Central Division, Northern Constabulary News
Welcome to the new Northern Constabulary page. A warm welcome to everyone in the Central Division area, the latest area to host Bluelight discos. This is the page where all the information concerning Bluelight events in your area will be placed so check back here from time to time to keep up to date with the latest info on what’s happening in your area.
Stagecoach support Bluelight disco's with Free Travel
Stagecoach will be providing free transport to any young person traveling to and from the Bluelight Disco at the Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer upon production of a Bluelight ticket.
Strathpeffer Disco
The next Strathpeffer due to take place on Friday 4th June has been cancelled
Award Winners
The inaugural Scottish Policing Awards took place at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan recently and the work of the Bluelight Partnership Committee of Northern Constabulary in Ross and Cromarty Area Command was highly commended.
The awards were supported by ACPOS (Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland), COSLA, Scottish Police Federation, ASPS (Association of Scottish Police Superintendents), Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA), Scottish Police Authorities Convenors Forum, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland, Scottish Government, UNISON and the Scottish Chief Police Officers Staff Association.
The Scottish Policing Awards 2009 were 1st proposed by the Scottish Government to recognise work undertaken by the police service in Scotland and its partner agencies, which contributes to the Governments strategic objectives.
Pictured above are Lorraine Kellow and Supt Darcy accepting the award on behalf of the Partnership. The award now hangs proudly on the wall at the front entrance of the public couter at Dingwall Police Station.
PC Carrie Shanks said.
“Members of the Bluelight Partnership committee of Northern Constabulary in Ross and Cromarty Area Command were absolutely delighted to receive a Highly Commended Scottish Policing Award for their Bluelight Events in October.
These events were implemented in Ross shire in June 2008 and numerous successful events have been held since this time, attracting 100's of young people from the secondary schools in the area. It has provided close links with young people and provides communities with alternative youth activities to discourage criminal behaviours, promote positive role models and reduce opportunities for antisocial behaviour.
This is the second time the Partnership has received an award and is an excellent example of their dedication and commitment in this very worthwhile youth diversion activity."
Help us Help You
We would like to know what you think about the disco. So why not drop us an email and tell us what you liked about it?
What didn't you like?
How can we make it better?
Below are some things you may wish to consider and give us your opinion on:
Venue, was it good, bad, how can it be improved?
Chill-out area, what sort of info would you like to be available there?
DJ/music, did it suit your tastes? What would you like more of/less of?
When emailing us put Strathpeffer as the subject, you don't need to include your name but please include your age, school attended and how you found out about the disco. Email us by using the email link on the left of this page or by click here.
We will use your info to make changes and improvements but unfortunately some things may be out with our control.
Here’s what some of the Bluelight partners think about Bluelight.
Highland and Islands Fire and Rescue Services, Chief Fire Officer Brian Murray.
"Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service, and our partners, are committed to working with young people to positively address the challenging issue of drug & alcohol use in our area. This event gives our staff an opportunity to engage with young people in a fun relaxed and safe meeting place. It has also opened up new and unusual volunteering opportunities for Fire Service staff who want to help out in their local communities.
By providing this type of event, we hope the young people will enjoy the experience of dancing, meeting and socialising in a safe and friendly environment"
Scott Pearson, Stagecoach Operations Manager, in Inverness said: "We are delighted with being involved in such a worthwhile project. By providing transport to the event, we hope that we can contribute to the popularity and success of the evening."
Community Safety Police Officer, Carrie Shanks, Central Division:-
"We are very excited about this 1st event for our area. A lot of effort has been put into making sure that those who come on the night have such a fantastic time they will be desperate to come back. A number of partners have been working very closely together. By putting on this event we want to send out the message to young people that you don't need to take drink and/or drugs to have a good time. The aim of Bluelight is to provide a safe and fun environment for youths that does not involve alcohol or drugs and that is what we want to achieve."
Should you wish to know more please contact either :-
PC 735 Carrie Shanks
Community Safety Officer/
Architectural Liaison Officer
Northern Constabulary
Central Division
DINGWALL
Tel: 01349 869554/862444
Diane Agnew
Ward Manager - Black Isle,
Chief Executive's Service,
Main Council Offices,
Dingwall,
IV15 9QN
Tel: 01349 868477
Fax: 01349 863107
Mob: 07747790504
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