More publicity for crime crackdown

New publicity material has been distributed to pubs and clubs along Margate seafront, as the latest stage of a high profile campaign that’s already seen crime halved in the area in the last few months.   The initiative, along Marine Terrace, is being driven forward by the Thanet Community Safety Partnership and owners of licensed premises on Marine Terrace. The Partnership is a group of organisations, including Kent Police, Thanet District Council, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, the NHS and Kent County Council, who are working to make the area a safer place.   Posters remind people out socialising that CCTV cameras are monitoring what happens along Marine Terrace, with a warning to “smile… you’re on camera!” As well as posters, business cards and beer mats have also been produced, which contain useful numbers for people to call if they need to report crime or anti-social behaviour, get help and advice or even to get home after a night out.

It’s part of an ongoing initiative to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in pubs and clubs along Margate seafront, which has already seen crime halved in the last four months. Head cameras have already been ordered, which can be worn by door staff at venues, and portable metal archways have been used to check for knives. Bluetooth technology has also been used to send out safety messages to people out socialising at night.

Community Safety Officer Tiffany Hall said: “This is the latest element of our ongoing campaign to make Marine Terrace a safer place to socialise. The campaign’s already achieved some excellent results, but we need to keep reminding people that we are watching what’s going on there and will take action as necessary. It’s also important that people have access to important phone numbers to report crime or anti-social behaviour and to get any help or advice they need.”

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