Independent Member for Alfred Cove Dr Janet Woollard is encouraging the community to contact the police on 131 444 should they witness any anti-social or hoon driving in their neighbourhood

"Constituents have contacted my office, frustrated with anti-social behaviour or the hoon driving that ocours were they live" said Dr Woollard                                        

"The local police at Palmyra Police Station indicated that the best thing the community could do in such a situation is to call the police and let them know what is happening,"

"When informed about such behaviour police can attend the scene to investigate and take necessary action"

"If the behaviour is unlikely to occour long enough for the polce to attend in time it is still important that the community calls because they can provide valuable information which could help establish a pattern of behaviour and lead to a future apprehension or conviction"

Senior Sargeant Andrew Stevens, Officer in charge at Palmyra Police Station informed Dr Woollard that to help the police eith their investigations, the folloeing information should be provided:

1. When faced with anti-social behaviour such as loud noises drinking or parks or youth gathering in public places

a. Description of anti-social behaviour taking place, including number of people involed.

b. Day and time of the activity.

c. Location of Activity.

2. When faced with hoon driving.

a. Description of behaciour e.g. speeding, drag racing or burnouts.

b. Vehicle description (make, model, colour) and registration.

c. day and time of behaviour.

d. Location of Behaviour.

Dr Woollard also added some community members may be unwilling to provide information to the police for fear of having to appear in court to give evidence. Others fear that their identities will be be made known to the offending parties and thier safety might be in Jeopardy

 " The police assured me that all calls are confidental and that the witness's desire to remain anonymous will be  respected."

" By providing as many details as possible, the community will help the police to gather better intelligence for investigations and development of stratergies to prevent escalation of such behaviour"

"The information provided will be brought to the attention of police patrols, so they can be on the lookout for future anti-social behaviour or hoon driving in the neighbourhoods" said Dr Woollard