Groundbreakers 'go live'

Launched today is the joint firearms support unit for Bedfordshire Police and Hertfordshire Constabulary bringing improved resilience and efficiency to this key policing specialism. http://www.herts.police.uk

Hertfordshire Constabulary, Deputy Chief Constable, Simon Parr aims to further improve the policing service delivery to communities.

Hertfordshire Police Authority's Safer Neighbourhoods Awards 2009 have been chosen and, once again, outstanding contributions to community policing have been highlighted - stand-up Broxbourne heat winners PCSOs Teresa Vaux and Kathi Broad.

Broxbourne is a safe place to live with relatively low levels of crime and disorder - buoyed by the aims and objectives of the council in promoting community safety: http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/community_and_living/community_safety.apx

Activities for Children, Families and Young Peopleare listed here
http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/PDF/LE_Children_and_Families_brochure_April_to_Sept_09.pdf and http://youth.broxbourne.gov.uk/

If you wish to nominate a local neighbourhood project for part of the community safety budget, please contact the community safety team on 01992 785555or email community.safety@broxbourne.gov.uk.

And finally, Nacro needs you for a free sports project: nacro@broxbourne.gov.uk

Make your neighbourhood is safer still, report any anti-social behaviour on 01992 785577 and incidents of crime to the police on 0845 3300222.