Community Beat Manager
Encyclopedia
A Community Beat Manager (CBM) is a police officer
within the British Police's territorial police force
s, such as the Metropolitan Police Service
and Greater Manchester Police
. The CBM is usually responsible for a particular neighbourhood or area of a town or city. Most commonly CBMs are Constable
s. Currently CBMs are part of Safer Neighbourhood Policing Teams (SNTs), which are commonly made up of a Sergeant
, two to three Constables and two PCSO
s. SNTs use CBMs in a way that is reminiscent of the "British Bobby" in an aid to revive the conception that is thought by the public.
Lancashire
Community Beat Managers in Lancashire Constabulary
are considered problem solvers and aim to address quality of life issues for local residents, and regularly work in partnership with members of the public and other agencies in order to improve their area. Community Beat Managers are accessible to the public and have regular monthly meetings, called PACT Meetings. PACT is an acronym for Police and Communities Together, which the Lancashire Constabulary are keen to promote. Community Beat Managers also hold regular surgeries, so that local residents can consult with their local officer about issues which affect them.
North Wales
The Community Beat Manager title has also been adopted by North Wales Police
in their Neighbourhood Policing Plan
to identify their Community Police Officers. The Officer's role is similar to the Lancashire Constabulary
model, the Officers in North Wales
also have responsibilities to manage and task PCSO
s, Special Constables and Volunteers
. The teams manage Community Action Plans and are accountable to their local communities. These action plans can cover a wide range of community based problems from Anti Social Behaviour to Environmental concerns such a Graffiti
removal. All residents in North Wales can identify and find contact details for their Neighbourhood Policing Team
s via the North Wales Police
website.
Police officer
A police officer is a warranted employee of a police force...
within the British Police's territorial police force
Territorial police force
The phrase Territorial Police Force varies in precise meaning according to the country to which it is related, generally distinguishing a force whose area of responsibility is defined by sub-national boundaries from others which deal with the entire country or a restricted range of...
s, such as the Metropolitan Police Service
Metropolitan Police Service
The Metropolitan Police Service is the territorial police force responsible for Greater London, excluding the "square mile" of the City of London which is the responsibility of the City of London Police...
and Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Police is the police force responsible for law enforcement within the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester in North West England...
. The CBM is usually responsible for a particular neighbourhood or area of a town or city. Most commonly CBMs are Constable
Constable
A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions.-Etymology:...
s. Currently CBMs are part of Safer Neighbourhood Policing Teams (SNTs), which are commonly made up of a Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
, two to three Constables and two PCSO
PCSO
PCSO is an acronym that may refer to:In law enforcement:*Police Community Support Officer, a Police staff role in England and Wales*Police Custody and Security Officer, a Police staff role in ScotlandIn government:...
s. SNTs use CBMs in a way that is reminiscent of the "British Bobby" in an aid to revive the conception that is thought by the public.
Lancashire
Community Beat Managers in Lancashire Constabulary
Lancashire Constabulary
Lancashire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing the ceremonial county of Lancashire in the North West England. The force's headquarters are at Hutton, near the city of Preston...
are considered problem solvers and aim to address quality of life issues for local residents, and regularly work in partnership with members of the public and other agencies in order to improve their area. Community Beat Managers are accessible to the public and have regular monthly meetings, called PACT Meetings. PACT is an acronym for Police and Communities Together, which the Lancashire Constabulary are keen to promote. Community Beat Managers also hold regular surgeries, so that local residents can consult with their local officer about issues which affect them.
North Wales
The Community Beat Manager title has also been adopted by North Wales Police
North Wales Police
North Wales Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing North Wales. The headquarters are in Colwyn Bay, with divisional headquarters in St Asaph, Caernarfon and Wrexham....
in their Neighbourhood Policing Plan
Neighbourhood Policing Plan
The Neighbourhood Policing Plan is a locally derived plan designed to deliver bespoke policing to a community primarily through consultation with local stakeholders including residents, people who use a locality, businesses, and local politicians. This is becoming the standard way that local...
to identify their Community Police Officers. The Officer's role is similar to the Lancashire Constabulary
Lancashire Constabulary
Lancashire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing the ceremonial county of Lancashire in the North West England. The force's headquarters are at Hutton, near the city of Preston...
model, the Officers in North Wales
North Wales
North Wales is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales. It is bordered to the south by the counties of Ceredigion and Powys in Mid Wales and to the east by the counties of Shropshire in the West Midlands and Cheshire in North West England...
also have responsibilities to manage and task PCSO
PCSO
PCSO is an acronym that may refer to:In law enforcement:*Police Community Support Officer, a Police staff role in England and Wales*Police Custody and Security Officer, a Police staff role in ScotlandIn government:...
s, Special Constables and Volunteers
Volunteering
Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity, intended to promote good or improve human quality of life, but people also volunteer for their own skill development, to meet others, to make contacts for possible employment, to have fun, and a variety of other reasons that could be...
. The teams manage Community Action Plans and are accountable to their local communities. These action plans can cover a wide range of community based problems from Anti Social Behaviour to Environmental concerns such a Graffiti
Graffiti
Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property....
removal. All residents in North Wales can identify and find contact details for their Neighbourhood Policing Team
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Neighbourhood Policing Teams are a concept developed by the United Kingdom police. It involves small teams of police officers who are dedicated to policing a certain community or area. There are 3,600 NPTs throughout the United Kingdom...
s via the North Wales Police
North Wales Police
North Wales Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing North Wales. The headquarters are in Colwyn Bay, with divisional headquarters in St Asaph, Caernarfon and Wrexham....
website.
External links
- Neighbourhood Policing Teams at North Wales PoliceNorth Wales PoliceNorth Wales Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing North Wales. The headquarters are in Colwyn Bay, with divisional headquarters in St Asaph, Caernarfon and Wrexham....