MERTON LAUNCHES SAFER TOWN CENTRES TEAM

Merton Safer Town Centres Team was launched in April 2009.

Officers from the police at Merton have joined forces with members of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary to work in partnership with the Wimbledon Town Centre Manager, Centre Court Management and the London Borough of Merton Wardens.

The team works alongside the Safer Neighbourhoods Teams and Safer Transport Teams who already regularly patrol the town centres within Merton.

Chief Superintendent Chris Bourlet said "The Safer Town Centres team will assist further in driving down crime and anti social behaviour. The teams will work together in a coordinated manner to ensure that when people visit Merton, they have a safe and enjoyable time."

Inspector Charlie Fleury said “It’s an opportunity to enhance policing within the town centres. This is so that local businesses and residents are able to easily identify local officers to address policing issues."

WIMBLEDON TOWN CENTRE WARDEN

A highly visible presence in Wimbledon town centre, working to prevent anti-social behaviour and reduce crime. The warden scheme is non-confrontational and our duties are to simply observe and report. Wardens are received warmly by the public and I think people are reassured by my presence.

Acting as the eyes and ears for the local community, the wardens role incorporates three main responsibilities. They are reducing anti-social behaviour, getting residents involved with community based projects and ensuring his patch is free of any environmental issues, such as fly-tipping or abandoned vehicles.

Telephone: 07904 919995

Email: nwardens@merton.gov.uk