Mid and East Antrim PCSP’s (Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) Farm Watch Scheme is set to host a significant community event aimed at providing support and guidance to those in rural areas across Mid and East Antrim.
The event will take place tomorrow, Friday, 23 August, from 10am to 4pm at the Ballymena Livestock Market on Woodside Road.
Mid and East Antrim Officers will be in attendance with support from the PSNI and Vapis NI Ltd. Advice will be on hand from the PSNI’s Crime Prevention Officer, on the reduction of crime and fear of crime in farming and rural communities.
Vehicle and Plant Inspection services will be onsite offering FREE forensic marking security systems.
This will be a PRE-BOOKED service, available on Quad machinery only. The quad marking can be completed in under 30mins but must be pre-booked. There are limited slots available, to ensure you are not disappointed please call to book a slot now.
There will be an opportunity to sign up to the Farm Watch Scheme, which has been developed to support those living or working across all the Borough's rural communities. As a member you will receive up to the minute text alerts from the PCSP and PSNI on issues which may affect your community.
The aims of the Farm Watch Scheme are:
• To build upon and strengthen community spirit in the rural community, so that everyone works together to protect their property.
• To improve communication between the farming community and the police service.
• To encourage people to report suspicious incidents as they occur.
To book a FREE quad marking appointment with Vapis NI Ltd, or find out more please contact Emma Morrow, Assistant DEA Officer (Ballymena)
Emma.morrow@midandeastantrim.gov.uk or call 07391 863 505.