Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Christmas Crime Prevention and Safety Event Belfast District Policing Partnership

Belfast District Policing Partnership has organised a Christmas Crime Prevention and Safety event on Wednesday, 2nd December from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in the Great Hall, City Hall.

The Belfast District Policing Partnership Chairman, Councillor David Browne explained, “the event has been designed to provide members of the public with practical advice, information and support on a range of crime prevention and safety issues, particularly related to this Christmas season. There will be a formal welcome at 10.00 a.m. and the rest of the morning will follow a marketplace format with a number of organisations providing information exhibits”.

“A number of the exhibitors, including the Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Belfast City Council and voluntary organisations, will have stands with specific crime prevention and safety messages and advice on car crime, domestic burglaries, bogus callers, fire prevention, food and consumer safety, the ‘Get Home Safe’ Campaign and drugs and alcohol advice.

Councillor D. Browne continued, “I would encourage members of the public to attend this event. Due to the events format the public will be able to attend City Hall and view the exhibitions from 10.00 a.m. onwards”.

There is no admittance fee and further information can be obtained by contacting the District Policing Partnership Office on telephone: 9027 0556 or email: dpp@belfastcity.gov.uk

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