- Patrolling designated areas and informing members of the public on the whole range of council services.
- To act as a source of information for the Police, local authority, elected members and other agencies active in the area.
- Inspect void properties and public buildings to ensure that they are secure and report to the relevant departments any areas of concern.
(See also: Empty Property Hotline) - To liaise with operational staff resolving environmental and maintenance problems.
- Liaise with neighbourhood groups, forums and neighbourhood watch schemes.
- Visit the vulnerable members of the community and note areas of concern.
- Report incidents of racial harassment and homophobia and to liaise with the appropriate agencies.
- Act as an enforcement officer of the litter, dog fouling legislation, Section 46 (Prescribed times for the presentation and removal of household bins for emptying) and Dog Control Orders .
- Act as a Civil Enforcement Officer with regards to the Councils Civil Parking Enforcement policies.
- Respond to minor incidents of anti social behaviour and low-level neighbourhood disputes.
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The role of the Community Protection Officers
The Community Protection Officers were introduced to improve the quality of life for the community by acting as their "eyes and ears". They are unique from other schemes in that they are mainly financed by the council. There has been a conscious effort to try and avoid classifying the Community Protection Officers as a second tier police force. Their role includes and is still relevant to:
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