‘We must tackle this pernicious plague together’ - Police authorities back national day of action on metal theft
As Police forces across the country have joined with the Home Office, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, The Environment Agency and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs on a day of action today, 14.11.11 to address the growing problem of metal theft, Cllr Mark Burns-Williamson, Chair of the Association of Police Authorities commented:
“Metal theft has grown exponentially, not only in scale but in its terrible impact over recent months; at least 11 deaths, countless journeys disrupted and business hours lost, and the desecration of many communities' memorials to their dead.
Reflecting growing public concern, Police authorities are fully behind this day of action and are raising this issue as a high priority during their regular meetings with Chief Constables and other agencies across the country.
At a national level, we are actively supportive of the urgent work involving the Government, industry, police and partners to identify how best changes to legislation can play a part in preventing this pernicious plague.” ENDS.
Notes:
This comment is issued in response to the ‘National day of action to tackle metal theft’ today, 14.12.11. Full details: http://www.acpo.presscentre.com/Press-Releases/National-day-of-action-to-target-metal-theft-136.aspx