MP Joins Police Out On Patrol in Wythenshawe - 14/11/2008 |
 Paul Goggins MP joined police on the beat last week to see how officers are tackling crime and anti-social behaviour locally with the help of dispersal orders.
Mr Goggins went on patrol around the streets of Baguley on Friday night with Sgt Kevin Grimsley and officers from the Greater Manchester Police force.
Local police now have the power to use dispersal orders which provide police officers with the power to disperse groups of two or more people of any age who are hanging around on the streets, harassing and intimidating local residents.
After 9pm, officers are also authorised to escort home young people under 16 found to be taking part in anti-social behaviour, and who are not in the company of a responsible person over 18.
Paul Goggins said: “Our police in Wythenshawe are committed to working with the local community to tackle crime. The use of dispersal orders locally will help officers reduce anti-social behaviour and improve the quality of life for people living in Wythenshawe.
"The Government recognises that problems of anti-social behaviour need tackling, and that is why we are giving the police the powers they need to address these problems wherever they occur.
"I am proud of the contribution that police and Police Community Support Officers make on a daily basis to ensure our streets are safe for local residents. I will continue to give them all the support I can in achieving this in Wythenshawe.”
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