P24/25 WORDS OF APPRECIATION
‘‘Your ppolice constables ggave uss such ccourtesy, empathy and understanding beyond all expec expectations. Everyone should be proud of your Force.’’ – AG, Perth
Following widespread acclaim for previous successful initiatives, Operation Homesafe returned to the city centre streets of Perth and, indeed, to all parts of Perthshire and Kinross, where there was evidence of alcohol-related crime and antisocial behaviour.
OPERATION HOMESAFE The purpose of Homesafe is to address peak-time anti-social behaviour and criminality – predo predominantly between 10pm and 2am Thursday to Saturday. Chief Superintendent Matt H Hamilton said, ‘‘Homesafe is a success because it allows us to maximise our presence on the streets and reinforces our efforts in preventing and detecting crime. By analysing where incidents take place, we are able to t put our officers into the areas of greatest need. This provides the public with the reassurance of a visible policee presence and can nip disorder in the bud when it might otherwise grow into a more serious incident.” Through Homesafe, the police cann identify issues, particularly relating to the night time economy and then work with other partners, includinng the local authority and licensees to find ways of solving these problems. During three months of summer w when Homesafe was in operation, uniformed officers undertook focused patrols in identified areas and liaised with liicensees and their staff and stewards, as well as members of the public to offer safety and security advice and takke action when required. Over the festive season, targeted high-visibility patrols were deployed into areas that intelligennce indicated required the greatest attention. As a result of tthe patrols, violent crime was reduced by 30% and crimes oof dishonesty by 75%.
CHIEF CONSTABLE’S: ANNUAL PEFORMANCE REPORT: 2006/07