Leigh Library Police Surgeries

Following the success of previous ‘drop-in’ police surgeries, further monthly sessions are planned at Leigh Library throughout 2010. These will take place in the ground floor of the branch library in Broadway West on Tuesdays, starting either at 10am or 3pm and running for 90 minutes.

The Leigh Library police surgeries will be provide the opportunity for local residents to meet locally-based Neighbourhood Specialist Officer, Pc 970 Leon Pezzuolo.

At the free surgeries, library visitors can find out about neighbourhood policing initiatives, receive expert advice about home security, personal safety and pick up free crime prevention information from a community-based officer.

Surgeries take place once a month (excluding April) and a full calendar of surgery dates is given below. No appointments are necessary and everyone is welcome - simply come along and meet your ‘Bobby in the Library’.

Community and Diversity Team Manager, Simon Wallace says “Libraries are pleased to be working in partnership with the Neighbourhood Policing Teams to help make Leigh a safer
place for local residents”.

Leigh Library Police Surgeries - 2010 (all on a Tuesday)
10 - 11.30am : February 9th, March 9th, May 11th, July 13th, September 14th
3 - 4.30pm : June 8th August 10th, October 12th, November 9th, December 14th
(Please note there will be no Police Surgery in April )

Southend Libraries support a number of other community safety schemes including Neighbourhood Watch, Cycle Watch, Handy Van Service, ‘Message in a Bottle’ and Beat the Bogus Caller campaign.

For information about the library police surgeries, telephone: 0300 333 4444 or visit
www.essex.police.uk

For details about library services ask at your nearest branch or contact;
Simon Wallace, Community Team Manager, Southend Library Telephone 01702 215011 ext 4125 or e-mail librarycommunityteam@southend.gov.uk