Wakefield Council set to fund more police officers to tackle anti-social behaviour
The council says its already seen 'great success' in tackling the problem
More cash is going towards tackling crime in Wakefield.
The Council say they are putting more money into having officers on the districts streets to focus on anti-social behaviour.
Cllr Daniel Wilton, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said:
“We’re determined to ensure our city and town centres are places where people want to visit, live, work and do business.
“We know that seeing more police on the streets is reassuring for people in our communities.
“Our ongoing work with the police on tackling anti-social behaviour has seen great success. And I’m pleased to say through this funding we can ensure this work continues, keeping our streets safer and more enjoyable for everyone.”
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bainbridge, Wakefield District Commander, said:
“This funding will help us build on the great work we’ve already been doing across the Wakefield district, as a police force and as a partnership.
“We’ll now be able to fill in the gaps and direct our patrols to where they’re needed most. Allowing us to form a targeted response across the entire district.”