There were 'mug shots' galore when crime line 0800 555 111 enjoyed a special tea party at the famous country retreat, The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa at Pitfodels, Aberdeen.
'Talk2 Crimestoppers' is targeted at people in higher and further education and vulnerable adults including older people, people with mental health problems and people from ethnic minorities and seeks to reduce and prevent vandalism and wilful fire-raising and the fear that such crime creates.
Wendy Smith, BP receives plaque from
Chief Constable Colin McKerracher The theme comes from the traditional idea of sitting down over a cup of tea to talk things over. In this case; how Crimestoppers can help reduce the fear of crime by offering a positive course action. The groups within the community which most fear being seen to contact the police are often the most vulnerable. Calling Crimestoppers lets people pass their information about crimes anonymously.
At the Marcliffe, the newest member of the Associates Network, BP Exploration, was presented with their membership plaque by the Chief Constable Colin McKerracher.
The Chief Constable also received a tea mug designed by competition winner, Martin Bilbie, 49 from Banff & Buchan College that depicted the campaign topic ‘Fear of Crime’.
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The campaign has been funded by: Aberdeen City Community Safety Partnership, Aberdeenshire Community Safety Partnership, BP, Communities Scotland, Community Economic Development, Moray Community Safety Partnership, NHS Grampian, Shell and supported by The Marcliffe Hotel and Grampian Police.
Tim Smith, BP’s External Affairs Director, Scotland commented: ‘BP is delighted to be joining the Crimestoppers Scotland Associates Network. Crimestoppers is a valuable resource in the community and BP’s support compliments our aim of improving the quality of life for people who live and work in this part of Scotland.’
Michelle Herd, newly appointed Crimestoppers Scotland Organiser for the Grampian/Highland Region said: ‘We have a large group of Associates Network Members in Aberdeen and it’s very encouraging to know that Crimestoppers Scotland has such strong support in the region. We are very happy that BP Exploration is joining the Network.’
Michelle Herd
Crimestoppers Scotland Organiser Of the groups represented at the event, those from the Epilepsy and Dyslexia support groups were particularly interested to hear how Crimestoppers operates. The limitations caused by those afflictions mean that giving statements and appearing in court could be stressful and difficult. The possibility of reporting Crime anonymously through Crimestoppers was considered an attractive option. |
