May 14th, 2009
by editor.
Partner agencies not complacent despite successes in reduction of youth crime
A MULTI-AGENCY approach to youth diversion and the promotion of pro-social behaviour has led to reductions in the levels of youth crime across the Highlands and Islands.
Despite a slight rise in the number of referrals to the children’s hearing system for some age groups [...]
May 14th, 2009
by editor.
FOLLOWING on from the success of the multi-agency “Operation Respect” in the city centre, the idea is to be rolled out to the community of Merkinch.
The aim of the multi-agency Operation is to make Merkinch a cleaner, safer, better place for everyone who lives and works there. A number of agencies are involved , including [...]
Starting in the Wick area on Tuesday this week, Crimestoppers leaflets will be dropping through letterboxes across the region.
The leaflets are designed to encourage residents, who don’t wish to ring the Police directly, to contact Crimestoppers to report crime related concerns or criminal activity, anonymously.
Crimestoppers are a highly successful UK charitable organisation, supporting Police initiatives [...]
Nov 16th, 2008
by editor.
Police in Inverness are reminding local farms, commercial premises and householders who have heating oil on their premises to remain vigilant as winter draws in.
Operating in secluded areas where oil tanks can be easily approached in darkness or under the cover of trees can make the those within the rural communities especially more susceptibleto this [...]