Nottinghamshire Police will deploy extra officers, dedicated antisocial behaviour patrol cars and a CCTV van equipped with high-definition cameras on Thursday 5 November, with patrols focused on areas where there has been disorder on previous Bonfire Nights.
Police said fireworks had been aimed at buildings and passing vehicles in parts of Nottingham during previous celebrations.
CCTV cameras with facial recognition capability will be among the measures in place. Neighbourhood officers will be ready to disperse groups involved in antisocial behaviour or considered likely to cause it.
In Nottingham, a dedicated Fireworks Car will respond to reports of firework-related antisocial behaviour across the city from 4pm until midnight on Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November.
Chief Inspector Mike Ebbins, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are working closely with our partners to identify and mitigate risks, and we have officers ready to respond quickly to incidents, disperse groups where necessary, and arrest those suspected of offending.”
University policing teams are carrying out patrols to speak to students ahead of Bonfire Night. Nottingham Trent University support officers will also patrol local neighbourhoods on the night. Students with concerns can contact NTU Security or use the university’s Safe Places on campus.
Nottingham City Council’s community protection officers will join Trading Standards staff on visits to premises licensed to sell fireworks to check how fireworks are stored and sold.
Group Manager Richard Leighton, head of safety and engagement at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, urged people to consider attending an organised display. He said: “Reckless or deliberate misuse of fireworks can result in injury, fire and unnecessary demand on emergency services.”
