesses and local residents on the area to encourage a community assisted approach.
To liase with partner agencies as the local council, ASB Team to ensure a multi agency approach is taken to tackling ongoing problem including joint patrols with outreach teams and rough sleeper teams e.t.c.
Issuing Community Protection Warnings/Notices.