Issue - meetings

The Group considered a report which provided information on Police Scotland’s priorities in the Helensburgh and Lomond area.  Inspector Bart Simonis  of Police Scotland highlighted the local focus on the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign, noting the positive uptake of the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Violence Scotland; Taxi Driver training to help identify vulnerable passengers, which is linked to their licence approval; the high visibility of patrols during the Winter Safety driving campaign and engagement with local farmers, providing DNA selector kits to mark agricultural equipment as a theft prevention measure.

Decision

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

(Reference: Report by Police Scotland, submitted)