Limavady DPP was established under Section 16 the Police (NI) Act 2000 with a purpose of:
Provide views to the district commander on any matter concerning policing in the district
Monitor the performance of the police in carrying out the policing plan
Obtain the views of the public about matters concerning the policing of the district
Obtain the co-operation of the public with the police in preventing crime
Act as a general forum for discussion and consultation on matters affecting the policing of the district .
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Established
Limavady District Policing Partnership was appointed on the 4th March 2003. Following a DPP launch in Londonderry, and an induction course, the first meeting was held in private on 1st April 2003.
Mission Statement.
Limavady DPP seeks:
To engage with the public in order to impact on local policing, so that Limavady becomes a safer place for everyone.
Guiding Principles:
Be concise Listen Encourage participation. Show respect. Do not put others on the spot. Stay focused, allowing for balanced discussion. Balanced informality and flexibility. Punctuality. Good mixing. Confidentiality. Consensus. Honesty. Truthfulness. Openness. Sincerity. Courteous. No put downs. Constructive debate. Jargon-free language. Silent mobiles.