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BIKERS BIRTHDAY BOOST ( Bristol )
Here is an item from our local constabulary. The Troll.
Police in South Bristol are welcoming the addition of three extra officers to their motorcycle team which tackles the anti-social use of motor vehicles in the area.
The team, which has just celebrated its first anniversary, has had great success utilising new antisocial behaviour legislation to tackle such behaviour.
Over 390 individuals have been warned or prosecuted in the last 12 months with the majority being dealt with by the motorcycle team.
Inspector Colin Salmon, Brislington Police Station said: "The police motorcyclists have been very effective in tackling the illegal use of motor vehicles in our parks and open spaces.
"There have been a number of arrests for stealing motor vehicles and a number of stolen motorbikes have been recovered. These successes have been especially important in the summer months where over one in every three stolen vehicles in our area can be a motorcycle. Our motorcycles are an effective method of dealing with these vehicles.
"Owners of motorcycles, mopeds and similar vehicles, should be extra vigilant in the security of their vehicles," said Insp Salmon.
Last Christmas the team also had to deal with the sudden influx of a large number of mini-moto cycles, which were given as gifts, despite being illegal to use on roads and public areas.
The training and equipment for the new officers has been partly funded by sponsorship from McDonalds.
Inspector Salmon added: "The establishment of the team came as a direct result from issues raised by our community. The challenge has been securing funding for equipment and training.
"Local support, such as that received from McDonalds, has been invaluable in increasing the number of officer's able to work on the team. We hope that other local funding will be offered to increase the number of officers further.
"It is the number of officers we have trained and equipped that limits us from attending some of the calls we receive on this issue. The team are determined to make our roads, parks and open spaces even safer and feel safer.
"The response we have received from our communities suggest that significant improvement in some neighbourhoods and locations have been made," added Insp Salmon.
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