Crimestoppers initiative for migrant workers
Last updated | 06/05/2008
A new Crimestoppers initiative has been launched to allow Polish, Czech and Russian people living in Perth and Kinross to report criminal information anonymously.
Crimestopper cards have been produced in the various languages and they will be distributed to the migrant worker community through support groups, the police, retail outlets and through employers. Information on the cards provides the Crimestoppers telephone number – 0800 555111. All calls will be free.
This scheme has been developed by the New Workers Partnership, Crimestoppers and Perth and Kinross Community Safety Partnership.
Community Safety Partnership Convener, Councillor Willie Robertson, said: “This service is already available to English speaking residents and this new initiative will extend it to the migrant community, allowing them to report any criminal information anonymously if they so wish. I welcome this scheme - it will make migrants feel more welcome in our communities and assure them that the authorities are there to help them if they need assistance.”
Detective Chief Inspector Bruce Kerr of Tayside Police added: "Perth and Kinross has the third highest level of migrant workers in Scotland after Glasgow and Edinburgh. It is important that this community receives the same reassurance and support, and the introduction of these Crimestopper cards in their own language will assist us in meeting their needs. "
