Bideford
Bideford has received funding for street marshal patrols. The team are patrolling the town centre to disrupt crime and act as a deterrent. They will also provide a reassuring presence to help people feel safe. Bideford’s neighbourhood policing team will be working closely with the street marshals to share intelligence.
Thank you to our partners Torridge District Council for their help in setting up these hotspot patrols.
“We are looking forward to working with our partners in the community more closely in the coming year to provide high-visibility patrols in Bideford town centre. The residents and businesses of Bideford want patrolling of the main areas so they can feel safe and enjoy the area without feeling worried about harm coming to them or being negatively affected by antisocial behaviour (ASB) caused by others.
The hotspot policing method aims for us to have a visible presence in the right areas at the right time so we can regularly challenge individuals involved in ASB and improve the area for all in the community so that people can have a positive experience when they visit Bideford.”
— Inspector Ewan Seear
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