Hospital's increased patrols over the 'festive
season'
18/12/2012
North Wales Police in Bangor are set to increase patrols at
Ysbyty Gwynedd over the festive season to combat any incidents of
Anti Social Behaviour and reassure patients, visitors and hospital
staff. Traditionally hospital A&E units have are
inundated over the Christmas and New Year ‘festive party season’
with a significant number of hospital admissions drink related and
often accompanied by an entourage of well meaning friends in ‘high
spirits’.
In order to ensure the festive spirit does not
spill over into rowdy or violent behaviour Police will increase
High Visibility patrols at targeted times in the evenings and early
hours. Inspector Simon Barrasford of Bangor Police said “
Beginning Friday 14th December we are deploying Police personnel to
Ysbyty Gwynedd to manage any incidents of disorder and provide a
High Visibility presence to reassure patients, relatives and
staff. Our main priority will be supporting hospital security
ensuring anyone attending A&E and slightly the worse for drink
behave themselves and that nursing staff can work unhindered and to
reassure patients and visitors.
Police Officers, PCSOs and Special Constables
are being deployed during the early evening through to the
early hours when most revellers are out enjoying the party season
however potential disorder will not be the officers only
concern.
Inspector Barrasford concluded "At this time
of year the hospital often attracts extra visitor's who may just
'pop in' to visit relatives and sometimes forget about leaving
valuables or recently purchased presents on display in their
cars. Together with hospital staff we will also patrol
the car parks to both advise motorists and deter thieves from
taking advantage.
"Like the whole community we want everyone to
have a safe, secure and happy Christmas and by taking a few simple
steps we can also prevent becoming a victim of crime.
Our patrols in A&E will be High Visibility but in the hospital
environment adapted to a 'softly, softly' approach however where
violence, criminality and ASB are witnessed a robust stance will be
taken and arrests made.”
If you are concerned about incidents of
violence, crime or ASB Police can be contacted by phoning 101 or
alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.