New police commander in Havant and Waterlooville targets domestic violence
NEW ROLE Chief Inspector Alison Heydari, the new district commander for Waterlooville and Havant police. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (120495-4)
A HIGH-flying new police commander says tackling domestic abuse is top of her agenda.
Chief Inspector Ali Heydari has risen quickly through the ranks to take charge of policing in Havant, Waterlooville and Hayling Island.
The married mother-of-two is the first black, female commander in Portsmouth and Havant, and has her sights set squarely on keeping crime down and making sure the public are satisfied police are doing their job.
Ch Insp Heydari is combining the tough new job with studying for a PHD in domestic violence and believes the issue is not influenced by wealth or where you live.
She said: ‘It’s one of the issues I feel really passionately about and I’m determined to ensure we give good service to the victims of domestic abuse and we bring perpetrators to justice.’
In the three weeks since she took over the role of Commander, Ch Insp Heydari has been patrolling the streets with her officers, getting to know the beat and the community.
She has inherited a division where overall crime has been going down consistently over the past three years.
But she realises she faces different challenges compared to her last role as Commander of Portsmouth South.
She said: ‘Portsmouth is a large city but here you have the experience of the city areas plus rural. Of course the rural aspect of things puts a different dimension to policing.
‘It’s a matter of meeting the needs of the different communities.’
She added: ‘The chief constable is committed to providing and protecting front line services.
‘My view will always be around making sure we try to reduce bureaucracy as much as possible to ensure our police officers spend as little time in the station and do what they’re meant to be doing on the streets.
‘That’s where I think our officers should be and I would like to raise the bar in the level of service we give members of the public.’
As a trainee officer in Southampton Ch Insp Heydari was put on an accelerate promotion scheme and has since worked in CID, in human trafficking cases, for HM Inspectorate of Constabularies and even spent six months with NYPD, on the beat and teaching New York police students.
She said: ‘I’ve got a large range of skills I want to utilise but also experience a different type of policing.’
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BrigitteB
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 02:52 PMThose might be the Reporters 'spin' on her words! - She is quoted as saying it is ONE of the issues she feels strongly about!
NickyJ
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:43 AMtop of her agenda is domestic violence, ok it shouldnt happen and is a crime but top of the agenda.. what about muggings, beatings, violence, robbery etc etc no wonder she was fast tracked..
BrigitteB
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 03:13 PMDear Comment people, she is doing something to help someone living a life of pain and fear... what have you done?
BrigitteB
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 03:09 PM@Gamma! - Ignorance is the enemy of domestic violence!
grammarschoolboy
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 08:48 AMComment removed by moderator
grammarschoolboy
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 08:04 PMComment removed by moderator
grammarschoolboy
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grammarschoolboy
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udontknow
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:39 PM@7,Maybe so but it doesn't matter if you are Black White Purple Brown or Yellow,there is domestic violence abuse towards women and yes even men not only n marriage but in relationships...even families. The point and message of the story was to become aware of it and try to help the victims for most of them are living in fear which is why they refuse to get help. If you are going through it or know someone then get help for your life and happiness and well being is far more important then some idiot who is abusing you and their ego,huh clive?
The Watcher....
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:05 PM@7 - I guess by the size of the 'chip' on your shoulder that you have failed miserably in life? No doubt you live in social housing and have never held a responsible, professional job in your life!
grammarschoolboy
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 08:00 PMComment removed by moderator
The Watcher....
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 06:47 PMClivej1 - You disgust me and I'm sure many other decent people! I sincerely hope that you live to regret that remark!
Clivej1
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 05:40 PMComment removed by moderator
udontknow
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:35 PMMarriage or any relationship does not mean ownership. "That is MY wife, MY husband, My girlfriend, MY boyfriend. So you stay away from them dont talk to them or I will get you? " No no one owns anyone, what is sad many marry for the wrong reasons and not for love ..They are lonely, they want children, they marry for security or for looks. The best time for a divorce is before you get married or into a relationship, so choose wisely and remember when you allow someone to hurt you you are giving up the power within you or as the bible says you are selling your soul.
briandaugherty
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:32 PMI remember making a sincere complaint to her as Commander of Portsmouth South Police and receiving a very unsatisfactory response http:police.neam.co.uk
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