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Joint patrols were carried out in Newcastle city centre last week in a bid the crack down on low level disorder and anti-social behaviour.
On Friday night, officers from the city centre Neighbourhood Policing team went on the beat with representatives from Newcastle city council's environmental health, trading standards and licensing departments.
The aim was to crack down on low level crime and disorder such as urinating in public, littering, anti-social behaviour, damage and illegal street trading.
Sergeant Paul Hamilton, of the city centre team, took part in the patrols on Friday night. He said: "This sort of partnership activity is something we do often and is all about making the city centre a safer, more pleasant place for everyone to enjoy.
"We will continue work with our partners to take action against the minority of people who insist on spoiling it for others, whether this be though dropping litter or acting in an abusive way.
"Although the type of behaviour targeted during this activity seems quite low level, these are things that impact on the enjoyment of those visiting the city centre and the quality of life of its residents, and are issues which have been brought to our attention.
"Some of the offences can often lead to more serious crime and disorder and we hope that by working with our partners during these sorts of initiatives, we can nip people's behaviour in the bud before it escalates."
The joint patrols also gave the police and council the opportunity to speak to people out and about to get their views on the activity being carried out.
Sgt Hamilton added: "It's not just about enforcement action, it's about reassuring people and being an additional support for the city centre during what is often a busy time of the week.
"We also took the opportunity to talk to people about any issues they may have in the city centre and for us to reassure them we listen to what they say and do all we can to address any concerns they may have."
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Joint patrols were carried out in Newcastle city centre last week in a bid the crack down on low level disorder and anti-social behaviour.
On Friday night, officers from the city centre Neighbourhood Policing team went on the beat with representatives from Newcastle city council's environmental health, trading standards and licensing departments.
The aim was to crack down on low level crime and disorder such as urinating in public, littering, anti-social behaviour, damage and illegal street trading.
Sergeant Paul Hamilton, of the city centre team, took part in the patrols on Friday night. He said: "This sort of partnership activity is something we do often and is all about making the city centre a safer, more pleasant place for everyone to enjoy.
"We will continue work with our partners to take action against the minority of people who insist on spoiling it for others, whether this be though dropping litter or acting in an abusive way.
"Although the type of behaviour targeted during this activity seems quite low level, these are things that impact on the enjoyment of those visiting the city centre and the quality of life of its residents, and are issues which have been brought to our attention.
"Some of the offences can often lead to more serious crime and disorder and we hope that by working with our partners during these sorts of initiatives, we can nip people's behaviour in the bud before it escalates."
The joint patrols also gave the police and council the opportunity to speak to people out and about to get their views on the activity being carried out.
Sgt Hamilton added: "It's not just about enforcement action, it's about reassuring people and being an additional support for the city centre during what is often a busy time of the week.
"We also took the opportunity to talk to people about any issues they may have in the city centre and for us to reassure them we listen to what they say and do all we can to address any concerns they may have."
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