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North Wales Police has partnered with Arriva public transport to raise awareness of hate crime and how to report it, with buses now displaying special permanent posters which warn perpetrators that hate crime, and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and that CCTV will be shared with the police.
A hate crime includes verbal abuse, assault or criminal damage that is motivated by prejudice of a person because of their disability, race, religion or nationality.
The education campaign sees police posters displayed on the bottom deck of every Arriva bus in north Wales and the campaign will also see officers patrolling the network by boarding the buses across the region, helping to improve the safety of customers and staff and reassure those who may feel vulnerable.
“Everyone has the right to use public transport without fear of abuse because of their disability, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion or any other characteristic.
“We’re so grateful to Arriva for once again, supporting our campaign and want to reassure all bus users who use the Arriva service across the region that police will be ready to respond and will have access to CCTV which will give us vital evidence to identify suspects and make arrests.”
Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman, North Wales Police.
The force has worked with Arriva for many years and the latest campaign is intended to send a clear message message to the community that any perpetrators will be held accountable and will be dealt with robustly.
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