Patrols target anti-social behaviour in the Glossop area

Police are putting on additional patrols on Friday nights to help target anti-social behaviour.

Operation Bedrock will start this Friday (February 5) in the Glossop areas and will take place throughout February and March, involving both response officers and local Safer Neighbourhood policing teams.

It is after anti-social behaviour was set as a priority for the Safer Neighbourhood policing teams at the recent forum meetings with residents, community representatives and partnership organisations.

Officers will be carrying hand held cameras as part of the patrols in the community and challenging any unacceptable behaviour.

Video footage recorded on the cameras can be used as evidence to fine and prosecute offenders.

They are also working with the High Peak Community Safety Partnership and the Be Safe project in Whitfield, to provide a safe place for any youngsters who have been drinking alcohol to go, and inform their parents about their behaviour.

Leisure centre passes, provided by High Peak Borough Council, are also being given out to groups of youngsters gathering on the streets and officers will be giving out leaflets about Street Sports activities taking place in Whitfield on a Thursday evening.

CCTV footage will be monitored and staff at the centre will be able to direct officers to specific locations, with the aim of preventing and responding to anti-social behaviour quickly.

Local licencees are also working with the police, and keeping in touch with officers using the radio-link up to improve communications around any issues or incidents during the evening.

Visits have already been carried out to pubs and off-licences to ensure staff are checking for the correct identification before selling alcohol.

Sergeant Greg McGill said: "We hope the operation will both help reduce any issues of anti-social behaviour and reassure local residents that the Glossop area continues to be a safe place to live and work.

"Any groups that are causing anti-social behaviour will be dispersed and offenders visited at their home address as well as receiving a letter informing them that their behaviour will not be tolerated."

Partnership Sergeant for the High Peak Community Safety Partnership, Garry Staples said: "It is about the many different organisations and partnerships working together to take a positive stance against anti-social behaviour.

"The High Peak Community Safety Partnership is dedicated to working with the police to reduce and prevent anti-social behaviour and keeping the High Peak a safe and pleasant place for all."

For more information on the current priorities for your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team visit the website www.derbyshire.police.uk, call 0345 123 33 33 or email glossop.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.police.uk.