Police officers will be 'on the buses' during the 2010 TT
Wednesday 02 June 2010
TT
There will be police officers and members of the Special Constabulary on board buses throughout the 2010 TT festival, particularly on the routes out of Douglas later in the evening.
The aim is to ensure residents and visitors using the bus network feel safe and secure.
Douglas Community Safety Partnership chairman Inspector Ken Kneale said he is confident the number of incidents on buses would remain low, the police presence would allow early intervention when the behaviour of any individual either travelling or waiting to board a bus was detrimental to other passengers’ feelings of security or safety.
He added:
“Historically, the bus network has proven to be a safe and well managed environment and that is a tribute to the Department (of Community Culture and Leisure) and the bus staff.”
“Throughout the year police officers routinely travel on selected routes to ensure that remains the position, however we feel that for periods such as the TT festival, our presence should be more overt.”
Commenting on what action police could take in the event of an incident, Inspector Kneale said:
“In these circumstances, in addition to the usual Public Order and associated offences, officers have specific offences relating to behaviour on a Public Service Vehicle to assist and would not hesitate to use if circumstances required.”
“Whilst each case is reviewed on merit, it is highly likely that offenders will face court action to emphasise to local people and persons visiting the Island that we have a high quality of life and any person intent on disrupting that enviable position will be dealt with appropriately.”
Community Culture and Leisure Minister David Cretney added:
“Once again the department, in conjunction with the DCSP, is pleased to be able to offer additional bus services during the TT period, providing a safe, convenient and inexpensive way for visitors and residents to make their way to and from the wide range of events, taking place during the festival.”
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