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    Sally Brooks

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    Fay Stephen

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    Leon De Bruyn

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    Nathan Howson

Policing priorities

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  • Priority:

    We’re currently consulting the public on the issues they would like to see their local policing teams focusing on as a priority.

    Issued 01 August 2026

    Action taken:

    You can have your say by completing our short survey. Copy this link into your browser to give your views: https://bit.ly/hertspolice-psf

    Actioned 01 August 2026

  • Priority:

    The new priorities for May to August are cracking down on anti-social behaviour in Buntingford town centre and to tackle fly-tipping across the area of East Herts Rural.

    Issued 01 May 2026

    Action taken:

    Neighbourhood officers will step up visible patrols in Buntingford town centre to deter anti-social behaviour and will take a coordinated approach with partners to prevent and respond to fly-tipping across East Herts Rural.

    Actioned 01 May 2026

  • Priority:

    Residents previously asked us to focus on reducing anti-social behaviour in Buntingford, and to tackle hare coursing and poaching in rural areas.

    Issued 01 May 2026

    Action taken:

    • Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team have been conducting patrols which that focus on anti-social behaviour in Buntingford including all the parks.
    • Officers have held a meeting with partner agencies to see what more can be done to tackle anti-social behaviour.
    • We are continuing to carry out these patrols in the future.

    • The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to conduct operations and high visibility patrols to deter and catch hare coursers and poachers, as well as anti-social use of vehicles. This has resulted in a reduction in reports.
    • Residents and workers were offered advice and the opportunity to discuss any concerns with officers at a Barn Meet.
    • Three men have been charged in connection with a suspected hare coursing incident in Hunsdon.

    Actioned 01 May 2026

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HERTS & ESSEX COUNTRY FAIR - Brent Pelham

9:00AM - 3:00PM, Sun 23 August 2026

Brent Pelham, Buntingford

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10:00AM - 11:30AM, Mon 24 August 2026

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Great Innings North Hertford

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