Don’t Risk it – Don’t Drink & Drive

As the weather warms up and more people enjoy days out, BBQs, the world cup, and social events, we want to remind everyone of the dangers of drink and drug driving.

Even small amounts of alcohol can seriously impair your judgement, slow your reactions, and increase the risk of collisions. Choosing to drive under […]

Work to Tackle ASB in Stoke & Staffordshire

This week, the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office is supporting Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (29 June-5 July). With the theme of ‘Making Communities Safer’, the week encourages communities to take a stand against ASB and highlights the actions those experiencing it can take.

In Staffordshire:

Community Safety Partnerships, supported by funding from the Staffordshire Commissioner […]

Community Police Engagement in Sandyford & Goldenhill

A meeting has been arranged later this month with Staffordshire Police, where Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association, Councillor Chandra Kanneganti and David Williams M.P. are to discuss police engagement in the Sandyford/Goldenhill area.

The main focus will be to ensure monthly visits by the police to key areas where antisocial behaviour takes place, quarterly […]

Appeal After Fake Notes

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a man used counterfeit notes to pretend to pay for a mobile phone in Stoke-on-Trent.

Police were called at 4.50pm on Thursday 28 May to Carlton Avenue in Chell following reports of theft.

A man pretending to be a genuine buyer attended an address at around […]

Knife Crime

Knife crime is a serious issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. Most young people will never be involved in knife crime, but it’s important to know how to stay safe, make positive choices, and support your friends.Why This MattersCarrying a knife does not protect you — it increases your risk of harm.Even having […]

Tin Church, Unsafe Building

Staffordshire Police have received reports of individuals attempting to gain access to the Church on Rodgers Street. Please be advised that the building is currently unsafe and anyone entering the property may be putting themselves at significant risk of harm.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to remain aware of their children’s whereabouts and to […]

Missing Girl

Just to let everyone know that Ruby has been found.

13 year old Ruby has gone missing from the Chell area.

If anyone has seen Ruby, spoken to her or knows where she may be, please let her know she is not in any trouble.

Hert family are extremely worried and just want to […]

Staffordshire Commissioner to review Police Performance at Public Mt’g

Topics to be discussed by Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams and Acting Chief Constable Becky Riggs at a public meeting on Thursday (14 May) will include improvements in contact, keeping victims informed, and the impact of targeted, high-visibility Police patrols in reducing crime.

During the Police Public Performance Meeting, which will be broadcast live online […]

Volunteer to review Police Powers to ensure they are used correctly?

The Commissioner’s Independent Scrutiny Panels are looking for a diverse demographic of community members to help scrutinise Police powers such as: Stop Search, Use of Force, Powers within Custody, Strip Search

Volunteers will cross question information and Body Worn Video to help identify any problems and to help suggest solutions. 

Applications are now open!

Please […]

Police Drop In, Sandyford McDonald’s

PCSO Nick Warrilow and PCSO Bowen will be at McDonalds, Sandyford today from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.

If you have any questions, or issues to raise feel free to pop along and have a chat.