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 |  | THE new penalty notice scheme introduced last month for minor offences of disorder and anti-social behaviour has proved a success in the West Midlands, with 133 tickets being issued in the first three weeks alone.
The majority of tickets - 71 - have been issued for using threatening and abusive behaviour. Thirty seven tickets have been issued for being drunk and disorderly, 13 for wasting police time, 10 for being drunk in the highway and 2 for sending a false message.
Chief Inspector James Andronov, from Operations Support, said officers were delighted with their new powers, and many were asking for them to be extended to include offences such as dropping litter and causing minor damage.
"The feedback we have received from officers is these new powers are very welcome and many have said how beneficial the scheme is proving."
West Midlands Police are one of four forces around the country piloting the new penalty scheme, which allows officers to issue penalty notices of 拢40 or 拢80 for minor and anti-social offences. British Transport Police are also taking part.
| 听 |  | Police are pleased with the scheme so far
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The new scheme, which was launched on 12 August, is aimed at providing a more cost effective method of dealing with a range of offences, freeing up officers to return to operational duties, reducing the time officers spend at court and reducing the burden on the courts.
Research carried out in the West Midlands alone shows the notional cost of wasted police time at court is over 拢600,000 per year, which is equal to employing 25 constables.
"We are confident this will provide an effective way of dealing with the type of behaviour that blights the lives of communities throughout the West Midlands, providing a potent deterrent to would-be offenders, releasing officers more quickly to frontline duties and reducing delays in the courts," said Chief Inspector Andronov.
For more on crime initiatives, like a text message scheme for the hearing impaired, and more on Cracking Crime Day, follow the links on the left.
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