Cleveland police reminds people "we are here" during festive period
As pubs, clubs and businesses prepare for the busy Christmas and New Year period, they're launching a winter night-time economy campaign.
Cleveland police want to remind communities that "we are here" over the busy festive period and will support anyone who needs it.
It is part of their winter night-time economy campaign to prevent an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour over Christmas and New Year.
The campaign’s simple message “We are Here” aims to reassure the public that they are here to help them have a safe and enjoyable night out.
You’ll see officers on the streets, in licensed premises and at other businesses like takeaways and taxi ranks providing a reassuring presence.
The simple message also serves as a warning to people intent on causing harm or committing crime – from spiking to sexual assault, drink driving, robbery, harassment or hate crime – that 'We are Here', and they will deal with offenders.
Around our town centres you can see digital adverts featuring response and neighbourhood officers. The adverts contain a QR code so the public can access advice and information on a variety of crimes, as well as guidance on how to report if they are unfortunate enough to become a victim.
Local Policing Chief Superintendent Dave Sutherland said: “The We are Here campaign is a straightforward reminder to our communities that for Cleveland Police this busy period is business as usual; we’re on hand to help, advise and support anyone who may need us, and we’re here to prevent crime and ASB.
“Everyone associated with our night time economy – whether they’re a member of the public or a worker - has the right to enjoy the festive season in safety and we’ll continue to work with businesses and partner agencies to protect them and deal with offenders.”