Settled in

Hello again, as I write this the snow has settled and there is a chill in the air. However, we are still here and an impressive number of staff made it in to work today to ensure we are able to continue to provide a good level of service.
I have been in post for a couple of months now. I have got to know my team, the areas of Northam & St Mary's and some of the good and not so good people in those areas. Rest assured, my team and I will continue working with the good people to make life difficult for the not so good. We can make a difference to Northam & St Mary's but we rely on your assistance and information. You can get in touch in a variety of ways; 0845 045 4545, 101, ryan.bartlett@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or by speaking to any of the officers you see out and about.
We have had a couple of personnel changes of late; the officers that covered Northam or St Mary's will now work as one big team so you may see a few different faces patrolling your area and PC Holly Freize has joined from the Polygon team. Holly will be leading the engagement work that the team does and I will be concentrating more on the crime investigation work that goes on. The service you receive won't change, but on occasions it will be me that attends these events and on others it will be Holly.
Remember as Christmas is fast approaching; please take basic crime prevention measures. Make sure doors and windows are locked, don't leave valuables on display (in your house or vehicle), use a light switch timer if you are going to be out or away whilst it's dark and don't leave empty boxes outside your address advertising the nice new presents you've received.
If I don't get a chance to speak again before Christmas then please have a very enjoyable holiday, stay safe and have a happy new year
Ryan