Radio success in yobbery crackdown

With the radios giving residents a direct link to police during a three-month trial, officers have been able to provide early intervention, monitor situations and attend and move youths on before problems arise.

The result of the community's active involvement in policing their area, has been that reports to police have reduce to virtually none.

Now the system is to be enhanced with more radios, of better range, to help enable Neighbourhood Specialist Team officers in Angmering, East Preston, Rustington and Ferring to intercept and deal with problems before they escalate to crime.

For the full story, don't miss the January 17 edition of the Gazette.