Bellshill police campaign a huge success

Feb 10 2011 by Leona Greenan, Hamilton Advertiser

AN INITIATIVE lasting eight weeks which aims to tackle antisocial behaviour and other criminal activity in parts of North Lanarkshire has proved to be a huge success.

Strathclyde Police teamed up with local partners to launch the Nae Danger campaign in October of last year with themes including fireworks, off-road bikes, domestic abuse and a Christmas safety message.

Each topic was covered by the media and supported by local businesses, highlighting the efforts being made to stamp out antisocial behaviour.

This involved road shows and events which proved to be of great benefit to the local people.

Chief Inspector Angus McPhail, Area Commander for Bellshill, is delighted with the success of the campaign in his division and is looking forward to running it again during the course of the year.

He said: “The aim of the campaign was to focus on issues that are of real concern to members of our community.

“With the help of our partners we were able to target antisocial behaviour, organised crime, violence reduction, domestic abuse, community safety and alcohol awareness.

“We are committed to making a real difference to what happens in the community in which we all live or work. The success of the Nae Danger campaign has helped us to do that and we are happy that local people have played their part.”

Mr McPhail continued: “We will most definitely continue to press on with our commitment to the local people to keep them as safe as we can and will keep everyone updated as to what is next in the Nae Danger campaign for 2011.”