THE Truro neighbourhood policing team was recently joined by partners including Safer Cornwall and Cornwall Young People to carry out a Safer Business Action Day (SaBA).

The aim of this day of action was to provide reassurance to people living and working in Truro that the police are taking reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and shoplifting seriously.

The multi-agency approach to tackling the key priorities in the city aims to work towards making a positive, lasting impact on the city.

Volunteer Special Constables and Truro Street Rangers joined the Truro, Perranporth and Tregony policing team on high-visibility foot patrols in targeted areas where multiple instances of ASB had previously been reported.

The team also conducted visits to city centre businesses targeted by shoplifting to gather intelligence, provide reassurance and offer advice to prevent crime from taking place.

Safer Cornwall and Cornwall Young People visited traders who had reported young people accessing rooftops, to offer support and advice around public safety.

Female workers who had been subjected to ASB were offered personal safety advice, and actions were put in place to target the behaviour.

Sergeant Richie Wilson said: “Your local policing team is here to ensure Truro is a safe place to live, work and visit.

“This proactive approach aims to deter a serious incident from taking place, and remind members of the public of the different ways to report crimes or dangerous situations to the police.”

To report a crime, call 101 or call 999 in an emergency, or visit www.devon-cornwall.police.uk