Community Patrol Team

The Community Patrol Team provide a reassuring presence to deter unacceptable behaviour and make people feel safer

What is the purpose of the community patrol team?

The community patrol team was set up to provide a uniformed reassuring presence for residents and visitors to Rushmoor. The team work with other organisations responsible for community safety to create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment.

What is the role of a community patrol officer?

• Provide a reassuring presence, deter unacceptable behaviour and make people feel safer
• Tackle anti-social behaviour
• Identify and deal with environmental issues e.g. graffiti and fly tipping.
• Work with the community and other organisations to identify and resolve problems e.g. those taking part in anti-social behaviour
• Promote and uphold byelaws
• Use accredited powers to issue fixed penalty notices
• Inspect play areas
• Carry out risk assessments on all parks and play areas
• Open/close sports pavilions

How can I contact the community patrol team?

You can contact the community patrol team by calling 01252 398 399 or emailing communitypatrolteam@rushmoor.gov.uk

You can also use the online forms linked to the right of this page to report graffiti or fly-tipping.

Out of hours contact:

Emergency: Dial 999
Non-Emergency: Dial 101

Hampshire Police: 0845 045 45 45
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111