More CCTV and police planned for town
More CCTV cameras and police patrols are being planned for Paignton
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More CCTV cameras and police patrols are being planned for Paignton, a council meeting has heard
Torbay Council said the move was part of efforts to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour
Councillors were told a recent police operation targeting anti-social behaviour only saw crime move to other areas
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Security measures are being stepped up in Paignton as part of efforts to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
Torbay Council's overview and scrutiny committee heard new CCTV cameras were to be installed in the town.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service said a mobile police station, which will have marshals to work around pubs and clubs at night, was being planned as well.
Councillors also heard a police operation targeting anti-social behaviour saw a total of 156 arrests.
Operation Loki, which ran from March to May, saw six weapons and drugs worth £6,000 seized.
However, councillors were told anti-social behaviour moved to other areas despite falling in the streets targeted by police.
Supt Hayley Costar, from Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “We know that when we implement this robust style of policing we have to make sure we still have robust resources in other areas.”
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