New volunteer crime-prevention group established in Alice Springs

Following the new Traditional Owners Patrol program, another group made up of volunteers have joined in efforts to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in Alice Springs.

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A GROUP of grandmothers made up of Traditional Owners are volunteering to patrol Alice Springs at night in an attempt to prevent anti-social behaviour and criminal offending.

NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services – Alice Springs and Southern Commander, Craig Laidler, met with the Central Australia Grandmother’s Group who did their first patrol of the Alice Springs CBD on Wednesday.

Commander Craig Laidler met with the Central Australia Grandmother's Group

Inspired by the Jurnkkurakurr Volunteers in Tennant Creek – a group which was assembled this year to help police prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in Tennant Creek, the Central Australia Grandmother’s Group will work closely with the Alice Springs Town Council and the Traditional Owners Patrols, which has also begun in Alice Springs.

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Both groups will conduct patrols with the intent of engaging with youths who are out late at night, youths who aren’t behaving as well as their families, and others who undertake anti-social behaviour.

Commander Craig Laidler said Northern Territory Police strongly support the Central Australian Grandmother’s Group and the Traditional Owners Patrols, which are seen as a positive initiative for the town.

“It is fantastic to see community members who want to be involved and work in partnership with police to make a positive difference in the community,” he said.

Commander Craig Laidler met with the Central Australia Grandmother's Group

The group and Traditional Owners Patrol will be supported by Territory Families Youth Outreach workers, Tangentyere Council Youth Workers, Talice Security and Northern Territory Police.

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