Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
How do you access police services?
This from our London Assembly member, Joanne McCartney:
I’m writing to you to let you know that the Metropolitan Police have launched a survey to hear from Londoners how they access police services. This is part of the Met’s review into the way the public accesses police services and police front counters which includes access to police stations.
I urge you to take part. The Met’s review could lead to possible closures of some police stations in local areas, so it is vital that residents have their say at this early stage.
This 10 minute survey will shape and inform the wider consultation later in the year which will look in detail at front counters in our local areas. The survey asks about front counters, telephone and on-line services. The Met have already stated that one of their options is to have one 24hr police station in each borough supported by scheduled drop-in desks in other locations.
I am very concerned that the Met’s review hasn’t been publicised widely, and so I wanted to ensure that you all heard about the survey and had the opportunity to take part. Please circulate widely so that we can ensure we get as many views heard before the survey closes on 27 May.
If you have specific concerns, be sure to include them in the “any other comments” section at the end of the survey.
Take part in the Metropolitan Police survey at http://www.met.police.uk/contacts/public_access_survey.htm
Survey closes on 27 May.
Kind regards,
Joanne McCartney
London Assembly Member for Enfield & Haringey
City Hall
The Queen's Walk
London SE1 2AA
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Ms McCartney,
Thanks you for posting this.
Here is the official Met release which was lost when Jono's profile was withdrawn
Help shape the future of policing in London
Tell us how you want to access police services and influence the future of local policing in your area in an online survey. You can complete the anonymous survey here.The survey is part of a review being carried out by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) into the different ways in which you can contact police and access our services. These range from telephone, online and face-to-face methods, including via police stations and appointments.
The survey aims to find out which of the many channels you currently use to contact us and after learning about the variety of ways that exist, the survey poses the question would you choose a different way of accessing police services in future.
- Help shape the future of policing survey
Territorial Policing Assistant Commissioner (AC) Ian McPherson, said: “In these challenging financial times, it is essential that the MPS makes best use of available resources. This is one of the key aims of the review that will ensure we can deliver an efficient and cost effective service in the right place at the right time. It is important we look to meet the needs of a modern and diverse London and this process is an endeavour to do so.”
We will use the results of the survey to develop a strategy to maintain and enhance public access to policing services within a core minimum standard. No decisions have yet been made and any changes will only take place with the approval of the most senior officers and staff who form the MPS Management Board and the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA), an independent governing body that holds the MPS to account.
AC McPherson added: “The survey will also be supported by a period of consultation with local partners and stakeholders, such as councils, Independent Advisory Groups and Neighbourhood Watch schemes. The views of our partners and the public are key to any decisions made as to how services should be delivered in the future.”
To have your say complete the survey here by 27th May 2011. Your views are important to us and will help us improve our services to better meet your needs.
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