Campaign launched to tackle Alcohol related Anti Social Behaviour in Porthcawl

As part of the campaign the pubs and clubs will be using plastic drinking glasses, and bar staff will wear t-shirts featuring the slogan "Call Time On Violent Crime.

In addition licensees, and licensed premises owners will be working collectively via a newly launched Pub Watch scheme, and a Club Watch Scheme, to ensure licensed premises are safe and enjoyable places for both customers and staff. The joint working between licensed premises will be further enhanced with the introduction of a Nite - Net radio system, allowing information to be easily transferred between pubs, clubs, and the police.

South Wales Police Inspector Paul Lewis stated "The campaign represents a team effort between the police, licensees, licensed premises bar staff, and door staff, to discourage alcohol fuelled violence, and anti social behaviour. It will deliver a clear message on the need for sensible drinking, and that any acts of alcohol related disorder simply will not be tolerated."

Inspector Paul Lewis continues "The Pub and Club Watch schemes importantly will allow licensees to meet on a regular basis, and will further allow joint actions towards issues that include banning persons who act in an anti social manner. The schemes will ensure that licensed premises in Porthcawl continue to be enjoyable places for both the local community, and to the many visitors to the town over the summer period."

Porthcawl Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Jason McGill noted "The Nite - Net radio system is another example of how the police works together with licensed premises. This walky - talky like tool will allow two way communication, and further complements other police tools, including foot patrols, and CCTV, around the centre of town."

Inspector Paul Lewis continues "The Porthcawl Neighbourhood Team will be visiting licensed premises over the next few weeks, in a bid to inform licensees of these exciting initiatives. I urge licensees to join the Pub and Club Watch schemes, to ensure that when necessary, individuals can be banned from all member premises. Actions like banning will definitely act as a deterrent towards drunken anti social behaviour and violence. In addition officers will be carrying out multiple operations to target alcohol misuse, throughout the summer period."