Community Speed Watch Volunteer Bury 1893997, - Ref:1893997

Applicants are sought from the community to take part in a Community Speedwatch scheme in the Ladybridge area of Bury.
The specific locations are as follows:

Holcombe Rd, Bury
Turton Rd, Tottington Bury
Vernon Rd, Bury.

This is an exciting opportunity to be actively invovled in the delivery of the Comminuty Speedwatch scheme.

Within this role you will assist the Safer transport Unit, Citizens in Policing team and local neighbourhood teams shape and develop a cohesive and effective community Speedwatch scheme whilst actively improving the lives of local communities and reducing the risk posed by speeding motorists.

You will receive all relevant training, uniform and equipment to carry out your role.

Volunteers must possess;

Excellent communication skills.

Good attention to detail.

Enthusiasm for the role.

Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate patience and flexibility.

Please note due to the nature of the role, you will be required to spend prolonged periods of time stood outside in public places (well-lit roadside) in all weather conditions.

Expenses will be paid where appropriate in line with GMP's policy.

The Community Speed Watch (CSW) Scheme engages with local members of the community to enable them to volunteer in policing and be actively involved in monitoring the speed of vehicles travelling through their neighbourhood, in areas where speeding has been identified as a priority.

Small teams of volunteers are provided with speed detection devices, high visibility jackets and training in order to monitor the speed of vehicles and submit these details to the police, who then issue advisory letters to vehicle owners (and then potentially undertake enforcement activities).

The aim of CSW scheme is:
To work in partnership with the community to target speed related offending in circumstances that are necessary, justifiable and proportionate, in order to:

Reduce death and injury on the roads
Reduce the speed of vehicles to the speed limit
Increase public awareness of inappropriate speed
Improve the quality of life for local communities

The scheme is NOT to catch as many speeders as possible but to reduce speeds in areas of concern and to make drivers aware that excessive speed within posted limits is socially unacceptable.

For Further Information please feel free to contact
Nancy Karvela (Citizens in Policing Inspector) at Athanasia.Karvela@gmp.police.uk