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The Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant for South Somerset (Avon and Somerset Constabulary), provided members with a verbal update on the revised structure and new ways of working for the local beat teams. He informed members that shift patterns had also changed, and the Somerton and Wincanton teams were no longer working to the same shift routines. This had led to occasions where the beat team may not be available, but he reassured members that responses to emergency 999 calls would continue to be covered at all times by the patrol team.

During his update, the Sergeant also highlighted that rural theft was still an issue and an organised group was operating in the area. He noted it was anticipated local beat boundaries would change in line with the new ward boundaries, and it was likely a new additional sergeant for the area would be in post shortly.

During a short discussion, the Sergeant responded to points of detail raised by members including information about:

·         Priority and approaches for dealing with rural crime

·         Reporting and statistical information

·         Attendance of officers at parish council meetings

The Chairman thanked Sergeant Rob Jameson for attending the meeting.