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Response officers saved a man’s life after he threatened to leap off a 15ft bridge into the River Trent. Officers were called to the Attenborough area just before midnight on Wednesday June 26 over concerns for a man’s safety. They have found a man, in his 20s, sitting on a very small ledge on the wrong side of the bridge. As there were tall railings between the man and the officers, it was impossible to pull him from the ledge. It was therefore vital that good communication skills came into play to ensure the officers could bring the man to safety. Response officers will often be the first on the scene once a 999 call is made. A proportion of their calls are to those in a mental health crisis.  PC Josh Dowdy, PC Gareth Hope, PC Natalie Short attended the incident alongside their Sergeant Cai Kemish. Sgt Kemish said: “The man was clearly having a mental health crisis and very distressed and it was important we worked hard to ensure we brought him to safety. “The bridge was approximately 15ft directly over the River Trent, with the man positioned in the middle of the bridge. “The bridge had 5ft railings running across it, they were close together, meaning that grabbing hold of the man was not an option. Access to the other side of the bridge was also a near impossible task. “On arrival, PC Dowdy immediately engaged and built a rapport with the man with PC Short and PC Hope assisting. “As we waited for more resources, PC Dowdy has continued to build that rapport with the man. “Further conversations took place which resulted in the man climbing back over the railings with the support of officers. “In total, it took around 10 minutes for officers to put their skills into action, build that quick rapport and ensure there was a positive outcome and the man was brought to safety. “The man suffered no physical injuries and is now being supported by mental health professionals.” Chief Inspector Anwaar Ahmed, who leads city response, said: “This was outstanding work by response officers to bring a very distressed man to safety. Being a response officer is not just about fighting crime and catching criminals but being there in people’s hour of need. “We hope that the man gets the support he needs. I truly believe that if it was not for the actions of these officers on the night, the outcome could have been very different. They played an integral part in saving a man’s life.” Anyone looking for support with their mental health is urged to speak to their doctor, call Samaritans free on 116 123 or email them at jo@samaritans.org or call the NHS on 111.

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A former prison officer says he is looking forward to protecting communities in a different way after joining the ranks at Nottinghamshire Police. George Ginger was just 18 years old when he became a prison officer at HMP Nottingham, where he played an important role in the rehabilitation of offenders. Now aged 21, he has joined Nottinghamshire Police because he wants to help the community in a more “direct” way. He was among 15 student detectives who took part in a passing out parade on Friday (12 July). As part of their training, they will spend the next six months on Response teams across the county to gain valuable policing experience as police constables. They will then join our CID department and work towards gaining the qualifications needed to become fully-fledged detective constables. PC Ginger, who grew up in Nottingham, said: “I’ve known for a while that I wanted to work in the police, but I decided to work in the prison service first so that I could learn about offenders. “During my time at HMP Nottingham, I worked directly with offenders, running different courses and working with external stakeholders and organisations to help rehabilitate and reduce offending rates. “I learnt a lot skills and gained a lot of experience that I can now bring forward to Nottinghamshire Police, firstly as a police officer and then as a detective when I go onto the role. “I’ve worked with offenders so I know a fair bit about their behaviours and how they think.” Having served the community by helping to rehabilitate offenders, PC Ginger – who is preparing to join the Response teams in Nottingham city centre and Radford Road Police Station – said he was ready to help others as a police officer and eventually as a detective. He said: “I want to work more directly with the community and help society. When I was at the prison, I was working with offenders but now I’m ready to help people in the community. “I think the role of detective will be very rewarding for myself. Just knowing I’m helping people and gaining a result that makes the community safer will give me a huge buzz.” We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds who are willing to serve with pride, compassion and integrity. For more information about a career in policing, visit: https://lnkd.in/ezK53TVK

A cadet base named in memory of a young man who was murdered in Bulwell has celebrated its fifth anniversary. We created a new home in Crabtree Community Centre five years ago for our junior police cadets – a programme that aims to educate children between the ages of 11 and 16 how to participate positively in their communities, encourage good citizenship, and promote a practical understanding of policing. Cadets also take part in activities that support the local community and their base is named after Lyrico Steede, who was murdered at the age of 17 six years ago. Lyrico was attacked and killed by a group of young men who lured him to a park in Bulwell under false pretences. He thought he was meeting a girl for a date, but it was a trap. Lyrico was ambushed, chased, and stabbed to death. Following an extensive investigation, five teenagers were sent to prison for a combined total of more than 58 years. Rosie Ormrod, 16, from Basford, has been at the Lyrico Steede cadet base in Bulwell since its launch in June 2019 and says the experience has changed her life. Rosie said: “I am so proud to be part of a community that celebrates the life of Lyrico Steede. “I have met Lyrico’s mum, Keishaye, a few times when she has visited the base to speak with us and it’s been eye-opening to learn about Lyrico’s story and the dangers of knife crime. “I used to struggle with feeling anxious when I was younger, and I decided to join the cadets when I was about to start secondary school. “Being a cadet gave me the support I needed to navigate this difficult time in my life and since then, I have become much more confident.” Hannah Weir, Rosie’s mum, said: “Rosie did have trouble fitting in with other groups in the past, but she has stuck with the cadets fiercely since joining and has barely missed a session. “Nottinghamshire Police put so much effort into showing the young people what they do, and Rosie has had the opportunity to visit the force headquarters where she visited the dog section and learnt about crime scene investigation.” A total of 19 cadets are currently part of our junior police cadet programme in Bulwell, and the young people attend the base once a week to work with cadet leaders. Junior cadets are part of the national Volunteer Police Cadets programme – the recognised police uniformed youth group in England and Wales. We have 44 cadet leaders who work with young people across the county, and these are a combination of police officers, staff and civilian volunteers. We run our junior cadet programme at four other locations in Nottinghamshire. These bases are in Bestwood, Mansfield, Hyson Green and at force headquarters in Arnold. Junior cadets are for young people in the academic school Years 7 to 11, with a separate senior cadet programme in place for those in Year 12 or 13.

A project run by our officers is helping to rehabilitate young offenders and divert them away from the criminal justice system. Through our youth interventions team, we deliver a restorative justice programme to improve outcomes for young people who have been involved in crime. Restorative justice incorporates a trauma informed approach which recognises that young people entering the criminal justice system often come from complex backgrounds and may have had adverse childhood experiences which have increased the likelihood of offending. It’s designed to help young people between the ages of 10 and 18 to take ownership of their actions, repair the harm they have caused to the community and through this, reduce the chances of them reoffending. It also enables the young person to raise any personal issues they are having at home or school so that appropriate support can be given. A young person is enrolled onto the scheme if a panel of experts, including officers and social care practitioners, agree the individual would benefit from the diversionary scheme to reduce their reoffending. One of the community projects that supports the scheme includes the Arches, a Nottingham-based organisation which provides emergency furniture and household items to people in need. Through the restorative justice scheme, the young people on the programme help to sand down and load the furniture on to vans ready for people to collect. Participants in the programme also receive educational sessions on specific criminal offences, for example, officers recently worked with a young person about the dangers and consequences of knife crime after an incident at their home. Support with anger management has also been given, for example our officers helped a young person who often became aggressive in public places. He was given help to better manage his behaviour which meant he was no longer causing anti-social behaviour. Young people on the programme have recently visited Stonebridge City Farm in the city centre and helped by litter picking around the site, as well as tidying other public areas around the city. Other activities have involved preparing food bank parcels which are then donated to Gurdwara temples around Nottingham. Officers work with young people for as long as necessary to help them and this can range from just two sessions to multiple sessions over several months. PCSO Emma Dean said: “It’s very rewarding being able to help better the lives of young people that have started to offend and guide them in a more positive direction. “A standout case to me was a young person that previously felt that crime was his only option because he witnessed those close to him getting involved with crime. “I worked with him to realise that employment and educational opportunities were available to him, and he has now gone on to stop offending and make a new life for himself."

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A community event that showcased efforts to tackle wildlife and rural crime has been hailed as “a great success”. Our Rural and Wildlife Showcase took place at Rufford Abbey Country Park, near Ollerton, on June 29. The annual event is a community-focused initiative that brings together rural hubs to foster positive relationships between police officers and the isolated communities they serve. Children had the opportunity to dust for fingerprints, try on police uniforms and infrared goggles, and climb aboard different police vehicles. The free event also featured a range of crime-fighting demonstrations from our drone and off-road bike teams for visitors to enjoy. Families, farmers and rural communities turned out in their hundreds to support the event, with an estimated 2,000 total visitors across the afternoon, from toddlers to grandparents pitching up to create a friendly atmosphere. Officers from across different force areas were joined by partners including the Environment Agency, the Royal Society of Horses, the National Farmers’ Union, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, and staff from the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s office. Helen Ridley BEM, our rural crime and wildlife partnerships manager, said: “Engaging with people from across Nottinghamshire and our rural communities is really important to us for building trust and confidence. “This event was all about showcasing the hard work that is taking place amongst our rural communities and was the perfect opportunity for the public to learn more about our partner organisations who work alongside us. “This event was a great way to educate and inform the public about rural issues and get the message across in an interactive way that people can enjoy as they learn, as well as providing people with the opportunity to engage and raise concerns that matter to them. “It is always fantastic to work with our partners to improve our communities and create a safer Nottinghamshire. “I would like to thank all our visitors and partners who helped enable the showcase and made this event such a fun day and a great success. “We are looking forward to running the Rural and Wildlife Crime Showcase again and seeing you all in 2025.”

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A mum whose teenage son was attacked and killed says a police cadet base set up in his name has been the perfect way to keep his memory alive. As it celebrates its fifth anniversary this weekend, his mum has explained how the cadet school has given her “a reason to keep going” in the aftermath of her son’s tragic death. Lyrico Steede was only 17 years old when he was attacked and killed by a group of young men who had lured him to a Bulwell park under false pretences. Lyrico thought he was meeting a girl for a date but in fact, it was a trap, and his killers were waiting in the darkness to ambush him on 13 February 2018. They chased after the defenceless young man before stabbing him to death. In the weeks that followed, our detectives left no stone unturned in a bid to identify the people involved in the ambush. Following an extensive investigation, five people – including the 16-year-old girl he’d met that night – were ultimately locked up for a combined 58-and-a-half years. In June 2019, we set up a police cadet base in Bulwell in Lyrico Steede’s name. His mum Keishaye Steede said: “Words can’t describe how difficult and devastating it has been for myself and my family since the passing of my son Lyrico. “There’s nothing like losing a child especially the way I lost my son, and it would be easy for me to just dwell on this pain but having the cadet base is an amazing way for me to remember my son in a positive way and gives me a reason to keep going. “I have visited the base a few times now and it really touches my heart to see how much the cadets that attend have grown and developed since they first joined. “I love having Lyrico’s name attached with this positive initiative and it’s amazing to see his legacy living on through the base. “The cadet base is so important because it gives young people the chance to have positive role models to look up to as they navigate the difficulties of growing up. “I know that if he was still alive, Lyrico would have really benefited from an initiative like the cadets as it would have given him a safe space to socialise and learn about the dangers he may face.” The cadet base, which currently has 19 cadets, is run from Crabtree Community Centre in Bulwell and runs weekly sessions for young people aged between 11 and 16. The cadets regularly take part in community events like litter picking and charity events as well as learn about important issues like knife crime and hate crime. In Nottinghamshire, junior cadet sessions are available to those at secondary school between Years 7 and 11, with senior cadet sessions available to those in Years 12 and 13. A total of 40 cadet leaders, made up of police officers, staff and civilian volunteers, offer their time, skills and knowledge to operate the force’s five cadet bases by running weekly sessions during school term time to 105 young people across Nottinghamshire.