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Police take youth strategy online

Thursday, February 16, 2006

A Scottish police force has taken its beat online through a website aimed at teenagers and children.

Strathclyde Police's spstation.co.uk page contains information on how the force operates, as well as advice on alcohol, drugs and bullying.

The site was launched on Tuesday by River City star Stephen Purdon as the force outlined a new youth strategy.

The children's website covers safety issues, while there are driving and crime awareness sections for teenagers.

This includes information on domestic and child abuse, racism, sectarianism and how to avoid internet grooming.

The youth strategy was launched at Annette Street Primary School in the Govanhill area of Glasgow on Tuesday morning.


Although a small number of youths are responsible for a high percentage of youth crime, the great majority of young people are entirely law-abiding
John Neilson
Assistant Chief Constable

The force said the youth strategy was aimed at promoting the safety of young people, targeting persistent offending and promoting the service among youngsters.

Assistant Chief Constable John Neilson said: "This strategy document sets out clearly for the first time how we will go about engaging with young people.

"Although a small number of youths are responsible for a high percentage of youth crime, the great majority of young people are entirely law-abiding.

"We must strive to counter this misconception and present a positive image of the young people as part of our communities.

Community groups

"Most importantly, all young people deserve to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect in all forms of contact."

The force said a leaflet which sets out the strategy would be distributed to schools and community groups.

The website, which was designed in-house, includes a virtual police station, which offers information about the force and the law.

Users can also access advice and help on personal and road safety, bullying, knife crime and child abuse.

Dairy Robert Wiseman has joined the initiative, with website details advertised on milk cartons.

Article kindly provided by BBC News

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