A message from Karen Ravenscroft, Middlesbrough's District Commander
I am delighted to be given the opportunity of being the District Commander at Middlesbrough. I am looking forward to working with the staff, partners and communities, and to continuing the excellent work which has been achieved over the last two years during Superintendent Sugden’s command.
I am committed to improving the quality of life of those who live in, work and visit Middlesbrough and to improving the quality of service we provide to all those members of the public who have cause to contact us for whatever reason.
Neighbourhood policing will remain our key strategy, with problem-solving in partnership continuing to be the cornerstone of policing in the District. Whilst acknowledging that Middlesbrough District has achieved significant reductions in recorded crime, I recognise that anti-social behaviour - particularly the type fuelled by drugs and alcohol - continues to be a concern for most communities and I look forward to working with partners to take on the challenge of achieving a similar success in tackling this issue which is very often the one which has the greatest impact on people’s quality of life.