Salisbury night time wardens deal with 200 incidents in three months
The scheme was launched in February by Wiltshire's PCC
Night time economy wardens in Salisbury have dealt with almost 200 incidents in the first three months since they were introduced.
70% of the reports were 'check-ins' with venues in the city centre, and monitoring footfall.
The scheme was set up in February, and is funded by Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner.
The wardens patrol on Friday and Saturday nights with the aim of tackling violence against women and girls, and reducing anti-social behaviour.
80 hours of patrols have been carried out so far.
Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson said:
“Safer public spaces for all our communities – and a safer night-time economy – in Wiltshire is a key priority within my police and crime plan and for Wiltshire Police. Our communities tell me they want to feel safer and for crimes, like anti-social behaviour in our public spaces, to be tackled robustly.
“Having night-time economy wardens in Salisbury, is a great step towards tackling violence against women and girls, as these wardens will bolster existing neighbourhood and response policing teams - they are not a replacement for them.
“Both the Chief Constable and I remain committed to visible, community-based, policing."
The night time wardens are now being rolled out into Trowbridge town centre at weekends too.