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Following the flash flood in the Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area on 26 August, the Nepalese government has established a toll-free emergency Nepalese language number (1234), and a dedicated hotline (1144) accessible in Nepal. If you're affected and need assistance from the UK government, call:
Your local team
Hello I am Inspector Claire Jones and I am currently responsible for Selly Oak and Edgbaston Constituencies .
I have twenty years of policing experience the majority of which I have spent in neighbourhood policing. I am extremely passionate about neighbourhood policing and I enjoy serving my community. I thrive off making a difference and improving the day to day quality of life for people in our communities.
I am proud to have a Diamond Award winning team for our service delivered to our communities with the Neighbourhood Team Excellence Award 2022. This was awarded for the high arrest, stop search and knife recovery rate, as well as diversionary visits to youth suspected of being involved in serious youth violence.
We also had a huge footprint in the community in terms of positive engagement for recruitment and holding community events. I am humbled to have also achieved Police Officer of the Year at the Women in Policing Awards for my tenacity towards tackling youth violence and gang activity.
I am a mother and a foster carer with three additional boys living with me at home and so it is more than fair to say that I really want to make a difference in communities but in particular I am drawn to helping young people. I have demonstrated this in my work in terms of serious youth violence and my time working on the organised crime and gangs team.
I have worked in Winson Green and Handsworth areas my whole career; they have a special place in my heart as I grew up and went to school in these areas.
I’m also one of the stop search leads for Birmingham. As part of this portfolio I hold Stop Search Scrutiny panels with the public to show some of the stop searches conducted and have the opportunity to obtain feedback from the public and use it constructively in order to make improvements to our practices.
I am a strong advocate of partnership work and really value the relationships developed with all our partners in order to make a real difference in our community. I thank you all for your continued efforts and support.
When I’m not at work I enjoy watching reality TV shows, (I know it’s not for everyone!) I also love going on holiday exploring new places, learning about new cultures and sampling the food they have to offer!
Crimes and priorities
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Force Priority - Operation Stance
We are currently engaged in tackling the criminality seen at shops in the Cotteridge locations. We are working with other departments, utilising disruption efforts and enforcing legislation. We are looking to hold those responsible for owning, managing or utilising these stores who are intent on crime.Action taken:
The NHT will be visiting these locations in partnership with external partners to provide enforcement. Days are being organised to work with partners where we can tackle the issues the shops cause, seize illegal items and disrupt any criminal activity. We await a date from partner agencies to be able to tackle this together .
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Local Priority - Anti social behaviour and drug use in Stirchley linked to houses of multi occupancy (HMO). This has continued to be raised as an issue.
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This will remain a priority for Bournville Neighbourhood Team , due to the transient nature of the properties.
The neighbourhood team are continuing to work with our partner agencies including the exempt accommodation team within BCC and local councillors. We continue to evaluate problem areas and try to support those who require further help.
We are still conducting walks in the area with the local councillor and are speaking to the support providers for the properties that have been raised. If you have a specific property in mind please let us know and we will look to include that.
We are aware of issues within the Ivy Road area at present and would ask for those people affected by this to contact the local team to discuss.
We continue to investigate any issues raised and we would urge residents to go online and report it to West Midlands Police. or call 101 if you need it reported direct to us in person, on the phone, or online please.. This area is being routinely patrolled and person/s spoken to in relation to Anti Social Behaviour and Drug use int he area. 3 people in the last month who were stopped ,were arrested as they were wanted for a string of offences. -
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Community Priority - illegal use of off road motorcycles on public land - specifically Hazelwell Park and Cotteridge Park.
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Bournville NHT have been routinely patrolling areas such as parks in joint operations with Birmingham City Council. Recovering stolen bikes from the area. Future off road bike operations are in planning process. Any incidents please report to us as your information can help towards enforcement action
If you know where the bikes may be being stored, or who is using them, please let us know. You can do this in person, on our website, or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. This is still an ongoing issue , Bournville NHT are patrolling the areas.