On the beat: Sometimes the job can be a labour of love

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.Read

On the beat: Using the tools of our trade we can cut crime

AS PART of our continued war on crime, Brent officers last week took part in a day of action focusing on Operation Cubo.Read

On the beat: Pilot projects which are cutting crime levels

AT THE end of each financial year we review our performance, plans and activity.Read

On the beat: Leaving the borough in safe hands

AFTER 30 years of service, this is my last week at Harrow and will be my last column for the Observer. It has been an absolute honour and privilege to serve the community of Harrow.Read

On the beat: Extra activity gets good results

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 team have been holding a Week of Action.Read

MASH service marks first successful year

Last week we celebrated the first anniversary of Harrow’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), which was set up especially to help vulnerable young people in the borough.Read

On the beat: Update on Operation Big Wing

LAST week I said I’d provide you with an update from Operation Big Wing, a London-wide operation of visible coordinated activity to cut crime and disrupt those who continue to cause harm to our communities. So, here is a brief overview of results.Read

On the beat: 'I'm keen to meet you all'

MY FIRST full week in post as Acting Borough Commander has been a whirlwind of meetings.Read

On the beat: Beware of pickpockets blighting town centre

I FEEL a great sense of privilege and pride to be borough commander of Harrow following Dal Babu’s retirement from the Met Police last week.Read

On the beat: A sad goodbye

THIS is my last week at Harrow Borough and I must admit that as I write this blog I have mixed feelings – on the one hand I think I will be leaving the best job in the world, while on the other hand I am looking forward to being able to spend more time with my two beautiful daughters, Shanti and Suraiya.Read

On the beat: Tackling gangs

I HAVE three things to tell you about this week – more activity against criminal gangs, working with the French to show how importantly we take stop and search and working with Brent Council to tackle illegal housing structures, which can be a risk to life.Read

On the beat: I shall be retiring after 30 years in the force

LAST week I mentioned a card and courier scam that is doing the rounds at the moment and still seems to be catching out members of the public, particularly the elderly.Read

On the beat: Saddened by death of Special Constable

FOR those of you that have not seen the paper last week I am saddened to report the death of one of our Special Constables, Jamal Moghe.Read

On the beat: Mothers against gangs given Gunners support

ASSISTANT Commissioner Simon Byrne and Deputy Mayor Stephen Greenhalgh delivered a presentation on the Mayor’s police and crime plan 2013-2017 which will shape policing in Harrow and across London.Read

On the beat: Police instinct proves right during stop and search

THIS week I want to share with you a story of the long arm and long memory of the law and update you on our Smartwater pilot. Firstly though, I want to tell you about a burglary spree that was prevented this week from a single stop and search.Read

On the beat: A pleasure rewarding outstanding officers

I WOULD like to thank the leaders of Harrow Central Mosque for kindly hosting the Borough Commander’s Commendation Ceremony on Monday.Read

On the beat: Robbery is down

IT HAS been a very good year for crime reduction in Brent, with reductions across the board in burglary, theft from motor vehicles and assaults and I want to share a few of the small success stories through the year with you this week.Read

On the beat: Don't let criminals spoil your party

BURGLARS are still forcing UPVC doors to break into homes across Harrow and I would like to remind anyone who has this type of door that the door is only securely locked if the handle is lifted to engage the locking mechanism and the door is then locked with the key.Read

On the Beat: Domestic violence and child road safety issues

THIS week I want to update you about what we are doing to make Brent residents safer in relation to domestic violence and child road safety.Read

On the beat: Vigilance still required

I ATTENDED the monthly meeting of Borough Commanders last week and I am pleased to report that we continue to see a reduction in crime across the borough, which also means fewer victims.Read