Bolton's Big Weekend
Officers of Greater Manchester Police’s Bolton Division began a weekend of high profile policing by serving warrants at the homes of suspected offenders this morning (3/12/2010).
Residents from across Bolton are also invited to come and meet their local Policing Team this Saturday 4 December.
Officers from each Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at four key locations across the borough, giving people the opportunity to come and speak to them about any issues they may be experiencing in their communities and receive advice on how they can stay safe this Christmas.
There will also be officers from GMP’s mounted unit patrolling in some areas, as well as traffic cars offering kids the opportunity to see what it’s like inside a police vehicle and the chance for them to have their fingerprints taken.
Officers from the Bolton Central Neighbourhood Policing Team will be on Victoria Square between 11am and 2pm, where the GMP Band (made up of volunteers) will also be playing to get people into the festive spirit. Youth services and the fire service will also be in attendance.
Officers from the Bolton South team will be outside Asda at Brackley Street in Farnworth between 10am and 2pm, where representatives from the Fire Service and military units will also be present.
Officers in Horwich will be at the Asda at Middlebrook and officers from the East area will be outside Asda on Blackburn Road, Moss Bank Way between 10am and 3pm.
Throughout December, police will be stepping up activities to target a wide range of crimes in the lead up to the festive period, including burglary, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. There have been significant reductions in crime across Bolton over the past couple of years and police are keen to ensure it stays that way.
From April to date this year, antisocial behaviour has dropped in Bolton by more than 20 per cent compared to the same period for last year, which means 3,387 fewer people have experienced any issues.
Superintendent Nadeem Butt from Greater Manchester Police’s Bolton Division said: “Over the coming weeks, we tend to see a predicted seasonal increase in criminal activity such as burglary, vehicle crime and other criminal offences. Additional operations are in place to target these criminals and ensure we make Christmas a miserable time for them, whilst also ensuring we provide any victims with a high quality service from the police.
“This Saturday, I would encourage people to come and visit their local officers and speak to them about any issues they are experiencing in their neighbourhoods. These officers are dedicated to working within Bolton’s communities and with other agencies to help resolve local problems.
“We are also keen to encourage people to look after themselves and their families this December. Neighbourhood officers will be handing out crime prevention materials and advising people on how to keep their valuables safe and homes secure.”
Twitter will also be used to communicate crime prevention messages on the day.
To report crime call police on 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit www.gmp.police.uk. You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Bolton's Big Weekend
Officers of Greater Manchester Police’s Bolton Division began a weekend of high profile policing by serving warrants at the homes of suspected offenders this morning (3/12/2010).
Residents from across Bolton are also invited to come and meet their local Policing Team this Saturday 4 December.
Officers from each Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at four key locations across the borough, giving people the opportunity to come and speak to them about any issues they may be experiencing in their communities and receive advice on how they can stay safe this Christmas.
There will also be officers from GMP’s mounted unit patrolling in some areas, as well as traffic cars offering kids the opportunity to see what it’s like inside a police vehicle and the chance for them to have their fingerprints taken.
Officers from the Bolton Central Neighbourhood Policing Team will be on Victoria Square between 11am and 2pm, where the GMP Band (made up of volunteers) will also be playing to get people into the festive spirit. Youth services and the fire service will also be in attendance.
Officers from the Bolton South team will be outside Asda at Brackley Street in Farnworth between 10am and 2pm, where representatives from the Fire Service and military units will also be present.
Officers in Horwich will be at the Asda at Middlebrook and officers from the East area will be outside Asda on Blackburn Road, Moss Bank Way between 10am and 3pm.
Throughout December, police will be stepping up activities to target a wide range of crimes in the lead up to the festive period, including burglary, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. There have been significant reductions in crime across Bolton over the past couple of years and police are keen to ensure it stays that way.
From April to date this year, antisocial behaviour has dropped in Bolton by more than 20 per cent compared to the same period for last year, which means 3,387 fewer people have experienced any issues.
Superintendent Nadeem Butt from Greater Manchester Police’s Bolton Division said: “Over the coming weeks, we tend to see a predicted seasonal increase in criminal activity such as burglary, vehicle crime and other criminal offences. Additional operations are in place to target these criminals and ensure we make Christmas a miserable time for them, whilst also ensuring we provide any victims with a high quality service from the police.
“This Saturday, I would encourage people to come and visit their local officers and speak to them about any issues they are experiencing in their neighbourhoods. These officers are dedicated to working within Bolton’s communities and with other agencies to help resolve local problems.
“We are also keen to encourage people to look after themselves and their families this December. Neighbourhood officers will be handing out crime prevention materials and advising people on how to keep their valuables safe and homes secure.”
Twitter will also be used to communicate crime prevention messages on the day.
To report crime call police on 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit www.gmp.police.uk. You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.