Rutland Police, Putting in the Miles A Week in the Life of the Melton and Rutland Neighbourhood Teams.
Public safety is a 24/7 commitment, but what does that actually look like on the ground?
Recent updates from the Melton and Rutland Neighbourhood Priority Teams (NPT) offer a transparent look at the diversity of police work from high-stakes arrests and drug seizures to the essential admin that keeps the community running.
Here is a breakdown of the recent proactive work keeping our streets safe.
The Neighbourhood Priority Team (NPT), The NPT recently completed a grueling shift focused on tackling serious offenses and removing threats from the community. Their efforts resulted in a significant dent in local crime figures.
The "Big Red Key": Officers tracked down a male wanted for 13 shoplifting offenses. While entry was nearly forced, the presence of the tactical entry tool (the "big red key") convinced the suspect to surrender.
The team assisted Response colleagues in processing a male linked to multiple serious offenses, ensuring he was successfully interviewed and charged.
A "Fail to Stop" incident led to a summons for various driving offenses and a drug search. In a separate stop, officers uncovered counterfeit cash, seized a vehicle for having no insurance, and arrested a passenger wanted for offenses in Leicester City.
Crime prevention isn't just about handcuffs; it’s about collaboration.
Working with Melton Borough Council, the team served two eviction notices to address ongoing localised issues.
Dozens of intelligence reports were filed, which serve as the "road map" for future proactive policing and targeted raids.
On the Beat with PC McKinnon, South Rutland & Beyond
While the NPT focuses on high-priority targets, local beat officers like PC McKinnon have been busy managing the safety of South Rutland and supporting force-wide emergencies.
The A1 remains a focal point, with PC McKinnon attending four separate traffic incidents this week. Fortunately, only one resulted in minor injuries. The team also traveled to Loughborough to assist at the scene of a serious injury collision and supported a large-scale search for a missing person at Bradgate Park.
ASB & Drugs, continued casework is underway with Rutland Council to tackle Anti-Social Behavior (ASB) and drug misuse in Ketton.
Local Governance: PC McKinnon attended the Edith Weston Parish Council meeting to hear directly from residents regarding road safety concerns near the village chicanes.
The A47 Corridor, collaborative plans are being drawn up with the community safety team to address recurring issues along the A47.
The police rely on your eyes and ears to stay ahead of crime.
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