This in from the Hampshire Constabulary. Ed
There is a new local police officer working with the communities of East and West Cowes to prevent and reduce crime.
Sergeant Mike Sizer has joined the Safer Neighbourhoods teams for the two towns. He’s working alongside PC Dave Cooper, Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Steve Anker and PCSO Derek Howard who cover East Cowes.
PC Justin Pringle, PC Mark Thomas, PC Mark O’Sullivan, PC Minka Armitage, PCSO Steve Oatley, PCSO Lisa Paul and Station Enquiry Officer (SEO) Dave Brooks cover West Cowes.
Background
Sergeant Sizer was born on the Island but spent most of his formative years in and around Southampton.
After 13 years in the RAF, Sergeant Sizer joined Hampshire Constabulary in 1996. He served at Bitterne, completed an attachment to the Force Crime Unit, and worked as a detective based in Eastleigh. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2006 and served at Southampton central police station until September 2009.
Sergeant Sizer and his wife, also a serving police officer, then moved to the Island where he became a Targeted Patrol Team (TPT) supervising officer.
Joined the team last month
He joined the East and West Cowes Safer Neighbourhoods teams towards the end of August 2010. Sergeant Sizer replaces Sergeant Julie Cocks who has transferred to Shanklin police station to lead one of the Isle of Wight’s Targeted Patrol Teams (TPT), which provide a first response to 999 calls.
Sergeant Mike Sizer said: “My role as Sergeant for East and West Cowes is to help make sure policing responds to the needs and concerns of local residents. The teams are in contact with the community through regular patrols, beat surgeries, plus parish and town council meetings. Residents have consistent opportunities to influence the action we take to tackle their priorities.
“I see Cowes and East Cowes as a role offering a diversity of challenges, and an opportunity for me to lead a team dedicated to keeping both towns as pleasant places to live and work. From my time serving in other parts of Hampshire, I’ve seen what the effects of crime and anti-social behaviour can have on an area and its inhabitants. I’m determined to tackle anyone who believes they can act with impunity or who is willing to undermine the quality of life for others.”
The East and West Cowes Safer Neighbourhoods teams can be contacted by phoning 101 or 0845 045 45 45 and by e-mailing via [email protected] or [email protected]
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