Community Liaison and Support Program
Mildura
Police in partnership with local government, service clubs
and local business launch the
Community Liaison and Support Program (CLaSP)
About the Program
The residential burglary is a
concern for Mildura Police with the number of incidents
increasing. The impact on victims varies and will always
raise fears in relation to personal safety and security.
Something that is foremost in the minds of burglary victims
is whether or not the perpetrators will return. Mildura
Police have recognized that within our community there are
vulnerable residents who do not have access to traditional
services to enhance personal safety and property security.
It is this target group that CLaSP is seeking to assist.
Members of the Victoria
Police, Country Fire Authority and Rural Ambulance Victoria
are in the unique position to offer professional advice
about security, fire prevention and medical assistance.
They offer formal intervention by the way of home audits
free to those identified in need of assistance. For
example, a family may be living in another part of the state
and have an elderly relative living alone. If we are made
aware we can arrange home visits and security/safety audits.
C.L.a.S.P. coordinators can then take steps to assist.
Inspector Loison said, “This initiative will take police
away from being seen primarily as law enforcers and place us
at the front end of building community resilience”.
This project (C.L.a.S.P.) will
identify safety and security issues in private dwellings,
ease fears around personal safety and generate a community
spirit that is reflective of Mildura.
C.L.a.S.P. is seeking
community minded organisations and/or companies who are
interested in becoming a partner to this exciting
initiative. The benefits will be mutual; partners will gain
a higher profile within the community and contribute to a
worthwhile initiative; recipients of C.L.a.S.P. assistance
will gain enhanced security and a greater sense of safety
while knowing they are a part of a caring community.
Participation in the program
may be in the form of contributions of products (door locks,
sensor lights etc), labour, cash or equipment. If you are
interested in becoming a community partner please contact
the C.L.a.S.P. coordinator for further information or offers
of assistance.
Senior Constable Gary Leeson
is the Crime Prevention Officer for Mildura and the
C.L.a.S.P. coordinator. He can be contacted on (03) 50189713
or by e-mail at gary.leeson@police.vic.gov.au
Inspector Loison , MIldura
Buloke District Inspector is overseeing the implementation
of C.L.a.S.P. and can be contacted at Mildura Police
Headquarters on 5018-9777. |
