Staffordshire Police Community Proactive and Rural Team, Violence Abuse and Intimidation Against Women and Girls
Written by Hitmix Local News on 21 October 2024
A new dedicated team who specialise in tackling the most important priorities facing rural communities has been launched in Staffordshire this week.
Around 80 per cent of Staffordshire Police Force area is considered rural and has different demands to those faced in urban areas. The county proactive and rural team (CPART) will be working proactively to service these demands on a dedicated scale. Chief Superintendent Emily Clarke, strategic lead for rural crime, said: “Rural crime has increased by 8.9 per cent this year, and with it, a cost of more than £1.8-million in stolen items. We know that for many farmers and members of the rural community, their business is also their home, so these types of crimes can have a significant effect on people and families.
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Staffordshire Police have arrested more than 90 suspects and secured charges against more than 20 people in their most recent intensification efforts to tackle violence, abuse and intimidation against women and girls.
Officers have been working proactively to support victims in Staffordshire, protect the vulnerable and to act robustly against those responsible for these types of crimes in our communities.
A period of targeted enforcement was carried out over a seven-day period between 16 and 22 September, resulting in a number of positive outcomes for victims.
During this period, 91 suspects were arrested, 21 people were charged with offences, five follow-ups were carried out on closed domestic abuse cases and a series of engagement activities were carried out in council hubs, schools, universities and town centres across Staffordshire.
Panic alarms, purse bells and anti-spiking kits were also given out to those who engaged with officers at these events, alongside further signposting to partner agencies who can help further reduce the risk of harm.