Police force shares a morning with the Bridlington Patrol Team
Humberside Police has offered residents a peek behind the scenes at Bridlington Police Station.
The force shared a busy morning’s shift with the town’s officers in a special report.
It said: “The shift started with a briefing at the station, where officers reviewed overnight incidents, safeguarding updates, wanted persons, and local hotspot areas. Community Patrol Constable (PC) Broad and PC Watling planned their morning, balancing live incidents with ongoing investigative work.
“The first call of the day was a report of a missing child. Officers attended an address in Bridlington and spoke with the person who had made the report. After carrying out checks and establishing the circumstances, it was confirmed that the child was safe and at a known location.
“While updating their systems, the team received a report about a tree at risk of falling into the road. Officers contacted the local authority’s highways team, who arranged for the relevant partners to attend and safely deal with the hazard. Patrols remained in the area to ensure there was no immediate danger to road users until responsibility was handed over.
“Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) colleagues alerted Bridlington Patrol to a car seen locally and believed to be driven without insurance. PC Broad and PC Watling attended to support and arrived as the vehicle had already come to a stop.
“Checks confirmed the driver did not have valid insurance. The driver was issued with a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) and the vehicle was seized.
“Between calls, officers worked through their “workbook” tasks the essential investigative work that runs alongside emergency response. These tasks can include reviewing CCTV, progressing case files, taking statements, conducting safeguarding checks, updating victims and witnesses, and submitting intelligence.
“With immediate incidents resolved, officers carried out high‑visibility patrols in areas highlighted in recent reports, including locations linked to shop theft, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and speeding concerns.
“During these patrols, officers stopped a vehicle due to a malfunctioning headlight. After completing routine checks, the driver was given appropriate advice regarding the defect.
“Later in the morning, the team focused on locating a man wanted for failing to appear at court. Using recent information, local knowledge, and details about where he was believed to be staying, officers attended a property on Albion Terrace. A 59‑year‑old man was arrested for failing to appear and detained for court.
“Not all patrol work is visible. Alongside responding to emergencies, officers are liaising with partners, safeguarding vulnerable people, tackling road‑related crime, progressing investigations, and maintaining a visible presence in the community. Much of this work happens quietly, but together it plays an important role in keeping Bridlington safe.”