Police say an operation designed to tackle antisocial car cruising in Gedling borough hotspot areas is continuing to make progress.
Operation Triplefin was launched by police back in October 2022 and they say it’s designed to prevent and reduce criminal activity associated with car cruisers congregating in hotspot locations, including in Colwick and Netherfield.
A three-year public spaces protection order (PSPO) was also been put in place back in June which prohibits car cruisers from congregating in such areas, and gives police powers to issue fines.
The order was secured as a result of collective work involving local police and Gedling Borough Council.
Police units say they will continue to carry out proactive patrols and Operation Triplefin n affected areas to give added protection to affected residents and businesses.
Sergeant James Carrington, who has led on Operation Triplefin, said: “Our ongoing activity has already had a real impact on deterring and reducing antisocial car cruising in these areas.
“I hope it reassures our communities that we have listened, and we are continuing to take this seriously. Our proactive patrols are ongoing and we are continuing to work with our partners to tackle this issue.
“Operation Triplefin has already made a big difference and we will continue to take robust action against offenders who cause safety concerns and misery for local people.”
Police were made aware of cars which had congregated in Colwick on the night of October 29. Response officers attended and vehicles involved were dispersed.
Car cruisers have previously been warned they could be prosecuted if they attend gatherings after the installation of a new CCTV camera.
The high-tech camera, capable to 360-degree viewing, has been put up at the entrance to the retail park site, near the new Sainsburys, off Colwick Loop Road, following funding from the Safer Streets project.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire secured £3 million from the Home Office’s Safer Streets fund and has been working with partners across the county to implement a range of schemes to tackle neighbourhood crime, antisocial behaviour and violence against women and girls.
A share of this money was specifically allocated for the Netherfield and Colwick area, with Nottinghamshire Police and Gedling Borough Council working alongside the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner to implement schemes which aim to make public spaces safer for all.
Four automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras have been placed along the loop road as an added measure to prevent and reduce antisocial behaviour.
Officers say they are now using both marked and unmarked cars and body-worn video cameras to clamp down on individuals causing problems.
Sergeant James Carrington, who has led on Operation Triplefin, said: “Our ongoing activity has already had a real impact on deterring and reducing antisocial car cruising in these areas.
“I hope it reassures our communities that we have listened, and we are continuing to take this seriously. Our proactive patrols are ongoing and we are continuing to work with our partners to tackle this issue.
“Operation Triplefin has already made a big difference and we will continue to take robust action against offenders who cause safety concerns and misery for local people.”
Police say they were made aware of cars which had congregated in Colwick on the night of October 29 and that ‘response officers attended and vehicles involved were dispersed’.
