A new vehicle will soon be in use across Rushcliffe to support efforts to tackle rural crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is the first of its type to be deployed by us in the region and is designed to handle any landscape, even in the toughest conditions.
Officers covering rural areas of Nottinghamshire — including Bassetlaw, Rushcliffe, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood — will have access to the equipment so they can reach more remote and challenging areas and, in turn, respond to reports of crime more efficiently.
The ATV will join the existing fleet of off-road 4x4s, quad bikes and off-road bikes already available to officers.
The vehicles have been funded through the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire’s Safer4All grants.
Chief Inspector Clive Collings, our rural and wildlife crime lead, said: “We know that crime and anti-social behaviour are a concern for many people living and working across rural Nottinghamshire and can have a devastating impact on the livelihoods of those within these communities.
“This all-terrain vehicle will enhance our ability to prevent and detect crime, improve the quality of life within rural areas, and help protect livestock, wildlife and the county’s green spaces. We see this as a vital tool in keeping rural areas safe for all.
“Tackling rural crime remains a priority for us. I encourage members of the community to speak up and work with us to help tackle these issues.
“If you are a victim of rural crime, please report it by calling 101 or by reporting online through the website.
“The more you report, the more action we can take.”
