The London Borough of Redbridge Parks Police Service is a body of constable

Constable

A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions.-Etymology:...

s responsible for policing the parks and open spaces

Redbridge parks and open spaces

The London Borough of Redbridge, one of the northern peripheral London boroughs, has within its boundaries parts of two large open spaces: Epping Forest and the Lee Valley Park...

 in the London Borough of Redbridge

London Borough of Redbridge

The London Borough of Redbridge is a London borough in outer north-east London. Its administrative headquarters is at Redbridge Town Hall in Ilford. The local authority is Redbridge London Borough Council.-Etymology:...

. The service is headed by Chief Officer John Boylin, the former Metropolitan Police

Metropolitan police

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 Borough Commander for Redbridge. Policing is provided by two shifts, each consisting of one sergeant and six constables.

Role

The service states its main responsibilities as being to:

• provide a safe environment for all persons visiting or working within the parks and open spaces,
• prevent crime and anti social behaviour, but where such incidents occur take an appropriate course of action,
• provide a visible and responsive service which helps to reduce the fear of crime and anti social behaviour,
• provide crime prevention advice where appropriate, and
• improve road safety.

See also

• Law enforcement in the United Kingdom
• List of law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom

External links

• Official website