DUP meet PSNI to discuss Lurgan policing priorities

Carla Lockhart MP • June 6, 2023

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with Lurgan Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) to discuss a range of issues impacting upon the local community in the area, and to discuss current resourcing within the local PSNI team. The DUP representative was joined by DUP Councillor for Lurgan, Peter Haire.

After the meeting, Carla Lockhart said:

 

“I have regular engagement the PSNI across all levels but it is the officers on the ground within our community who are tasked with delivering effective community policing.

 

This meeting was a useful opportunity for Peter and I to raise issues of community concern, and also to highlight some upcoming issues that will require PSNI support.

 

It is deeply worrying that we continue to see an unacceptable level of drugs within the area that are destroying lives and decimating communities. We have seen some PSNI success in drug seizures, but we need to see more action against those peddling drugs within our town. Likewise, in terms of anti-social behaviour and vandalism, we need targeted action in hot spots which are well known. The community wants to see action, and that demand was made clear to the NPT.

 

We also have the summer season approaching, with the Twelfth demonstration being hosted by Lurgan District. This is a wonderful day of celebration, but one that will require appropriate policing. I am confident that the PSNI plans will be fitting, and that we can all enjoy a safe and enjoyable day.

 

As always, the PSNI continue to require community support in terms of information and I would encourage people to work with the PSNI in tackling crime in Lurgan. This is vital to ensuring effective policing and safer communities.”

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