Town centre security are being 'kept busy' by rough sleepers dealing drugs, drinking, begging and stealing.
Town centre security are being "kept busy" by rough sleepers dealing drugs, drinking, begging and stealing.But, according to a report, better behaviour is being instilled among homeless people causing anti-social behaviour in Shrewsbury.
The report says:"Town Rangers continue to be busy addressing issues associated with rough sleepers. This includes, drug taking and dealing, drinking alcohol on the streets, begging and shoplifting. They have started to instil a regime of better behaviour. Town Rangers carry out joint patrols with various organisations to improve intelligence knowledge and skillset."
"The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for April," the report adds."This includes officers from the town council and the BID as well as representatives from Prosecure . These meetings allow for activity to be re-targeted to maximise the benefit of the resource."
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