Specials constables in Wolverton have been playing a vital part in tackling anti-social behaviour in recent months. The work of the Specials has seen the number of reports of anti-social behaviour fall in the community.
Specials constables in Wolverton have been playing a vital part in tackling anti-social behaviour in recent months.The work of the Specials has seen the number of reports of anti-social behaviour fall in the community.
Special Sergeant Steve Brisley, based at Wolverton, said: “Our hours of work have been focused on Friday and Saturday nights. During this time, we have dealt with any form of nuisance behaviour by patrolling known areas of anti-social behaviour.
“Working along side the police officers and police community support officers, we can help to continue to reduce crime and tackle the Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) priorities, including anti-social behaviour.”
The team has been involved in various anti-social behaviour operations across the area and, more recently, in speed enforcement initiatives.
Police operations against anti-social behaviour, with a high level of visibility, have taken place in Greenleys, Great Holm, Grange Farm, Shenleys and Stony Stratford.
This has included confiscation of alcohol from people under the age of 18 and the use of body-warn video by officers. The cameras help to deter problematic behaviour, capture any anti-social behaviour and also help in the application of anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs).
The Wolverton team consists of six Special Constables:
- Special Constable (SC) Deby Potten
- SC Jane Gosney
- SC Tom Clare
- SC Jason Webb
- SC Katie King
- Special Sergeant Steve Brisley
Special Constables…
- … Are volunteer police officers who give up their own time to help support the work of their local police force
- … Have the same powers as regular officers and perform a range of policing duties under the supervision of, and supported by, regular officers.
