Dear Residents of Richmondshire,
We want everyone watching Euro 2024 – be it in the pub, at home or elsewhere in Richmondshire - to
have a safe and enjoyable time
There will be a highly visible police presence in busy locations when England are playing,
including hot spots identified within Richmondshire.
We are there to keep everyone safe and so far after a the first few days, all is going well overall.
Disorder, violence and domestic abuse will not be tolerated.
Remember, Football Banning Orders can be issued for offences committed while watching
televised football in licensed premises. Not many people know this.
If you and your mates are out watching the football, look out for each other and ‘Walk Away’ from potentially
violent situations. We are supporting the national
campaign to reduce violence in the night-time economy. #walkaway
Project Servator deployments will be in place throughout Euro 2024.
This policing tactic is designed to disrupt a range of criminal activity, including terrorism,
while providing a reassuring presence for the public.
Our approach relies on unpredictable and highly visible police deployments, whilst at the same time,
building a network of vigilance made up of business and community partners, and the public.
Please report any suspicious activity or items in crowded places – we all have a part to play to be vigilant
and to keep safe. Tell a police officer, call 101, use the POLICE.UK app or 999 if an emergency response is
required, or call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.
Communities defeat terrorism, and information from the public is vital to counter terrorism investigations.
If you see or hear something unusual or suspicious and think someone may be engaging in terrorist activity,
trust your instincts and act by reporting it in confidence at gov.uk/ACT. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
We have no reason to believe this event will be targeted by a terrorist attack. But if the worst happens,
RUN, HIDE, TELL.
#TogetherWeveGotItCovered.
And finally, Domestic Abuse will also NOT be tolerated, so REMEMBER, there’s NEVER an
excuse for domestic abuse
Along with our partner agencies, we are here to help you.
Please don’t suffer in silence.
For more information about our efforts to keep people safe during Euro 2024, go to https://orlo.uk/9d0cE