Sponsored head camera kits deter anti-social behaviour in Hayling Island
- Tue 6th May 2008
Police have another tool to help combat anti-social behaviour in Hayling Island, thanks to sponsorship from local organisations for two head camera kits.
Warner Leisure Hotel’s Lakeside Chalet Resort and the Paris to Hayling Island bike ride have provided sponsorship, which will enable the Hayling Island Safer Neighbourhood team to gather and record anti-social behaviour on head camera kits while on patrol.
Hayling Island Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant Steve Pratley said: “Anti-social behaviour is a key issue for the local community, so I’m grateful to Lakeside and the Paris to Hayling Island bike ride for their support with this sponsorship.
“We have already seen that the head cameras act as a deterrent, as well as enable us to record and gather information on anti-social behaviour.”
Joe Reilly, General Manager of Lakeside Chalet Resort said: “I am happy to support the community of Hayling Island by providing the police with this equipment and hope it helps to further reduce anti-social behaviour in the area.”
The Paris to Hayling Island bike ride is now in its 23rd year, and in that time has raised over £1m for local deserving causes. Chairman of the 23rd annual event, Paul Fisher, said: “We feel community security is a good cause, so we were delighted to be able to support the local police with these head camera kits, especially because of the cycling link, as they are being used by officers on bikes.”
Working with the local community is a key element of Safer Neighbourhood policing and this type of partnership is going to be beneficial in policing the island and combating anti-social behaviour.
Anyone with any information about anti-social behaviour is asked to call 101.
101 is the non-emergency telephone service in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to report anti-social behaviour. All information is passed on to community safety partnerships to take action. Calls to 101 cost 10p from landlines and mobile phones, and are free of charge from public phone boxes.
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