Operation Summer Nights
Operation Summer Nights is an initiative operation run from 28 April - 1 September each year by Lancashire Constabulary to tackle Alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and domestic violence.[1]
Objectives
- To reassure the public that agencies are working together to tackle anti-social behaviour, alcohol-related crime and criminal damage at a critical time of year when an increase is experienced - particularly in relation to incidents arising from drinking.
- To reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour, alcohol-related crime and criminal damage and Domestic Violence.
- To increase public confidence and improve feelings of safety.
- To build on the positive work and behaviour of most young people, encouraging everyone to make respecting themselves and others a greater consideration.
Results
During 2005 Operation Summer Nights [1] ;
- recorded crime fell by 10%
- violent crime reduced by 13%
- arson reduced by 7%
- criminal damage reduced by 7%.
Partnership
Operation Summer Nights is a partnership initiative involving [2] ;
From 2006 during the winter months a new project called "Operation Shepard" is being trialled in East Lancashire and will include more test purchasing in pubs and off-licences (to identify sales of alcohol to minors) as well as more officers patrolling trouble hot spots.[3]
See also
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