This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
The police in the South Wight area are inviting people to meet their local Safer Neighbourhoods team this week.
PC Caroline Woodgate has organised an event to encourage residents to help play a bigger part in preventing crime in the communities where they live.
The Safer Neighbourhoods team event is taking place on Ventnor seafront on Saturday, April 9, 2011 between 10.00am and 2.00pm.
Dog tagging and bike security
Police are working within the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership to provide crime prevention advice, bicycle security and dog tagging to residents and visitors.
The South Wight can be an even safer place with members of the public who are well informed and confident about action they can take themselves to avoid becoming victims of crime. The public has a powerful role in reinforcing a strong sense of community, which is a vital foundation in keeping crime low, and reducing people’s fears of crime.
Share your views
Officers with local knowledge from the South Wight Safer Neighbourhoods team will be on the seafront to speak with members of the public about the issues that matter most to you. Your information and views will influence the policing priorities for Ventnor town centre and the surrounding areas.
Residents and visitors are also welcome to discuss any concerns or information they have about crime and anti-social behaviour. The Safer Neighbourhoods team wants people to feel part of the policing that’s keeping where they live safe.
The event will also feature Easter activities and prizes thanks to support from businesses in the South Wight area.
You can contact the South Wight Safer Neighbourhoods team by phoning 101 or 0845 045 45 45, and emailing [email protected]. Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call the police on 0845 045 45 45. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
