Have your say on policing plans
our communities, destroying families and robbing people of their right to lead a life free from the damage and danger that drugs can bring.”
Chief Superintendent Waddell said that policing alone cannot tackle the damage that drugs cause.
He added: “We work in close collaboration with partners to assist and support those affected by drugs to prevent them from reoffending.
“Drugs and alcohol partnerships play a significant role in getting the right support to those people and I’m sure our partnership approach will continue to yield positive outcomes for our communities and for those willing to change.”
The team of 21 officers was established in Police Scotland’s Lanarkshire Division in response to the level of drugs activity taking place across the area.
Each officer involved in the operation was a divisional resource and several have returned to their base post allowing other uniformed officers the opportunity to join the operation.
Lanarkshire’s top cop is appealing for the public’s help to put together local policing plans for the county.
Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell wants to know what issues the North and South Lanarkshire divisions should prioritise.
He said:“Your views are important to us and we are committed to using this information to help inform and shape our policing priorities both locally and nationally.
“We will do this by analysing your feedback and looking at data from a number of other important sources such as local and national crime trends.
“What you tell us will also influence how we communicate and engage with you and the communities across Lanarkshire.”
Community groups are also being invited to share their views on Police Scotland Lanarkshire Division’s social media channels.
The consultation is open until December 31 and is available at https://consult. scotland.police.uk/surveys/ your-police/