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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Antisocial Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Coinciding with Halloween tomorrow (Saturday 31 October), we have again received information to suggest an increase of planned anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Eastleigh. Once again, we make it extremely clear that we will not tolerate this.
Our teams are already working tirelessly to prevent any issues and protect our communities, and they will continue to do so over the coming 48 hours, and beyond. We will do our best to keep you all updated on this as the weekend progresses.
As part of our plans for tackling, disrupting and preventing such behaviour, we will have additional and dedicated officers in specific areas throughout the weekend. They will be on hand to deal robustly with anyone intent on committing any ASB or criminality in our area.
If you have any concerns, or anything you would like discuss, share or ask, please come and speak to our officers. They will be happy to hear from you, and offer further advice and reassurance.
The plans also involve a 48-hour dispersal order in the area shown in the below map. The order, which began at 3pm today (Friday 30 October) and concludes at 3pm on Sunday (1 November), is under Section 34 of the Antisocial Behaviour (ASB), Crime and Policing Act (2014).
It will enable our officers to effectively tackle the potential issues described above, ensuring the safety of our communities at the same time. It will also give officers the power to seize anything used in the commission of ASB. Those who refuse to comply with the order are committing a criminal offence and are liable for arrest.
Directly addressing the parents or guardians of any young people in Eastleigh, Inspector Al Dineley, of Eastleigh Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Please can I ask that you be extra curious about where your children are going this weekend, who they are going with and what they are planning to do.
“With your help and cooperation, we can work together to ensure any potential issues are prevented before they event start, protecting our communities in the process, and preventing long-term impacts and consequences for young people who may be considering causing trouble, including potential arrests, charges and convictions.”
Speaking to our communities, Inspector Dineley, said: “I understand the public’s concern at the potential for further ASB in our town, which has resulted in the necessity for another dispersal order to help combat this.
“Please be assured that the dispersal order is only aimed at those who are intent on causing misery and upset in and to our communities. If you are law-abiding and simply going about your day, this dispersal order will have no impact on you whatsoever.”
If you witness any ASB or criminality, please report this to us at the earliest opportunity. It’s 101, or 999 in an emergency, if a crime is in progress.
 Tackling anti-social behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. These include: civil injunctions. criminal behaviour orders. public spaces protection orders. community protection notices. dispersal powers. closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and anti-social behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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