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PSNI and UFU Host Webinar on Tackling Rural Crime in Northern Ireland

Strategic Insights

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Farming families in Northern Ireland are set to engage with the Chief Constable and policing strategy in a free online webinar hosted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU). The webinar, which is open to both members and non-members, aims to provide an overview of the PSNI's response to tackling rural crime, a growing concern for many farming families. Despite a reported decrease in rural theft, the UFU emphasizes the need for continued vigilance and a proactive approach to policing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The webinar, open to members and non-members, will provide an overview of the PSNI's response to tackling rural crime in Northern Ireland.
  • UFU deputy president, John McLenaghan, welcomes the opportunity for farmers to engage with the Chief Constable on policing strategy.
  • The 2022 Rural Crime Report showed that rural theft cost NI an estimated £1.7m in 2022, a decrease of almost 19 per cent from 2020.
  • Rural crime remains a significant concern for farming families, with many members experiencing financial and emotional trauma due to theft.
  • The webinar aims to provide confidence on the policing approach and raise concerns regarding the safety of rural and isolated areas.

Statistics:

  • Rural theft cost NI an estimated £1.7m in 2022 (down almost 19 per cent from 2020).
  • The UFU has emphasized the need for continued vigilance and a proactive approach to policing in response to rural crime.
  • The webinar is open to both members and non-members of the Ulster Farmers' Union.

Sources:

  • [1] Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) (no specific date mentioned) https://www.ufuni.org/
  • [2] Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) - A Webinar with the Chief Constable (no specific date mentioned) https://www.ufuni.org/events/a-webinar-with-the-chief-constable

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