Bells on Purses

An initiative to raise awareness of purse safety the first was held in November 2005 followed by a further initiative in July 2006. Funding was raised through the Community Safety Partnership. It is hoped that this initiative can be held on a bi-annual basis. Initial figures from the first initiative indicated a considerable reduction in the level of purse thefts.

World Cup - Drink Drive Campaign

Burton Business Crime Reduction Partnership took part in the 'Road Safety Week' which ran from 5th - 9th June 2006 on the run up to the World Cup.

The event was organised by Dave Williams, Risk Reduction Officer for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Staffordshire Police, East Staffordshire Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council in partnership with Burton Town Centre Management Ltd.

The main aims of the event were to alert people to the dangers of drink driving and promote responsible drinking. Police were asking people not to drink and drive and to remind the public to use safety belts.

We took the opportunity to promote Pubwatch and the exclusion scheme which operates in the Town Centre.

Burton Albion, a member of Pubwatch, also joined in to show their support. A big thank you to Aaron Webster a player for the team who was on hand to sign autographs.

Forthcoming initiatives

The promotion of two initiatives are taking place in September to raise the awareness of crime reduction.

The Vehicle Crime Event "Don't Bother"

Burton Crime Reduction Partnership along with Staffordshire Police and Neighbourhood Watch will be handing out Vehicle Crime Stickers and other useful information on 25th September between 1pm and 4pm Cooper's Square Shopping Centre

Inside Justice Roadshow

Staffordshire Police and partners will be on the road week commencing 20th September in Staffordshire with an initiative to inform people about the Criminal Justice System. See press for further details.