Speeding and anti-social behaviour among policing priorities
The Worth Valley policing team is focusing on curbing speeding and vehicle-related anti-social behaviour (ASB).
In collaboration with Operation Steerside, the team has been conducting targeted operations to monitor and enforce speed limits, especially in known hotspots.
Increased patrols and the use of speed detection technology have been put in place to discourage reckless driving.
Community engagement initiatives are also being conducted to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding and to encourage residents to report incidents of ASB.
The Worth Valley Ward team is also addressing other forms of ASB through a community-focused approach.
Initiatives include increased patrols in hotspot areas, community engagement events to raise awareness, and the implementation of preventive measures such as improved lighting and surveillance.
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