To reduce drug use in open spaces in Munster

Specific: Reduce drug use in open spaces in Munster by focusing on hot spot locations, increasing police patrols, engaging with residents and taking positive action.

Measurable: Reduce drug related incidents in open spaces over a 3 month period. Conduct regular hi visibility reassurance patrols and take positive action where offences identified.

Achievable: Complete targeted patrols and engage with residents to encourage community reporting.

Relevant: Drug use in open spaces reduces resident’s quality of life and undermines community safety. Addressing this supports the Metropolitan Police Service’s goals of reducing harm, protecting vulnerable people and improving trust and confidence in the Police.

Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with a formal review and evaluation from Ward Panel members at the next Ward Panel meeting.

To reduce drug dealing activity within Munster

Specific: Conduct targeted operations to disrupt and reduce visible drug dealing activity at identified hotspots within Munster ward. Engage local residents in reporting suspicious activity.

Measurable: Increase in visible police patrols around identified hotspots. Increase stop and search positive action for drug offences in the ward.

Achievable: Deploy dedicated ward officers, supported by plain clothes officer. Use intelligence-led policing and community input. Conduct regular patrols, and hold monthly review meetings to assess progress.

Relevant: Reducing drug dealing improves community safety, addresses resident concerns, disrupts criminal networks, and supports wider Metropolitan Police Service objectives on drug harm and violence reduction.

Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with a formal review and evaluation from Ward Panel members at the next Ward Panel meeting.

To reduce speeding by motorists in Munster

Specific: Address community concerns regarding excessive vehicle speeds on key roads by increasing police enforcement and visibility.

Measurable: Aim to reduce reports of speeding within the locality and take enforcement action where necessary.

Achievable: Implement a mix of high visibility patrols and targeted speed enforcement operations working in partnership with the local authority.

Relevant: Speeding has been consistently raised by residents during ward panel meetings and directly impact community safety and quality of life, especially for vulnerable road users and pedestrians.

Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with a formal review and evaluation from Ward Panel members at the next Ward Panel meeting.