Op Culture:
An operation devised to target and reduce alcohol, drugs and new psychoactive substances within Scarborough’s urban areas.

We are undertaking regular patrols to engage with offenders. We are updating our processes to ensure a timely diversion is in place for substance misuse service referrals.
Civil powers such as Community Protection Notices and Injunctions are being used to enforce upon repeat offenders.
We are engaging with businesses to ensure that the licensing act is complied with.
We are also encouraging reporting of all incidents to assist with prosecutions.
By using the powers under the Public Space Protection Order, high visibility patrols will take action against offenders.

Op Beat
This operation has been created by local officers to prevent young people from entering the criminal justice system. Using methods of intervention and diversion at the earliest Police engagement, officers work with a multi-agency team and workshops to prevent a continuation of behaviours which are detrimental to young people.

High visibility patrols used to engage with young people within Scarborough. Dedicated officers have taken on a role to ensure that all young people who have begun to come to Police attention, have access to diversion schemes and it is explained to them and their parents/guardians. Those who have now passed early intervention schemes, will begin to progress towards orders and prosecutions.

Op Clutch - Road Safety
Tackling dangerous and anti-social driving in Scarborough.

We are continuing to use high visibility patrols to deter dangerous and anti-social driving.
Dedicated officers have been offering advice at colleges about road safety, peer pressures and the responsibility of being a passenger.
We are continuing to patrol our hotspots, conducting speed checks and roadside checkpoints.
We have also commenced operations targeting those using mobile phones whilst driving.

Op Downtown:
We are using a multi-agency team to reduce the risk for offenders to take advantage of persons engaging in the night-time economy and to reduce alcohol related violence. Following a recent strategic threat risk assessment, there is a focus on violence against women and girls (VAWG) which includes utilising door supervisors and the staff within the premises to monitor and advise on the safety of their customers.

Visits to premises within the night-time economy to ensure a high visibility presence. Engaging with security teams and street angels and encouraging reporting of suspicious activity.
Using a multi-agency training module for working groups such as taxi drivers, door supervisors etc.
Using stop search powers where relevant for concerns around weapons or drugs.
Engaging with our communities, to ensure we are giving the correct level of service to our public.
Operation Vigilant has been created to focus patrols on incidents which are linked to VAWG.

Operation Receipt
Shop theft is an issue throughout the country, and Scarborough is not only suffering from theft by locals, but is also a target for travelling criminality.

Using both visible and plain clothed patrols, hotspots are being patrolled to deter and prevent theft. Targeted patrols are being undertaken using local intelligence and crime statistics.
We are targeting known offenders and using disruption tactics to prevent theft from occurring,

NYCM
North Yorkshire Community Messaging is a free alert service from North Yorkshire Police. Our local teams use the system to let you know about what is happening in your area.
You will receive email alerts about events, crime appeals, safety advice and much more.

We have regular sign-up events throughout Scarborough or you can find information via www.NYCM.uk