Police urge East Kilbride residents to report antisocial behaviour

Jul 28 2010 by Louise Reilly, East Kilbride News

POLICE in East Kilbride are asking local residents to help make their community a better place by contacting them if they are experiencing antisocial behaviour.

Antisocial behaviour in communities takes many forms, including alcohol related violence, youth disorder, the sale of alcohol to underage people, street drinking, vandalism and fly tipping.

Community officers are strengthening their efforts to combat these problems over the next four weeks as part of a dedicated campaign and they will be working closely with their partner agencies, including South Lanarkshire Council and local community wardens.

Inspector Ross Aitken, community inspector for East Kilbride and Strathaven said: “People have the right to live in peace and be free from antisocial behaviour.

“The people who conduct themselves in this manner have no respect for their neighbours or people who live near to them.

“Along with our partners in the community we are keen to deal with this type of behaviour and have a positive and lasting impact.

“Recently alcohol related antisocial behaviour has been a key focus for us.

“The passing of new byelaws to extend the ban on street drinking is a great example of partnership working.

“This also shows how a joined up approach can make the communities within our area a safer and more enjoyable place for residents to live.”

Alison Moore, antisocial behaviour manager from South Lanarkshire Council, said: “It is clear that the success of our approach in South Lanarkshire is founded upon effective joint working with our partners.

“On a day-to-day basis the council and the police work closely to tackle the issues that have such a negative impact in our communities.

“Our continued success in reducing the incidence of antisocial behaviour and other antisocial crimes reinforces the message that the services we are delivering are working.

“People should be firm - don’t accept antisocial behaviour. Stand up for your community is the message we are sending.

“Report antisocial behaviour to your local community policing team, who are here to protect you and your community.

Visit www.strathclyde.police.uk/your_community to find out the contact details for your local officers.