Rural Crime Fighting Tool to Disappear as Lincolnshire Police Force Tractor Says Goodbye

Strategic Insights -

In a notable development, the Lincolnshire Police force tractor, a crucial tool in tackling rural crime, is set to disappear at the end of this month. Launched in September last year, the initiative was designed to raise awareness of countryside crime and support Operation Fusion, an initiative aimed at tackling acquisitive crime. The tractor, loaned by John Deere and branded with the force's colours, was a crowd-puller at agricultural shows and farmers' markets, promoting the use of security tagging and tracking devices.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lincolnshire Police force tractor was launched in September last year to raise awareness of countryside crime and support Operation Fusion.
  • The tractor played a crucial role in the force's work to tackle rural crime and was a crowd-puller at numerous agricultural shows and farmers' markets.
  • The initiative led to a significant increase in the number of local farmers joining Farm and Country Business Watch.
  • The tractor featured on the BBC Countryfile programme in a special report on tractor theft, highlighting its success in promoting security tagging and tracking devices.
  • The tractor's success led to its loan being requested by neighbouring forces for their agricultural events.
  • Chief Inspector Phil Vickers implemented the tractor campaign and was pleased with its success, but will be sorry to see it go.

Statistics:

  • The tractor campaign was launched in September last year.
  • The campaign led to a significant increase in the number of local farmers joining Farm and Country Business Watch.
  • The tractor was loaned by John Deere and branded with the force's colours.
  • The tractor featured on the BBC Countryfile programme in a special report on tractor theft.

Sources:

  • BBC Countryfile programme
  • Lincolnshire Police