Dunlop is new member of Police Partnership

12.00.00am GMT Tue 11th Feb 2003

Alliance Assembly candidate Jayne Dunlop has been selected to serve on the Ballymena District Police Partnership Board. DPPBs are part of the new policing arrangements recommended by Patten.

The Boards provide views to the district commander about policing in his district, monitoring police performance, make the public's views know to the PSNI and discuss local policing matters.

Jayne Dunlop said: "District Policing Partnerships are an important part of the new policing arrangements, allowing for greater accountability at a local level."

"The DPP will allow representatives to make the views of the people known to the local district commander. That will involve a lot of community consultation from members like myself, and I would encourage people to get in touch when the boards get started."

"This is crucial for the police when it comes to setting their priorities for individual areas. Some areas will need to expend greater resources combating the drugs trade, for example, paramilitary activity or organised crime."

"DPP members will work with the police to develop practical ways for public co-operation. The support of the community is essential if progress is to be made in preventing and fighting crime."

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