Police ward drop in session

At 11:00hrs on Thursday 12th June 2025 PC 3566 Ellie Hamilton and PCSO 7905 Steven Widdowfield attended a Police drop-in session at the South Community Hub on Wynyard Road in Hartlepool.

This session was hosted by PC Ellie Hamilton and is open to residents of the Rossmere Ward.

The purpose of the ward drop-in sessions is scheduled events where community members can meet and speak with their local PC’S and PCSO’S to discuss issues, concerns and ideas for improving their area. These sessions provide an informal setting for residents to interact with PC’S and PCSO's and express their needs directly.

PC Ellie Hamilton chatted to several members of the public with regards to off-road bikes and anti-social behaviour within the Rossmere Ward. PC Ellie Hamilton also discussed about the benefits of Cleveland Connected.

Cleveland Connected is a two-way information system for residents in the Cleveland area, including Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough, and Redcar. It allows residents to directly communicate with their local neighbourhood officers, share information, and receive updates about crime and anti-social behaviour in their areas. The system is designed to help residents set policing priorities and stay informed about local issues, according to the Cleveland Police.