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Parks Police
The London Borough of Redbridge Parks Police Service was
established in May 2006. Consisting of a chief officer, two
sergeants and 12 constables the service operates from its new
headquarters at Wash Lodge in Valentines Park.
All the officers are sworn constables.
Their main responsibilities are to:
- provide a safe environment for all persons
visiting or working within the parks and open spaces
- prevent crime and anti social behaviour,
but where such incidents occur take an appropriate course
of action
- provide a visible and responsive service
which helps to reduce the fear of crime and anti social
behaviour
- provide crime prevention advice where
appropriate
- improve road safety. There has been a
28% reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured
in road accidents in the last year.
All officers have the power to arrest and
detain; a power they have used frequently since their
introduction. All of the officers are first aid trained and
have been trained in the use of defibrillators. There uniform
includes personal protective equipment and is carried when on
duty.
The officers patrol all of the 49 parks and
open spaces within the borough. They patrol on foot pedal
cycle, motorcycle and vehicle. They operate on a daily basis
(except Christmas Day and Boxing Day). There are two
rosters in operation for the summer and winter months and the
officers operate 10 hour shifts working four days on
and four days off.
Each sergeant has a team of six
constables. They are supported by an information and
intelligence officer who is responsible for liaising with the
Metropolitan Police. He ensures that information is both
current and accessible to all officers in support of their
role.
Rosters
Summer
9.00am-11.00pm daily
April-October
Winter 9.00am-7.00pm
daily
November-March