The MPA have been asked by Kit Malthouse to share the following important message with you about the violent disturbances across London in the last few days:

 "We know that many of you are active in your communities in a number of ways, in churches and faith groups, schools and community associations and other activities connected to police and community relations.  We would ask that you take the opportunity to relay these messages.

·         The looting and rioting over the last few days is pure criminality. There is no excuse or rationale for this. Those responsible will be caught and brought before the courts to answer for their actions.

·         We will work with local communities to make sure we deal with these individuals. Photographs are being published and we are urging Londoners to help identify those responsible for this mindless violence. You can find the pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/metropolitanpolice/

·         Quick and decisive action by police means that more than 525 arrests have been made so far and the resources are being put in place to continue to police London effectively in the coming days

·         We must remember that the vast majority of Londoners are appalled by this violence, as are most young Londoners. We are determined to make sure they can go about their normal business and live without fear of disruption and violence.

·         Independent Custody Visitors have been making extra visits to custody suites across London to ensure that detainees are being properly treated and we are reassured that no problems have arisen to date.

·         Please be patient with the police. All the properties and vehicles that have been damaged or destroyed need to be examined; to ensure they are structurally safe to be entered, but also because they are crime scenes and the police must be given time to gather evidence that will help bring people to justice.

·         We must remember that the family of Mark Duggan has condemned the violence, which detracts from their search for answers. 

We would urge you to work with the police and others to help communities recover and return to normal as soon as possible."

D.I.A.L. 101

(Direct.Information.Accessible.Local.)

"The Metropolitan Police Service is here for London 24/7. We’re committed to making it quicker and easier for you to get the service you need from us. That’s why we’ve introduced 101 - the new number to call to contact your local police.

You can call 101 to report a crime that has already happened, seek crime prevention advice or make us aware of any policing issues in your local area.

When you call us we can speak to you in your own language if you cannot, or have difficulty, speaking English.

If you are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, a text phone is available on 18001 101.

Using 101 for situations that do not require an immediate police response helps keep 999 available for when there is an emergency.

An emergency is when a crime is happening, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, someone is injured, being threatened or in danger.

Calls to 101 from landlines and mobiles cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long your call lasts."

July's Hounslow CPCG meeting will feature a consultation on:

• The future of Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs)
• Developing a working relationship between Safer Neighbourhood Panels (SNPs) and the Hounslow CPCG

Everyone present will have the opportunity to put questions to senior members of the Hounslow Police Service

Please note the meeting will be taking place in the Open Area, Lampton Park Conference Centre, Civic Centre, Lampton Road

We look forward to welcoming you to the meeting at 7pm on 18th July 2011