I WAS wondering if a small 'thank you' could be included in the Keighley News praising Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team, its special constables, Operation Steerside and Bradford Youth Service for their efforts to prevent any issues on mischief and bonfire night.

I know they worked extremely hard in Denholme on Friday and Saturday. Denholme Youth Cafe allowed them to use its building so they could keep the young people entertained and warm and off the streets, and they also did a lot of groundwork within the community and neighbouring communities.

Denholme has been hit with anti-social behaviour lately and the community shared concerns through Denholme Neighbourhood Watch. Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team deserves recognition for its efforts, which worked – we had very few anti-social behaviour issues. Denholme wishes to thank them.

Without special police constables, the police service would have limited numbers of officers on the streets and I feel their efforts need to be recognised and praised too. Especially as volunteers.

I personally am grateful. It has meant that Neighbourhood Watch in Denholme has been able to reassure concerned residents that the police and youth service are on the streets keeping an eye on recent hotspot areas.

Kelly Robertson, Denholme Neighbourhood Watch and trustee of Denholme Youth Cafe

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