by Yixiang Zeng
Young women will be encouraged to take part in the borough's cricket scheme to tackle anti-social behaviour and reduce crime.
The event, held by Harrow Police and Community Consultative Group (HPCCG), discussed a string of issues such as Independent Custody Visitors, police performance on handling crimes, and “stop and search”.
Chief Inspector Nick Davies gave a talk about the force's cricket coaching, he said: “We want to involve different groups in cricket scheme, and it is hard to reach young people.
“Young men and young women, not only men, but also to involve young women in the cricket sport and most of them are very engaging.”
In relation to borough's crime issue, Mr Davies added: “Crimes target young people, so involving them into the scheme, it can improve their self-esteem.”
The meeting also kept the public informed of recent police performance on handling crimes, Borough Commander Chief Superintendent Dal Babu said: “What we need to be looking at is how we support victims, and make sure support while they go to prosecution.”
Regarding offenders, he said: “We also make sure the information of offenders [are shared].”
According to Mr Babu at yesterday evening's meeting at Harrow Civic Centre, Motor Vehicle Crime, theft of motor vehicle, has declined rapidly by 18 per cent compared the same period last year, which meets the target.
Other offences such as residential burglary and robbery have steadily declined but do not meet the targets.
When discussing “stop and search”, Councillor Zarina Khalid from Queensbury ward raised a concern by saying “people should be educated of which group's information being banned”.
She explained that sometimes people do not know the information they received is banned by the police, such as views on extremism.
If police find these materials during “stop and search”, it will be a big disturbance for their daily routine.
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