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  • Junior neighbourhood wardens' scheme

    • Reference: 2013/4709
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    Southampton Council has a junior neighbourhood wardens scheme, whereby young people aged seven to twelve help look after the housing estates on which they live. Would you consider piloting a similar scheme to encourage young people to share in the responsibility for their neighbourhoods, through activities such as litter-picking, gardening and painting?
  • Increase in Domestic Violence Offences

    • Reference: 2013/4706
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    I am very concerned that figures obtained by the London Probation Trust from police show that domestic violence offences in the 12 months leading up to September 2013 have increased in Redbridge by 18.8 per cent. Do you know why is this happening and what are the police doing to ensure that victims of domestic violence are being helped?
  • Burglary Hotspot Areas

    • Reference: 2013/4707
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    Do you know what measures the police are taking in tackling the prevention of burglaries in hotspot areas of Havering and Redbridge?
  • Drug Hotspot Areas

    • Reference: 2013/4708
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    Do you know what measures the police are taking in tackling youth and adult drug offenders in London before it gets to the point of going through the criminal justice system?
  • Smarter Ticketing

    • Reference: 2013/3962
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 20 November 2013
    Now that TfL are actively seeking to reduce demand on the Northern Line by urging commuters to walk or cycle instead, do you accept that the time has come to take this process to its logical conclusion by offering part-time Travelcards and rebates on underused full-time Travelcards in order to encourage those workers who can do so to work from home more often?
  • The murder of Mariana Popa

    • Reference: 2013/3959
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 20 November 2013
    On 29th October 2013, Mariana Popa, a 24 year old sex worker was stabbed to death in Ilford Lane. This is the latest and most tragic incident arising from the growth of street prostitution and drug dealing in the area. Would you speak to the Police Commissioner to ensure the safety of residents in Loxford Ward?
  • Drugs and a victim-focused response

    • Reference: 2013/3960
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 20 November 2013
    1. Now that 40% of dip funding will be provided to MOPAC, what plans are there to tackle drug crime? 2. Would MOPAC consider treating addicts as victims - by giving the health service the lead, and testing low level criminals for drugs, who could then be diverted into treatment, not the criminal justice system?
  • The costs of EDL protests

    • Reference: 2013/3961
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 20 November 2013
    Policing for the recent English Defence League march and counter-protest in Tower Hamlets cost the Metropolitan Police £1.9 million. What can be done to reduce the costs of these types of protests that incite violence and antisocial behaviour?
  • Body worn cameras

    • Reference: 2013/3558
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 23 October 2013
    All those involved in foot and vehicle patrol at Staffordshire Police will have access to 530 body worn cameras, which the force hopes will 'improve police integrity, accelerate cases through court, assist with rapid evidence gathering and offer greater protection for officers'. Will the MPS look into piloting this for all patrol officers in one borough?
  • Police Misconduct Cases

    • Reference: 2013/3559
    • Question by: Roger Evans
    • Meeting date: 23 October 2013
    1. In the past year how much did it cost the Metropolitan police to fight misconduct cases? 2. How many of these cases took place in the past year? 3. What percentage of these cases were won by the Met?