Police will be highlighting the issue of anti-social behaviour (ASB) during a month-long campaign to reduce its effects on our local communities.
Supt Paul Reid, District Commander for Newry Mourne and Down, said: “Whilst everyday policing continues, I think this is an opportune time to shine a light on the work we are doing, along with partner organisations, on tackling and preventing anti-social behaviour.
“Anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to an individual, to their community or to their environment. This could be an action by someone else that leaves you feeling alarmed, harassed or distressed. It also includes fear of crime or concern for public safety, public disorder or public nuisance.
Examples of anti-social behaviour include:
* xa0Nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbours
* xa0Vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting
* xa0Street drinking
* xa0Environmental damage including littering, dumping of rubbish and abandonment of cars
* xa0Prostitution related activity
* xa0Begging and vagrancy
* xa0Fireworks misuse
* xa0Inconsiderate or inappropriate use of vehicles.
The police and partner agencies all have a responsibility to deal with anti-social behaviour and to help people who are affected by it.
If you are experiencing problems with anti-social behaviour, or have any concerns about it, or other community safety issues, you should contact your local council or call the non-emergency number, 101. In an emergency, call 999.”
