A presentation to be given at the meeting by Detective Inspector Chris Skelt.
Minutes:
Presentation was delivered by Acting DS Andrew Parr and PC Nicola Day on Gangs
Andrew Parr (Acting DS) began the presentation on the overview of the Top Twenty gangs in London. It was highlighted that The GMG – GET MONEY GANGSTERS are now assessed as the most active gang in London. They have been the suspects for a fatal stabbing in December which is the primary reason for their rise. The gang formally referred to as DA - DEM AFRICANS are now 10th in the overview chart.
Andrew Parr (Acting DS) then moved onto Gun discharges. In the last twelve weeks there have been 53 Lethal barrelled GCDs in London, which is a decrease from the last meeting. There have been five offences in the last two weeks. Newham have suffered from further offending with two in the last two weeks
Enfield’s position on the comparison graph demonstrated that between 30.12.16 - 29.12.17 the Volume of Gun Discharges were 27, 17 of which came from a (lethal barrelled) and 10 from (non-lethal barrelled).
Andrew Parr (acting DS) and Nicola Day (PC) presented detailed charts on Knife Injury Victims under 25 statistics. Enfield’s position was second on the chart and identified in the Top 3 worsening Boroughs by Volume. The chart with statistics for victims 25 and over placed Enfield in the middle of the chart with a 20% change (decrease) between 29.12.16 - 29.12.17.
Nicola Day (PC) took us through the Gang’s Unit Objective, which was primarily to save lives and protect the residents of Enfield and surrounding areas from gang related violence through three key areas. Prevention via Gang Intervention visits and gang mediation. Proactivity via Daily management of Gang members, Habitual Knife Carriers & Prolific Firearm Offenders and Intelligence led Operations. Partnership working with Local Authority, GPG, neighbouring boroughs and 3rd sector organisations.
Finally both Andrew Parr (Acting DS) and Nicola Day (PC) highlighted three recent operations and took us through one in particular Op Texas – Ponders End Park
In partnership with colleagues in Neighbourhood Policing a proactive Operation was set up to tackle the drug dealing and Anti-Social Behaviour in and around Ponders End Park. The four key areas tackled were;
Education- Increased Op Crest deployments in and around the area
Environment – Bushes cut back to reduce hiding places and improve OP vision.
Engineering – Shelter used for dealing removed and Lighting added to improve OP vision.
Enforcement – Surveillance authorised with the following aims, reduce intel gap and maximise arrest, seizure or covert tactics opportunities. Provide immediate response to intelligence. Provide evidence for reactive investigations.
Andrew Parr (Acting DS) and Nicola Day (PC) invited the Board for any Questions relating to Gangs.
Q.
It was voiced that there has been a noticeable difference in Ponders End Park, particularly with the CCTV installed.
Are the Stop & Search Body Cams working? How far are they covering?
A.
Stop & Search body cams working well, gangs in particular are being targeted. There are dedicated Ward Officers, School units borough wide, Intelligence is also being used when needed.
Raising awareness in Schools and Academies being covered from funding from St Giles, Knife Arches will also be back in operation soon.
Q.
As funding is decreased will the awareness and talks in schools continue?
A.
Yes. Training material will be available for teachers to deliver once funding has ceased.
Q.
How many people are in Gangs and how are they recruited?
A.
GMG have 100+ members (active & non active) they are recruited via friends and associates predominantly.
Q.
The Majors office have approved funding of 45 Million to Police and 15 Million to be dedicated to Gangs, do you know how much will be given for Enfield Gang Unit and how this will be used?
A.
Figures are not known at present, as this was only been approved recently.
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