Police enlist schools to tackle anti-social behaviour
Comeptitions have been run in schools to design posters for the force’s Operation Ivydene Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) clampdown that has been running.
All primary and secondary schools were invited to submit designs highlighting the impact of ASB and the importance of promoting safer neighbourhoods.
Posters were collected and evaluated by a panel that included Inspector Darren Crockford of the Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Central Prevention Hub, Caryl Griffiths, ASB Hotspot Coordinator, Hannah Chiffi Constable of the Central Prevention Hub, and Rhian Curtis, Force Volunteer Police Cadet Officer.
A special prize-giving ceremony was held, where winning students were honoured for their outstanding contributions.
Inspector Darren Crockford
“Through Operation Ivydene, we invite local schools to engage in a poster design contest to raise awareness and help prevent ASB. Operation Ivydene is a targeted initiative that uses Hotspot policing to address and prevent ASB. This programme seeks to engage young people in meaningful discussions about how their actions impact the community and encourages them to take an active role in promoting a safe and positive environment.”
Caryl Griffiths ASB Hotspot Coordinator
“The goal of this initiative was to engage students in understanding the effects of anti-social behaviour on their communities and to inspire them to think about how they can contribute to a safer, more supportive environment. Judging the competition was challenging due to the high standard of entries, but we ultimately selected five winners who showed exceptional creativity and thoughtfulness. A special thanks to Bethan James, our Schools Service Manager, for her role in bringing all the schools together.”
Bethan James, Dyfed-Powys Police Schools Service Manager
“Our Dyfed Powys Police Schools Service offers crime prevention sessions to children and young people on topics such as ASB. Bespoke films and real-life examples are utilised to reflect victims’ experiences and explores the boundaries between fun and fear. Sessions delivered by our team of Schools Police Officers are specifically designed to challenge mindsets and attitudes in a safe and supportive learning environment. The discussions between the officers and the learners explore the long-lasting, harmful effects of ASB, about crimes and consequences and where children can find advice and support.”
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