Keep the crims out

VICTIMS of domestic break and enter offences in Grafton and South Grafton will be given a helping hand to make sure their homes more secure.

The Home Secure Pilot Project is being run by the council in partnership with local police.

VICTIMS of domestic break and enter offences in Grafton and South Grafton will be given a helping hand to make sure their homes more secure.

Clarence Valley Council has added the up-river population centres to a State Government-funded rebate scheme that began operating in Yamba last November.

The Home Secure Pilot Project is run by the council in partnership with local police.

Mayor Richie Williamson said the project had expanded to include residents in Grafton and South Grafton.

"Home Secure aims to reduce break and enter offences in the Clarence Valley by helping residents to enhance the security of their homes," he said.

"The project has been supporting Yamba residents who experienced a break-in to their homes, to conduct a security audit and identify measures they can take to make their houses safer.

"Eligible break and enter victims in Yamba have also had access to a $200 rebate on security items they install to reduce the risk of repeat break-in occurring - for example, sensor lighting and security screens for doors and windows."

Coffs Clarence Local Area Command crime manager Cameron Lindsay said: "Coffs/Clarence Police are supporting the council in this joint initiative aimed at crime prevention, and assisting in making our community safer."

"Residents reporting break and enter offences to police will be asked if they wish to be involved in the project.

"Police have a number of proactive strategies aimed at reducing the amount of thefts in the area.

"This partnership with council and other groups is just another aspect of our fight against crime."

Originally published as Keep the crims out