Latest news in Yorkshire: November 13, 2017 02:28:33 PM
People on a night out in Barnsley will benefit from a reassuring presence on the streets in the form of night marshals, from this Saturday, 11 November.
This follows on from the successful presence of town centre taxi rank marshals during busy times such as Christmas and New Year.
Working every Saturday night, and throughout other busy periods, the marshals will patrol areas of the town centre where there have been incidents of alcohol-related disorder. They will support the police by dealing with low-level anti-social behaviour, to make sure any trouble is nipped in the bud, as well as acting as a reassurance for revellers making their way home by manning the taxi ranks.
The marshals are also trained in basic first aid and will complement the work of the Street Pastors.
Active Response Security is providing the marshals on behalf of Barnsley Council.
Cllr Roy Miller, Cabinet Spokesperson for Place, said: said: “We believe that by having the marshals on hand, we hope to ensure that residents and visitors alike enjoy their evening, but feel safe when they are out and about. The marshals will have direct contact with police and alert them to any potential incidents. In some cases, their presence is enough to prevent any volatile situations from escalating.
“Our aim is to create a safer and happier environment where fear of crime is at a minimum.”
All the Night Marshals will wear green high visibility vests so will be easily identifiable, should anyone need assistance.
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