Cheshire Police urge the public to think before they act over the festive period

Cheshire Police is urging the public to think before they act throughout the Christmas period, or face action from officers.

The warning comes as we enter the festive period, and our officers will be cracking down on perpetrators of anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and drink and drug driving – particularly focussing on night-time economy hot spot areas with high impact policing activity. 

The Constabulary will also be launching a social media campaign which will give the public a sobering reminder that the consequences of their actions will affect not only their Christmas, but their loved ones too. 

The campaign, which will be shared across the Forces social media platforms, will show the heart-wrenching consequences families face – through the eyes of a child - when their loved one is missing at Christmas time - all made worse knowing they were missing due to their own bad decisions.  

The takeaway message - think about the impact your actions have on those around you. It’s not just your Christmas you would be ruining - it’s theirs too’. 

Lead for the Force’s Christmas operation, Chief Superintendent Jon Betts, said: 

“The festive period should be a time where people can celebrate with family and friends and have a great time, and we will not allow a small minority of people ruin it for everyone. 

“We want people to see our campaign and think before they act. We hope the message hits home and they think about how their loved ones would feel if they weren’t there over the festive period.  

“If you behave safely and responsibly you can have a great Christmas. However, if you choose to make a silly decision and commit crime, then you will have no-one to blame but yourself.” 

Throughout December, there will be extra measures put in place across Cheshire to help keep people safe. 

High visibility patrols will take place in targeted areas across the county with local officers doing all they can to ensure communities are free from criminal activity. 

There will also be specially trained officers deployed to identify and tackle predatory behaviours, driving under the influence of drink and drugs and stalking. 

With support from specialist units within the Constabulary, officers will also be working hard to locate outstanding offenders and capture individuals wanted on recall to prison, ‘fail to appear’ warrants and any outstanding offences – making sure they are made to face the consequences of their actions. 

Chief Superintendent Jon Betts, added:

 “I want to reassure the public that our efforts to keeping the county safe continues and we will do all we can to prevent and disrupt crime occurring in Cheshire. Think before you act.”