Two dispersal orders authorised to help officers deal with ASB in Fleet

Two dispersal orders authorised to help officers deal with ASB in Fleet

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Antisocial Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Two dispersal orders have been authorised to help officers deal with reports of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents in Fleet this week.

Following recent reports of ASB, assault and public order offences, officers have made the decision to authorise the two dispersal orders.

The orders, under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, have been authorised to cover the area pictured in the map from 4pm on Thursday 2 April until 5am on Friday 3 April and from 12pm on Friday 3 April until 5am on Sunday 5 April.

Officers will be able order a person to leave the area with no return within the specified period and those who refuse to comply are committing a criminal offence and are liable for arrest.

Hart A/Inspector Geoff Hill said: “We know the town centre is going to be extremely busy this week as people visit the town centre to enjoy the long bank holiday weekend.

“We want to be clear – we don’t have an issue with people having a good time and enjoying themselves. However, public order incidents and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated – and offenders will be dealt with robustly.

“We will have extra dedicated patrols on foot in the town centre with a view to reduce anti-social behaviour and to prevent crime from occurring. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak with a uniformed officer.”

If you have witnessed or been affected by anti-social behaviour in the area, please continue to report it to police, so we can target our patrols and take further proactive action.

Anyone with information about anti-social behaviour is asked to contact police on 101, or submit information to us online via our reporting tool here: Report antisocial behaviour | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. If a crime is in progress, please dial 999.

Tackling anti-social behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. 

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. 

These include: 

• civil injunctions. 

• criminal behaviour orders. 

• public spaces protection orders. 

• community protection notices. 

• dispersal powers. 

• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and anti-social behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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