Drink and drug drivers snared
Last week myself, Inspector MacDonald and two of your local Safer Communities Officers attended a Crime Prevention and Fire Safety event hosted in partnership with the National Farmers Union at East Merkland Farm, Strathaven, writes Chief Inspector Gillian Scott.
The event consisted of a “walk and talk” around a working farm with Safer Communities Officers highlighting ways to better secure the property and equipment.
I would like to thank the Dyet family for allowing the event to be held at their farm and for the lovely lunch they provided.
I would also like to thank AY Morton who provided a CESAR marked Polaris which allowed offices to demonstrate how the theft deterrent system works.
I hope that all the farmers who attended the event found it informative.
This week your local officers have arrested three people for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
I mentioned in a previous article the consequence of driving over the limit and these include a minimum 12 month driving ban, a criminal record, a substantial fine, up to 6 months imprisonment and an endorsement on your licence for 11 years.
However, this list does not reflect the everyday consequences of being caught drink driving which can include, an increase in your car insurance costs, potential job loss and loss of independence.
The most serious consequence of driving under the influence is of course the danger to life and thankfully no persons were injured in the three arrests made this week.
Road safety is a priority in East Kilbride and Strathaven, your local community police teams and road policing officers are continually carrying out patrols to keep motorists and pedestrians safe.
As most of you will be aware, our young people are returning to school this week after the summer holidays so please be mindful that the roads will be busier and be aware of pedestrian safety.
Over 3000 people attended the open day at Motherwell Police Office on Saturday.
It was wonderful to see so many people attending and interested in what the Police do.
They were given an insight into many aspects of policing and the Lanarkshire Historical Society put on a fantastic display of uniform and memorabilia some dating back to the 1800s.