Resilience and Results, A Busy Week for Rutland’s Policing Team
The winding lanes and bustling junctions of South Rutland have seen a surge of police activity this week as local officers completed a short but highly productive set of shifts. From the high-stakes pressure of missing person searches to the steady pulse of village patrols, the latest updates from PC McKinnon and PCSO Beth highlight a team deeply embedded in the fabric of the community.
The week began with a cross-border effort as PCSO Beth deployed directly to Beaumont Leys to assist with urgent enquiries surrounding a serious incident. However, the focus quickly shifted back to the heart of the county. In a dedicated display of rural visibility, Beth managed to visit all twenty-nine villages within her beat, visiting most of them multiple times to ensure a consistent police presence. This proactive approach was punctuated by a community surgery in Ketton, where a high turnout of residents provided the team with fresh insights into local concerns and a chance to put faces to names.
Road safety remains a primary concern for the force, particularly on Rutland's high-speed arteries. While patrolling the A606, PCSO Beth encountered an abandoned, broken-down vehicle, prompting a public reminder for motorists to report any hazards that cannot be moved to a safe location. Meanwhile, PC McKinnon utilised onboard ANPR technology at the A47 junction near Morcott to monitor traffic flow. The officer noted that while a visible police presence successfully curtails risk-taking at this notorious junction, there is still significant work to be done to improve long-term safety.
The unpredictability of the job was on full display during a series of emergency call-outs. In one instance, PC McKinnon was involved in a high-priority search of the Rutland Water car parks for a vulnerable missing person. In another, a reported discovery of shotgun cartridges in the River Gwash by Water Lane nearly required a "frogman" intervention. Fortunately, the officer avoided a soaking when the items were identified as spent, inert cartridges.
Beyond emergencies, the team has been diligently working on local "quality of life" issues. Increased patrols in Uppingham have been targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour; while the investigation remains active, police confirmed that the individuals involved have already been identified. The week was also defined by moments of roadside assistance, including a midnight recovery of a campervan on the A1 and a dash to Grantham station to ensure a stranded driver could safely return home to Leeds.
As the officers transition to their rest days, the message to the public remains one of vigilance and partnership. Whether attending a minor collision in Little Dalby where safety gear saved a scooter rider from serious harm, or simply chatting with residents on a village green, the Rutland team continues to balance enforcement with community care. Both officers are set to return to their beats this Wednesday, ready to resume their work in our small county.
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