Police in Staffordshire have welcomed the announcement of a Government training programme to help members of the public tackle anti-social behaviour in Lichfield and Burntwood.
Communities secretary John Denham has issued a rallying call for an army of community champions to challenge anti-social behaviour and pledged backing to those working to make a lasting difference.
Under the scheme, training events run in every region across England will help equip people with the confidence and know-how to join together with neighbours, police and council staff to take a stand against ASB.
Staffordshire Assistant Chief Constable Mick Harrison said:
“This further tool in the ongoing drive to rid our communities of anti-social behaviour is most welcome.
“Despite the excellent performance indicators on incident reduction and satisfaction levels in Staffordshire, the force will not become complacent. ackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority and will continue to be as it is one of the most important issues to those we serve.”
A report on the force’s approach to dealing with anti-social behaviour is set to be published by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) at the end of March. This follows a thorough and detailed review by inspectors.
ACC Harrison added:
“We are hopeful that this will continue to highlight the ongoing excellent progress and commitment in this area of policing by Staffordshire Police as we strive for professional excellence.”
