Walsall police officer patrols and new CCTV aims to cut crime in town

Patrols walked the streets of Walsall town centre speaking to residents concerns and highlight work being done to help them safe.

The neighbourhood policing team, joined by partners from Walsall Council, Walsall Library, Community Protection and One Walsall, discussed work that can be done to reduce crime, including the recent installation of CCTV cameras and bollards which help combat antisocial behaviour and serious youth violence.

There were also discussions on how our school liaison officers can work with the new Youth Hub in town.

Residents were also given information about the new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) application and how this is going to improve the community by restricting nuisance, harassment, or distress.

Sergeant Alex Backrath, neighbourhood policing manager for Walsall town centre, said: “We wanted the walk about to be a safe group and provide an opportunity for people to say exactly what they wanted to and to raise any concerns they have.

“The walk about was all about building on trust and confidence for the public so they feel they can report things to us.

"It was also an opportunity for us to let members of the public know what reporting tools West Midlands Police and Walsall Council have available for them to use.”