Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to an update which included information on the ongoing work of the Service and provided information on the expansion of the Partners intelligence portal; retailers support in Helensburgh; the ‘Move in May’ challenge which Police Scotland staff took part in; Progress Pride flag’s journey around Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Division and the Keep Safe scheme.

PC Evans highlighted that crime in the area has increased with a rise in common theft, theft of fuels and low level shop lifting and advised that the Police are engaging with retailers and fuel stations to ensure they have enough crime prevention systems in place. PC Evans also advised that incidences of fraud and bogus callers continue and that the Police are providing fraud prevention talks in the area to combat.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Report by Police Scotland, submitted)