The Commissioner has set up a scrutiny programme to hold Derbyshire Constabulary to account and provide the public with assurances around its performance.
There will be 6 of these Public Assurance Meetings each year, with each meeting shining a spotlight on one of the Commissioner’s six priorities to establish progress and identify any areas of concern in the Constabulary’s performance.
Firstly, the Chief Constable is required to provide the Commissioner with a formal written report detailing achievements and actions within the six priority areas, to be reviewed and scrutinised and subsequently published on the OPCC website.
Secondly, the Commissioner then also holds a Q and A session with the Chief Constable to highlight areas of concern raised by residents of Derbyshire.
Below, you will see both Part One: The Formal Report and Part Two: The Discussion around the priority area and the Q&A Session.
Part One
The Formal Report submitted for this PAM are available to view.
Part Two
Public Questions
There were 59 questions submitted from the public on ASB. Some are being answered via our casework process and will be answered outside of this Public Assurance Meeting.
Drug Dealing and Misuse
1, Why is ASB not being actioned and in fact blatantly ignored? 4 Years with a local teen drug dealing and rising through the ranks and no action whatsoever?! Stolen cars, under age drivers, drug dealing, stoned teenagers, cars coming at all hours and zero action. Amber Valley
Police Response
Within Derbyshire there has been a lot of work to tackle anti-social behaviour. The force received Government funding eighteen months ago that supported the dedicated targeting of anti-social behaviour. This has allowed us to put dedicated patrols in hotspot areas across Derbyshire, resulting in thousands of hours of extra patrols. Reports of stolen cars and motorbikes are reviewed regularly to identify any patterns and target suspects. In September 2024, 9 people were charged after being linked to 70 motorbike thefts in Derby.
We recognise the impact that ASB has on communities and our Safer Neighbourhood Teams plan their patrol strategies to support prevention of ASB and identification of those involved.
Through working with partners and communities, we look to resolve the issues as it is not something police can tackle alone. We would encourage you to report ASB so we can understand the concerns. This can be done through our website.
2, Additional measures are being made in Normanton to create a safe environment in particularly for children? We have a lot of anti-social behaviour and littering of drug paraphernalia and used condoms by our local schools, public foot paths and parks and it is not acceptable. The children of Normanton deserve to live in a safe and clean environment. Derby City
Police Response
We are aware of this issue and currently have a Problem Management Plan in place. This supports the ongoing work with partners such as the park staff and Drugs Outreach Workers so we can have a positive impact in the area. We are aware that a number of needles are being discarded, particularly in the park and a partnership approach is key in reducing the concerns raised by the community. High visibility patrols are effective for a short-term result but as a Safer Neighbourhood Team we want to look at long term solutions, with our partners. We agree that children do deserve to live in a safe and clean environment and through the partnership work we are jointly considering options to achieve this. You can contact your local team using the below link.
Normanton | Your area | Derbyshire Constabulary | Derbyshire Constabulary
3, Drug dealing in Alvaston (Radford Street), stalking people that will not cooperate with them letting the drugs being sold in their properties. Assaults, fast bikes and motorbikes in the canal path going to Alvaston Park, drugs being sold in the park where people are having drinks (there is a small cafe). Loads of rubbish in kiwi park, people selling drugs in kiwi park. North East Derbyshire
Police Response
Drug offending remains a priority for Derby East section which covers the area of Radford Street and Alvaston Park. Officers work to develop intelligence which leads to proactive stop searches and warrants when the information supports this level of enforcement. Recently a warrant was executed where we recovered 199 Cannabis plants with the occupant of the address being charged and remanded. We encourage residents to reports concerns so that it supports the information and intelligence we receive.
We are aware of the ongoing concerns regarding ASB on the canal path. This area forms part of our patrol strategies and we work with partners to address the ongoing issues. This area has been part of Op Shango which saw dedicated ASB patrols take place and incidents are monitored daily through our Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Intelligence Development Officer so that we can pro-actively target suspects and increase preventative work where required. The Safer Neighbourhood Team hold pop up events at the café on Alvaston Park every four – six weeks and contact can be made through the below link.
Alvaston North | Your area | Derbyshire Constabulary | Derbyshire Constabulary
4, Are we turning a blind eye to residents who are clearly smoking cannabis. Is this not illegal? Bolsover
Police Response
We do not turn a blind eye to smoking cannabis. Where this takes place in a residential property this can be reported to the housing provider or police. We review information and intelligence on a daily basis and work with partners to tackle ongoing concerns regarding ASB and drug use. To enforce we need sufficient evidence which is why it is important that concerns are reported. You can contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team online through the below link.
Your area | Derbyshire Constabulary
5, One drugs bust recently in the street, and patrols seem to cease. Why is it I have to keep reporting drug dealing in the street and have to complete a ridiculous form to then be asked are they still about? And be promised more vigilant patrols to then not see any officers. The drug dealing is prolific day and night right by the new Derby arena – becket street. Derby City
Police Response
High visibility patrols do take place within the Becket Street area and this is balanced with other demands that face the Safer Neighbourhood Team. Regular information is key to supporting the ongoing work within the area of Becket Street and wider City Centre as it allows our intelligence officers to develop information and target offending. We cannot have officers in one location 24/7 so support from communities is vital. What we often find is that when we target and dismantle individuals for drug offending, they can be quickly replaced so the ongoing information helps us manage this ongoing cycle. We work closely with partners to address concerns from residents and through our partnership meetings we scope and request preventative infrastructure, such as CCTV, so we can aim to break the cycle. We also work with our internal departments such as Roads Policing so that vehicles can be pro-actively stopped.
Derby City | Your area | Derbyshire Constabulary | Derbyshire Constabulary
6, It is common knowledge that people meet on St Clares Close near the top car park to deal drugs or smoke cannabis. This has been going on for years in broad daylight, yet no one seems to get arrested or sent away. Sometimes when i get in my car it smells badly of cannabis. Derby City
Police Response
Whilst we were aware of this issue previously, we have not had any reports recently so it would not specifically form part of our Safer Neighbourhood Teams patrol strategy. We will carry out Derbyshire Alert surveys with local residents to measure the extent of the problem and will then work with partners to use a problem-solving approach to improve it. Residents’ engagement with the team really does support action we need to take, so we would encourage concerns to be reported. The local SNT advertise dates of street meets when concerns can be raised, or contact can be made via the below link.
Littleover and Blagreaves | Your area | Derbyshire Constabulary | Derbyshire Constabulary
7, Near the river gardens towards Alvaston you go under a bridge which is frequented by youths who are obviously using illegal substances and causes an extreme litter problem. Not once have I seen a PCSO or the police address this problem. The public are addressing issues, but it seems the police are too frightened to act. Can you tell me why this is? Derby City
Police Response
High visibility and plain clothes patrols within the River Gardens and under the bridge take place on a regular basis. This has led to thirty positive stop searches in the last two months with the main grounds being for drugs. For positive stop searches, where items have been found, positive enforcement has taken place. We monitor incidents and intelligence in this area on a daily basis and where needed we use other internal departments to support our proactive patrols. As mentioned earlier this may be through plain clothes work when a more covert approach is required.
Regarding the concerns around litter this will be raised at our partnership meeting so the council can review.
Both the Council and police have online reporting mechanisms so your concerns can be recorded.
Alvaston North | Your area | Derbyshire Constabulary | Derbyshire Constabulary
ASB Vehicles
8, One of the areas of anti-social behaviour that affects my family and the guests that stay here concerns vehicles. This covers off-road vehicles, scrambling bikes, modified cars so that they make more noise and modified number plates. I have tried to report illegal modified number plates and have been unable to find an avenue for this. My question therefore is why are the police not prosecuting drivers of vehicles with illegal and modified number plates, drivers of illegal off road vehicles that ruin the national park and drivers of modified vehicles that have no insurance by virtue of having been modified? High Peak
Police Response
See question 18 for response.
9, Please could you outline actions being taken to deal with antisocial use of motorbikes, and cars with modified loud exhausts. These seem to become more of a nuisance in the Sandiacre area, particularly late at night. Erewash
Police Response
See question 17 for response.
10, I live in Hathersage and throughout the summer, especially at weekends, days are ruined for all visitors and residents by load motorcycles. I understand that they deliberately create load noise by eg removing silencers and accelerating this also breaking the speed limit. The whole of the Hope Valley is impacted. It should be easy for the police to apprehend offenders on the main Hope Valley Road. What can you do? Derbyshire Dales
Police Response
See question 17 for response.
11, Off road bikes, Quads, are dangerously using places dog walkers are walking it needs addressing and teenagers massing in places in the town harassing people. Bolsover
Police Response
See question 18 for response.
12, Is improper Parking on Pavements a Council matter or a Police matter? Amber Valley
Police Response
See question 19 for response.
13, Noisy and speeding motorcycles, particularly in less densely populated areas, cause significant nuisance and danger. Why is there no attempt to actively control this form of anti-social behaviour? Derbyshire Dale
Police Response
See question 17 for response.
14, I would like to know what plans you are considering to deal with the “boy racers” I live in Sunnyhill, and it’s a nightmare. I would say that, every single day, almost they are racing up and down my road. Bethulie Road. Most have those modified exhausts. Amber Valley
Police Response
In terms of anti-social use of vehicles – we have worked closely with local councils and introduced a number of Public Spaces Protection Order’s that specifically target ‘boy racers’ or ‘car cruise’ events. Derby City Council are not supportive of implementing a similar system in the area. When a number of vehicles are detected, we will send marked units from both Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Roads Policing to identify any offences and deal robustly with them.
15, What will the relevant authorities do to tackle the noise and nuisance from vehicles with deliberately loud and illegal exhausts. Derby City
Police Response
See question 17 for response.
16, We are still plagued with excessive noise from anti-social motor cyclists and boy racers in Matlock Bath at all times of day and evening but especially on fine weekends. Please could someone check on noise emissions. The deliberate backfiring sounds like gun shots which can be unnerving. Derbyshire Dales
Police Response
Derbyshire, particularly Matlock and the Peak District, roads are highly attractive to motorcyclists. They are sweeping, flowing and through spectacular scenery. They have been attractive to motorcyclists as long as the motorcycle has existed. We cannot change this. One third of the population of the United Kingdom lives within one hour of the Peak District. That means literally thousands and thousands of motorcyclists live within easy access. In addition, others travel from across Europe just to experience riding our roads. As a result, a significant part of the local economy is built upon the trade of the motorcyclist. Historically, Matlock Bath has been busy with bikes on a Bank Holiday Monday. There are cafes throughout the Peak District for whom motorcyclists form a key part of their business model and subsequent survival. Most importantly, motorcycles are legal to ride and own in the UK. The vast majority of those using the Peak District roads are well maintained, road legal, lawfully ridden by responsible riders out to enjoy the roads.
Motorcycles are inherently noisy. We cannot avoid this fact. Even a well-maintained road legal bike makes a lot of noise, under even moderate acceleration. Even Police bikes make noise, to the level where riders are expected to wear ear protection and submit themselves to annual hearing checks. Put a group of bikes ridden together and the collective noise becomes very loud. There are no laws preventing groups of riders going out for a day together. Put a single, or group, of bikes together in a Limestone Valley, or a narrow limestone constructed village, and the noise is instantly amplified. The repeated echo of the engine/exhaust being funnelled together is a simple fact of physics.
That said if we were to come across a particularly noisy exhaust, we would challenge the driver on this and require them to have it modified if found to be illegal. We would check to ensure their insurance company are aware of the modification and if necessary, report them for the offences. Our desire is to reduce road casualties across the County and we direct our officers to focus on Fatal 4 offences (speed, seat belts, drink/drug driving and mobile phones) as they cause the most harm.
17, What can the police force do to stop the increasing amount of cars and motorcycles that have excessively noisy exhausts that seem to use the junction at chesterfield road and Newboundmill Lane in Pleasley, this is not only a nuisance but also the excessive speed is dangerous. Bolsover
Police Response Questions 9, 10, 13, 15 and 17
Whilst exhausts on vehicles are frustrating and cause disturbance, they are not specifically linked to causing road casualties. That said if we were to come across a particularly noisy exhaust, police would challenge the driver on this and require them to have it modified if found to be illegal. We would check to ensure their insurance company are aware of the modification and if necessary, report them for any offences. Our desire is to reduce road casualties across the County and we direct officers to focus on Fatal 4 offences (speed, seat belts, drink/drug driving and mobile phones) as they cause the most harm.
In terms of anti-social use of vehicles – we have worked closely with local councils and introduced a number of Public Spaces Protection Order’s that specifically target ‘boy racers’ or ‘car cruise’ events. It is hoped that this will be copied by all Councils County wide.
We deploy officers every weekend specifically into the Northwest of the County, conducting speed site checks and high visibility patrols. These are conducted on motorcycles and marked vehicles and any offences are dealt with robustly. Additionally, we utilise our Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) and community speed watch volunteers for speed detection.
18, Having witnessed ASB in the form of off-road motorbikes being ridden dangerously and illegally in Belper on Nottingham Road, how do I report this quicker and why has nothing seemingly happened despite previous reports. There is a house where some of these bikes are seen regularly at the front, but they are still there. Amber Valley
Police Response Questions 8, 11 and 18
If there is evidence of dangerous driving contact 101. Police operate an off-road motorcycle team working together with the local Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) to tackle this very issue. We deploy and interact with illegal motorists, seizing vehicles and reporting riders for any offences identified. Please get in touch with your local SNT to highlight the area that is affected and request the assistance of the off-road team.
As for illegal modified number plates, Road Policing Unit officers will deal with these offences, also reporting drivers for breaching DVLA required standards.
19, What action is being taken to educate motorists it is not OK to park on footpaths, to not allow works vehicles to park overnight in residential areas and educate parents about parking outside schools am and pm? North East Derbyshire
Police Response Question 12 and 19
First port of call will always be the council; however, Police do have powers to deal with parked vehicles in certain circumstances such as when a vehicle has been left in a dangerous position or is causing an unnecessary or wilful obstruction. These incidents would have to be dealt with on an individual basis and could result in the vehicle being removed. For example, a vehicle abandoned in the middle of the carriageway with no lights at night or on a blind bend clearly represents a danger to other road users. If a vehicle parked on a pavement causes pedestrians (such as a person with a pushchair) to have to move into the road to pass, then this is only an obstruction at that location at that specific time. To act upon this the police would need to be present at the time.
E-Scooters
20, When is there going to be an enforcement campaign to stop E scooter? Derby City
Police Response
See question 30 for response.
21, Electric scooters riding in the dark, going through lights riding on pavements etc and delivery drivers on electric bikes who ride around regardless of road safety. ‘Pavements and roads are often a nightmare. How do the disabled people react to these idiots. Amber Valley
Police Response
See question 30 for response.
22, What are the police doing about illegal e-scooters being ridden around the city and why aren’t the authorities confiscating them? Derby City
Police Response
See question 30 for response.
23, Are the police aware of the potential use of e-scooters by young persons? Derby City
Police Response
See question 30 for response.
24, Are the police aware that e scooters may be used by youths on drug runs? Derby City
Police Response
See question 30 for response.
25, With regard to the increasingly common illegal use of e-scooters, what is the best course of action for a concerned resident to take when confronted with such use? North East Derbyshire
Police Response
Residents can report the illegal use of E-Scooters via the on-line reporting system or via the 101 system. We would not recommend engaging in confrontation with the rider of an E-Scooter and let the police know who can follow this up in the normal method and update the informant accordingly.
26, When is something going to be done about electric scooters? Erewash
Police Response
See question 30 for response.
27, What are you doing about bad parking electric scooters and bikes? Chesterfield
Police Response
See question 30 for response.
28, Reminders of E-Bike and E-Scooter laws have been put up around Derby City Centre. How will this be enforced in reality as it has always been said it is too dangerous to stop these riders. Derby City
Police Response
When stopping any moving vehicle, including E-Scooters, the police have to consider the safety of the public, offender and also themselves. We acknowledge that E-Scooter riders are vulnerable due to the nature of the vehicle and therefore officers are well versed in “Dynamic Risk Assessment”. They will assess if the vehicle can be stopped safely without any harm and undertake to do so. If the vehicle cannot be stopped but the rider identified, then enquires can be made after the event and the offender dealt with in a safe environment.
29, Why does it seem that e-scooters are allowed to be ridden on public roads and pavements with no action taken against their riders? Derby City
Police Response
See question 30 for response.
30, Children’s electric scooters are becoming very popular around my village of Mickley they zoom around in the centre of the roads at high speed. North East Derbyshire
Police Response Questions 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 30
The police are aware of the amount of anti-social and criminal use of E-Scooters within the county and we have been discussing how to tackle this issue more effectively on a force wide basis, to this end we have been planning a campaign. This campaign has two aims:
Education – we are using media to remind the public of the current law regarding the private use of E-Scooters. E-Scooters can only be used on private land with the owner’s permission and cannot be used on the roads, pavements, and public spaces. This is being achieved by using social media outlets and the more traditional means of posters and flyers displayed in prominent locations. We have also approached all the educational premises in the county, and they are ensuring that the current and new pupils are aware of the law. Many of these premises have also banned them from their premises.
Enforcement – we will also be undertaking a period of active enforcement whereby whenever possible, people seen riding an E-Scooter in a public space will be stopped and the E-Scooter seized by the police using current Road Traffic legislation. If a substantial offence is also committed, then the rider can be reported for this offence. After the period of active enforcement is completed, officers will still be dealing with offences, but this will not be recorded as part of the campaign. The results of this campaign will be published on Derbyshire Police social media, further announcements will be made over the coming weeks.
31, What can be done to address the nuisance motorbikes and e-scooters on the streets around Derby. In particular off-road bikes, which are ridden dangerously by balaclava wearing youths, putting other motorists, pedestrians and themselves at risk. If these could be seized and crushed with publicity around the exercise, I believe it would deter others. In terms of e-scooters and e-bikes, I have witnessed some of these travelling in excess of 30 miles per hour, often with a passenger! Derby City
Police Response
In addition to the work being done to tackle the issue of E-Scooters we also take the inconsiderate and illegal use of E-Bikes seriously and these are dealt with accordingly and have separate clear legislation as to what is a legal E-Bike, EPAC, and what is not. This can be found on the government website using the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/powered-transporters/information-sheet-guidance-on-powered-transporters
ASB Housing
32, Can the police tackle anti-social behaviour conducted by businesses as well as individuals? When ASB is mentioned, it always implied it is (usually young) people but we have a real issue with ASB by businesses disregarding residents, for which there seems to be no protection. High Peak
Police Response
Derbyshire Constabulary will work with partners to tackle anti-social behaviour whether it relates to business or individuals. In some cases, the police are not the best placed organisation, for example if it is noise or environmental the council would be the lead agency. It very much depends on the type of anti-social behaviour reported.
33, I would like to know if the Derbyshire police are going to be working more with the housing associations that consistently dismiss the anti-social behaviour in the area, platform as a company really need to learn what anti-social behaviour is from the police because there’s no fluidity between them both. Derbyshire Dales
Police Response
See question 34 for response.
34, ASB can arise from a range of different root causes. Housing provision and associated services from different public agencies have a role in dealing with cause/effect. Private sector activities associated with provision of accommodation are also a factor. It appears that the police have to deal with some of the shortcomings of other organisations and the disregard from commercial businesses. How satisfied are you that other agencies and businesses are doing all they can and should to support the police to mitigate the problem? Derby City
Police Response Questions 33 and 34
Derbyshire Constabulary works with housing associations. This happens at a Local Policing Unit level. The Inspector and Safer Neighbourhood teams will hold meetings where all partners will discuss a plan to address anti-social behaviour raised in that area. In this meeting partners and police are held to account regarding anti-social behaviour.
35, What powers do you have over local councils i.e. High Peak for not dealing with their tenants seriously enough causing noise problems and abuse to private tenants on the street and living own properties after warnings and warnings but no action taken which has great effect on private owners off their property. High Peak
Police Response
Derbyshire Constabulary does not have “powers” to hold local councils to account. However, Derbyshire Constabulary works with partners including housing companies to tackle ASB. The investigation of noise issues is investigated by the local council and housing company. The link below will refer you to the advice, Noise complaints – High Peak Borough Council
Other
36, After reporting several cases of anti-social behaviour and nothing being done, I’ve accepted I am not safe to leave the house. What are the police actually doing to help prevent this? Erewash
Police Response
Antisocial behaviour is taken very seriously by the Constabulary. The forces dedicated Safer Neighbourhood Teams prioritise such issues recognising the impact that they can have on the community. It is very important that the public report instances of ASB, as data is collected to inform patrols and local priorities on which the SNTs can focus resources. Furthermore, the force has recently invested heavily in Operation Shango, which has seen significant increases in hotspot patrolling in areas affected by ASB and has seen a great deal of success as a result. Without the specifics of this particular complaint, it is hard to comment, but if you feel your particular issue has not been adequately dealt with, you may be able to have the case reviewed: Anti-Social Behaviour Case Review | Office of the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner (derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk)
37, There seems to be a lack of any respect for property and community amongst some of our younger people, can the OPCC, Police and Local Educators not work together to give a strong message that vandalism and poor behaviour will not be accepted? Erewash
Police Response
There is a specific process in place where police, relevant partners including local educational establishments work together to address, raise awareness, and impact young people’s attitude and behaviours towards anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Where an ASB matter has been identified, through either a direct report from a school, an ongoing, or emerging situation the police Youth Engagement Team (YET) will go into the school and deliver an input where appropriate to the individual, or year group. Through their local knowledge and monitoring of crime/ASB data YETs are allocated incidents to deal with. This is addressed at a local level and YETs will also target the schools in the area to deliver the educational input and raise awareness of the consequences/impact on the community.
Derbyshire Constabulary work with partners, such as local councils, early help, drug services and charities; and undertake targeted work with young people when an issue has been raised to one of the partners. This work can include drop-in sessions as well as the hotspot policing approach/scheme, which puts officers in the right places at the right times to target ASB.
38, What can we do when the Police and Platform Housing keep sweeping persistent ASB under the carpet for years? Derbyshire Dales
Police Response
If you feel that the police are not investigating the ASB the first point of call to the police would be the Local Policing Unit Inspector. If Platform Housing is not addressing the problems they do have a complaints section on their website as below,
Complaints | Platform Housing Group (platformhg.com)
39, When will we have more officers on the beat in the parishes? Erewash
Police Response
Over the last few years, Derbyshire Constabulary has benefited from the national uplift in police numbers. These officers are in roles across the organisation enhancing a variety of police services including uniform patrol and increasing visibility. New electronic systems such as “Visibeat” have been brought into track officers patrol activity, particularly those on Safer Neighbourhood Teams, and ensure that they are in identified hotspot areas.
Generally, officer’s patrol activity is informed by a variety of factors including current intelligence, crime trends and identified community needs or priorities. This includes extensive data analysis and community consultation through a variety of measures such as Derbyshire Alert, community engagement events, liaison and data sharing with other partner agencies and councils.
Officer’s patrol activity should therefore be in line with identified local need, and we would encourage the prompt reporting and any policing issues to the constabulary to ensure these patrols are at the appropriate times and in the most appropriate locations.
40, Why when you know the time and place unsociable behaviour is happening usually the same time most days between four and five pm nobody is allocated to be around to see what is happening? Erewash
Police Response
Derbyshire Constabulary have factored in the ‘hottest’ ASB hours when conducting patrols, currently there are patrols taking place Tuesday – Saturday from 14:00 – 22:00. Based on the evidence from the analyst the eight-hour shift officers will need to do, these are the most appropriate hours as these fluctuate depending on days and times.
The officers change their routes every other day to ensure each area is being covered at different times. Based on the evidence based policing model, having officers patrolling within the hotspot location there is a diffusion of benefit for four hours after the patrol. If you notice persistent issues in specific areas, it’s important to report them so they can be addressed in the monthly reviews. This way, more targeted patrols can be implemented where necessary.
41, Do PCSO’S also have the necessary equipment to make arrests or to defend themselves in the case of anti-social behaviour that could get out of hand? Amber Valley
Police Response
All PCSO’s undergo a three-day initial course of Public Personal Safety Training and thereafter an annual refresher course of one day. This adheres to the College of Policing prescribed curriculum and includes areas such as
- National Decision Model
- Conflict Management
- Unarmed Defensive Tactics
- Assisting an Officer with an arrest
Additionally, they will also receive first aid training to the same level as police officers (two day initial and one day annual refresher). PCSO’s are issued with the necessary equipment to deliver against the powers which are conferred to a PCSO including Personal Protective Equipment which has under gone Health and Safety assessments.
42, What are the authorities doing about the rise in noise from untrained barking dogs? Amber Valley
Police Response
See question 43 for response.
43, Communities are blighted with constant noise of dogs barking throughout the day. Does the police have a role in working with other agencies to control irresponsible ownership, prevent distress, educate owners, train dogs, protect communities? South Derbyshire
Police Response Questions 42 and 43
Noise nuisance related to animals is a priority for local councils, all information can be found on the below website. The police would only become involved if there is a criminal matter linked to the issue. Noisy animals (saferderbyshire.gov.uk)