Gladesville Local Area Command - NSW Police Force

Gladesville Local Area Command
Community Safety Precinct Committee Action Minute
Report to Crime Prevention Partnership JANUARY 2011 – MARCH 2011
PRESENT:
NAME AGENCY POSITION
Superintendent John Duncan NSW Police Local Area Commander
Inspector Jason Reimer NSW Police Duty Officer
Sergeant James Duignan NSW Police Sergeant - PCYC
Bronwyn Tuza NSW Police Acting Executive Officer
Tony Aboud Ryde Chamber of Commerce President
Leon Marsker City of Ryde Manager Regulatory
Chris Hellmundt City of Ryde Road & Community Safety Project Officer
Peter Astridge Hunters Hill Council President
? Myer Loss Prevention Officer
APOLOGIES:
Inspector David Robins NSW Police Crime Manager
Sergeant Kerri McDonald NSW Police Crime Coordinator
Senior Constable Tracy Stone NSW Police Crime Prevention Officer
Craig Stephens Top Ryde Shopping Centre Centre Manager
Reg Cain Gladesville Chamber of President
Commerce
Clr Artin Etmekdgian City of Ryde Mayor
Clr Vic Tagg City of Ryde Councillor
Margaret Kelly Hunters Hill Council Manager Community Services
Mick Nelson West Ryde Chamber of Vice President
Commerce

MINUTES:
Opening and Welcome – Superintendent John Duncan
Meeting Commenced at 10.00AM
Previous Minutes accepted:
Accepted by Leon Marsker and seconded by Chris Hellmundt.
Priority Crime Category
Nil identified.
Local Crime Type Priorities
Break, Enter & Steal on residential premises.
Discussion Item
‣ Crime overview PowerPoint for Gladesville LAC presented by Superintendent Duncan and Inspector Reimer. Crime
generally stable or falling. Break and Enters on residential homes had increased substantially in the last quarter however
Gladesville was still ranked number 64 in the State (out of 80). Overview of good arrests given and impact expected on
BES crimes. Stealings had also increased substantially though this was anticipated with a new Retail outlet being
opened.
‣ Proactive poling results explained along with various operations and programs that were run in the Command.
‣ Concerns raised regarding Police communications / black spots. Recommendation made that when police review
development applications, communications should be a priority. Crime Prevention Officer to consider communications -
ACTION.
‣ PCYC - Sgt Duignan gave overview of Government plans for creation of new PCYC clubs (4 per year to be opened).
Clubs to be developed in areas where juvenile crime / demand indicates need. Local Councils need to be able to identify
facilities and bid. May need to consider RSL Youth Club / Salvation Army options. Gladesville LAC to work with Council
to identify if crime / demands justify need for new PCYC – ACTION.
‣ Attendance numbers / membership: Recommendation for representative of the Hunters Hill Neighbourhood Watch to
attend Community Safety Precinct Committee Meetings - ACTION

Agreed updates to Crime Prevention Action Plan
Intended Outcome Agreed Strategies Partner
Agencies/Community
member
Timeframe
Graffiti reduction /
Reduction in youth crime
‣ YLO to liaise with Ryde Council to organise a
sub committee and take statistics to establish
the need of a PCYC in the Gladesville/Ryde
area.
‣ Graffiti action day – 15/05/2011.
‣ Gladesville Police to continue targeting
offenders.
‣ Superintendent Duncan to maintain momentum
with the media, council and police regarding
graffiti.
NSW Police – S/Cst
Bradley Taylor –
Gladesville YLO.
Ryde & Hunters Hills
Councils
Gladesville LAC
Next CSPC
Meeting.
Meeting closed: 12.00PM
Next Meeting: August 2011.