Farringdon Covered

For Andy Bradbury, police press officer for Central Lancashire, MOPPIN Up Dodge is part of a general approach. This was not a situation where the “police do things without asking first,” but one in which the community could say “We have a problem with crime and disorder and we’d like get involved.” “We’re supporting them,” says Bradbury. It’s about what the community needs in terms of anti-social behaviour and crime prevention. The approach covered the Farringdon area, marked on the map below.


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One can see the area as it is now, as well as the way in which the press was used to name and shame known criminals. This approach worked in tandem with the other aspects of the initiative to make living in the estates a more positive experience for residents and those in nearby areas.