Police ‘boarding buses’ to prevent antisocial behaviour – all you…

Hull Daily Mail Icon News Hull & East Yorkshire News Hull City Council Police ‘boarding buses’ to prevent antisocial behaviour – all you need to know Parents or carers could end up receiving a visit Buses at Hull Paragon Interchange(Image: Hull City Council) Project set to make ‘a real difference’ to passengers and staff on Hull buses Hull City Council is teaming up with bus operators and other organisations to make sure passengers can use the city’s buses without experiencing antisocial behaviour (ASB). The council’s antisocial behaviour officers and Humberside Police personnel are carrying out regular high-visibility foot patrols in hotspot areas, as well as on buses during the evening. The joint operation has been initiated following concerns around young people committing ASB and criminal damage and will help allow officers to identify those involved. Their parents or carers may end up receiving a visit from partners, who would work with them to improve their understanding of the effects of such behaviour, particularly when it is committed in their own local area. Councillor Ted Dolman, Hull’s portfolio holder for communities and community safety, said: “We know how important the bus network is to people travelling in our city. Everyone should be able to travel on a bus in a safe environment, free from antisocial behaviour and the threat of criminal behaviour.” One of the tactics that has been employed is a video, based on real-life events, which shows the devastating consequences of hurling a brick through a bus window. “Thro…
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