SOUTHEND Libraries have joined forces with police to reduce crime.
Southend Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership has launched a Library Watch scheme aimed at reducing crime in and around the borough’s libraries.
The scheme will keep staff informed of any crime and anti-social behaviour issues and provide reassurance by holding regular, free events as part of the partnership’s Community Safety Roadshow.
Staff and visitors will have the opportunity to get their valuables security tagged and will be handed personal attack alarms, UV marker pens and other security devices to prevent crime.
Signs will also be placed in and around the libraries, and staff will be kept informed via email and a dedicated e-newsletter.
The Community Safety Roadshow will be visiting the borough’s libraries on the following dates:
* Thorpedene Library in Delaware Road, Shoebury on Saturday, June 5 between 9.30am and 1pm
* Southchurch Library in Lifstan Way, Southend on Saturday, September 11 between 9.30am and 1pm
* Kent Elms Library in Rayleigh Road, Leigh on Saturday, October 23 between 9.30am and 1pm
For more information please contact Mick Holland on 01702 464199 or visit www.southendcdrp.co.uk
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