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West Yorks Make Sikh Temple Police
Contact Point
WSN Network
LONDON:
Residents in Bradford, West Yorkshire, are being urged to take
advantage of a new contact point that has opened at a Sikh Gurdwara.
Neighbourhood
Policing Team (NPT) Officers will be available at the Guru Gobind
Singh Gurdwara on the first Sunday of every month to offer advice
and answer any queries. The contact point has been set up by PC
Yasvender Rehill who works as a Community Engagement Officer.
PC Rehill said:
"As a Community Engagement Officer I work with all communities and
partner agencies. I look at ways to empower the community making it
stronger and a safer place to live. No single person or organisation
can do this alone, and the community plays an essential part in
helping resolve the challenges that we all face. By allowing us use
of the gurdwara for our contact point, we are able to access a
greater number of people in a safe and peaceful environment.
We plan to set
up further contact points at Mosques."
Inspector Tim
Done said: "The Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara is the largest Gurdwara
in the North and as such attracts thousands of people into the area
on a regular basis. It is important that everyone living in, working
in or visiting the area has full access to policing services.
By setting up
these new clinics, we are offering an opportunity for many more
people to discuss their issues with the police, in a comfortable and
familiar environment. The support provided by PC Rehill and the NPT
will help to develop greater awareness and understanding of the
needs of the community."
28 January 2009
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