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On February 27, North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin met with local councillors and residents in Rhosmeirch, Anglesey to discuss community safety initiatives, with a focus on the benefits of North Wales Police’s Community Alert messaging system.
The visit took place following concerns raised at a Police and Crime Panel meeting regarding incidents of anti-social behaviour in the village. During the meeting, residents of Rhosmeirch, including members of the agricultural community, shared their experiences following recent incidents where broken bottles were found in the local park and damage was caused to vehicles. The group discussed potential solutions, with particular interest in the possibility of deploying a mobile CCTV unit in the village as a preventative measure.
The Commissioner outlined various options that exist for CCTV technology, explaining how units in communities can be trailer-mounted, vehicle-based, or attached to existing infrastructure such as fencing or lampposts.
During the meeting, North Wales Police officers highlighted the North Wales Community Alert system as an effective tool for maintaining communication between residents and police. The free messaging service provides updates on local crime, engagement events, appeals, and crime prevention advice, while also allowing community members to provide feedback to neighbourhood policing teams.
The meeting brought together Commissioner Dunbobbin, Canolbarth Môn Councillors Non Dafydd and Dylan Rees, and members of North Wales Police including Local Area Sergeant Dylan Roberts, Police Constable (PC) Lee Monk from the We Don't Buy Crime team, PC Rhys Evans from the Rural Crime Team, and Police Community Support Officer Alison Williams.
North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin said: "Listening directly to communities about their concerns is essential to effective policing. Our visit to Rhosmeirch allowed us to hear first-hand from residents and discuss practical solutions like mobile CCTV that could benefit multiple communities across the region. The North Wales Community Alert system represents a significant step forward in how we engage with residents and helps us respond to local needs."
Non Dafydd, Canolbarth Môn Councillor, said: "Our residents provided valuable insights into the challenges they face and I'm encouraged by the collaborative approach to finding solutions. The possibility of mobile CCTV, alongside digital tools like the Community Alert system, offers practical ways to address concerns while giving residents the chance to have an active role in their community. I'm grateful to the Commissioner and North Wales Police for their engagement and look forward to working together further."
For more information about North Wales Community Alert, visit https://www.northwalescommunityalert.co.uk/ or contact your local policing team.