7 Community Police

There’s been a significant change in the policing of Portobello and north east Edinburgh as a whole. Over the past 5-6 weeks, two police officers - Matt McPherson and David Love - have been  out and about, speaking to the local community and finding out what the concerns of local people are.

 

PCs David Love (left) and Matt McPherson

 It’s part of what is officially known as Operation Rigoletto. What it means in practice has been, across Edinburgh, putting boots back on the ground and making sure that everyone knows who their local officers are and are therefore more willing to approach them in an easy, relaxed, friendly way.

One part of this is  the new 'Coffee with a Cop' service.  Matt and Davie will be at Portobello Library ready to talk about concerns you have, from bike thefts to antisocial behaviour on the beach. The interviews start with PC McPherson talking about the new policy.

Community Police