By ‘Streetsafe’ pilot scheme extended
The government pilot scheme ‘Streetsafe’ has been extended until April next year in a bid to keep young girls and women safe from violence.
The scheme was launched at the beginning of September and allows members of the public to flag areas of concern anonymously on a map.
This could range from a whole host of reasons including public harassment to a poorly-lit walkway.
The anonymous information and data will be used by local policing teams to improve wellbeing and safety within those areas.
Now, Humberside Police have shared that the scheme will be extended until at least April next year in a national approach towards ending the violence towards women and girls.
The force said: “On 2 September, the Government launched the trial of a new digital tool to allow members of the public to flag areas of concern anonymously on a map.
“This is just one step in a national approach to tackling violence against women and girls and the initial pilot has now been extended until at least April.
“Please note that this tool should not be used as an alternative for reporting crime and serious incidents.
“As the information is anonymous, we are unable to follow up with any reports through this digital platform.
“To report a crime in progress, always call 999. Call 101 for non-emergencies and to report any information, or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
