New unit to tackle crime
A NEW and innovative Community Safety Unit has been launched in West Lothian this week.
The West Lothian Community Safety Unit (CSU), which is believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland, is made up of partner agencies, West Lothian Council and Lothian and Borders Police.
The unit will see both partners combining their resources into one specialised unit, which will provide positive outcomes for residents in West Lothian. Based in the Civic Centre, Livingston, where both the police and council share their headquarters, the new unit will focus on tackling issues such as antisocial behaviour, vandalism, deliberate fires and hate crime.
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill, who opened the unit on Tuesday, said: "Antisocial behaviour can bring misery to our communities. No-one should have to put up with vandalism, intimidation and abuse on the streets of Scotland. It's decent people living in our communities who hold the key to turning things around.
"This new specialist unit is a fantastic example of law enforcement agencies and the community pulling together to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour. The streets of West Lothian will be safer as a result."
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