More money allocated to West Midlands Police to tackle anti-social behaviour
PCC Simon Foster's secured £1 million from the Home Office
An extra £1 million from the Home Office is being allocated to West Midlands Police, to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in the region.
The cash will be used to pay for extra police officer time, as well as PCSOs, youth workers and council officers in areas particularly badly affected across Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley, Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry.
The West Midlands is one of 10 forces being given extra funding to tackle the issue.
It will also pay for three extra off-road police motorbikes, to catch people who decide to ride illegally on parks and public land.
The money will pay for patrols to take place in hotspot areas, at least once every three days and is due to start next week (14th July).
The Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, Simon Foster said;
“I have secured this extra £1 million, because I am determined to prevent, tackle and reduce anti-social behaviour, in order to improve the quality of life for people in the West Midlands.
“We need to take a tough stance against anti-social behaviour, whether that be by way of prevention, early intervention, addressing the underlying causes or if necessary by way of robust enforcement.”
Whilst Chief Superintendent and force lead for ASB Pete Henrick said:
"We know that anti-social behaviour can often leave a trail of devastation, affecting vulnerable individuals and entire communities.
“We won’t tolerate this behaviour, and we remain committed to taking decisive action against those responsible for spreading misery and inflicting harm.