Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner learned about the work of the Fareham Community Safety Partnership (CSP) on a visit to the borough.
Sam Seymour, 16, Simon Hayes and Jack Rubio, 16, discuss crime concerns
Simon Hayes visited Cams Hill School in Fareham where pupils questioned him about crime issues and discussed their concerns.
Mr Hayes also met local police officers and then spent time with members of the youth offending team, integrated offender management, and the community safety team.
He was also shown the work of family outreach services when he visited staff and clients at Fareham’s women’s refuge.
Mr Hayes said: “I’ve been very impressed with Fareham’s Community Safety Partnership; the different agencies are working together with one purpose. The work that’s done is innovative and successful to protect the residents from harm.
“There are social problems that need to be addressed in the community in Fareham and the CSP supports people, addresses those problems and tries to reduce reoffending.”
Chairman of the CSP, Cllr Arthur Mandry, said: “I hope that it has been of value to the Police and Crime Commissioner to see at first-hand the work of the Community Safety Partnership. It’s a good example of the police working alongside the council, and other organisations and agencies, to make the borough a safer place to be.”