Day patrols to return to Darwin to combat anti-social behaviour
DAY patrols will be back on the beat in Darwin under a new plan by the Labor Government to address anti-social behaviour in the city
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DAY patrols will be back on the beat in Darwin under a new plan by the Labor Government to address anti-social behaviour in the city.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner today announced a raft of measures, including shifting the sobering up shelter from Coconut Grove to Berrimah and handing more cash to Larrakia Nation to run its Return to Country program, which he said would complement the reintroduction of the Banned Drinker Register.
“I know many Territorians are frustrated with anti-social itinerant behaviour, which has been a longstanding issue over many years. It’s one of the biggest issues affecting local business,” he said.
“I share people’s frustration and today we are announcing our plans. I have listened and taken decisive action.”
A tender to run the day patrol will go out to tender in the next few weeks.
The new sobering up shelter will run seven days a week.
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