Crime Prevention is The Word on The Street in Bradford

West Yorkshire Police's massive 'Steer Clear' campaign which is being run by the Target intiative started W/C Feb 16th 2005 using several new measures. Keeping crime free is the word on the streets of Bradford as ‘talking signs’ strike a chord with shoppers. (says their Press Release)

A 1st for Bradford, Police have introduced the signs at strategic points throughout the city centre. They relay messages such as: “Do not leave valuables in your car.” They can be used to give out appeals for witnesses to specific crimes.

Det Chief Insp Roger Gasson said: “The signs are an excellent way of getting crime prevention messages across at the right time. If you’ve just parked up your car, the signs give a timely reminder to make sure you haven’t left any property on view.

“The signs are changeable, so if there is a specific type of crime occurring in a particular area, such as mobile phone theft, we can re-record the message to cover that. We will also be using them to appeal for information about specific incidents.”

The signs are covered by CCTV and are fitted with specialist ‘tamper’ alarms.