The yachting industry was negatively affected by a series of crimes last season, several meetings with the police were had and promises were made to improve presence. We commend them for following through, especially with the bike patrol concept as traffic in the area can be heavy at times. Using a bicycle allows the police more flexibility of movement and also more opportunities to survey the surrounding area as they pass. We would also like to commend the Police Force for capturing the culprits of the most serious crimes and hope that those apprehended were convicted with heaviest penalties allowable.
The increased police presence is a deterrent to those considering committing crime and the response time when it does occur is lessened by having more police in the area; providing peace of mind for tourists and residents alike.
