Category Archive: police

May 16 2013

Harrow Police’s Weekly Blog – May 10, 2013

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Harrow Police’s weekly blog, written this week by Borough Commander Simon Ovens… I was invited to the official opening ceremony of Harrow Primary School in Gayton Road which is the first independent day school in Harrow with an Islamic ethos. I had a tour of the school and met with the school’s founders, teaching staff …

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May 03 2013

Harrow Police’s Weekly Blog – May 3, 2013

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Harrow Police’s weekly blog, written this week by Borough Commander Simon Ovens… Last weekend we took part in Operation Condor, a met-wide operation focusing on licensed premises and supporting our communities who use them. Over the two-day period we visited 37 bookmakers, 77 off-licences and 45 public houses. The licensees were very supportive of our …

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May 02 2013

Police Appeal: Assault in College Road, Harrow on April 28, 2013

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Police continue to appeal for witnesses following an assault in Harrow. Officers were called at approximately 0115hrs on 28 April to reports of a man assaulted in Station Road, near the junction with College Road, Harrow. London Ambulance Service also attended and a man, aged 20, was taken to a northwest London hospital for treatment …

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Apr 22 2013

Harrow Police’s Weekly Blog – April 19, 2013

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Harrow Police’s weekly blog, written this week by Borough Commander Simon Ovens… I attended the AGM of the Harrow Police and Community Consultative Group (HPCCG) last week and met with many of the ward panel members for the borough who so willingly give up their time to work with their Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) to …

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Apr 17 2013

Harrow Police’s Weekly Blog – April 15, 2013

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Harrow Police’s weekly blog, written this week by Borough Commander Simon Ovens… This is my first blog since arriving at Harrow almost three weeks ago, and I’m happy to report that I am settling in well to my new role as Borough Commander. My first few weeks have been busy with meetings and introductions, and …

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Apr 07 2013

New Harrow Police Borough Commander Ch Supt Simon Ovens Arrives

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Simon Ovens, the borough’s new commander, started in Harrow last week. We’ve asked Harrow Police for a biography, but that hasn’t been forthcoming yet. So, what does the internet know about our new Chief Superintendent? Simon’s police career in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) began in 1987 at the age of 19 and by 1994 …

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Apr 06 2013

Free Bike Marking in Harrow – April 13, 2013

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The Metropolitan Police Safer Transport Team in Harrow are offering FREE bike marking to anyone who would like it. They use the equipment supplied by Bike Register.com (usual cost £16.90) and send you an email with the registration details. April 13, 2013 – no reservation needed, just turn up (and bring your bike…) Locations: St …

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Mar 26 2013

Mayor of London’s new Policing Plan for Harrow

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The Mayor of London has published his plan for policing across London, and Harrow has some interesting points. You can download the full report here, but the highlights include: Police ‘Contact Points’ will be opened. Contact Points are locations for nonurgent face-to-face contact, where the public can meet their local police at regular known times. In Harrow, there …

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Mar 25 2013

Harrow Police’s Weekly Blog – February 25, 2013

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Harrow Police’s weekly blog, written this week by Borough Commander Neil Wilson… After 30 years of service, this is my last week at Harrow and will be my last blog. It has been an absolute honour and privilege to serve the community of Harrow. Having been here for some time now, I know that Harrow …

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Mar 19 2013

Harrow Police’s Weekly Blog – February 18, 2013

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Harrow Police’s weekly blog, written this week by Borough Commander Neil Wilson… If you live in the North Harrow area, you may have noticed some extra police activity this week as officers from Headstone North and South Safer Neighbourhoods teams have been holding a Week of Action. Lots of community engagement events have taken place …

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