North Wales Police recognises the concerns of the public. It is committed to the enforcement of law and reduction of fear to improve the quality of people’s lives.

The sub-culture of criminal and disruptive behaviour in certain North Wales communities, is a continued cause of public concern. Many people feel intimidated by overt and perceived misbehaviour in public spaces. Others are frustrated by the lack of respect for law, individual safety and the environment. Disquiet may have been heightened by recent media attention given to the loutish behaviour of some young people in our towns.

North Wales Police recognises the concerns of the public. It is committed to the enforcement of law and reduction of fear to improve the quality of people’s lives. It will intensify this approach through the implementation of a specific, force-wide approach known as ‘Dyna Ddigon’.

Aims of ‘Dyna Ddigon’

• To galvanise public distaste for the ‘yob culture’.
• To inculcate abhorrence of petty crime & anti-social behaviour.
• To make public areas welcoming and safe at all times of the day.
• To support other public bodies in promoting civic pride.
• To protect young people from conflict and confrontation.
  

We will direct and encourage officers to deal with offences of crime and disorder wherever and whenever possible. They will be fully supported by corporate resources. They will employ craft, creativity and determination to detect and deter criminal activity.

It is clear that in devising long-term solutions to crime problems, the Police cannot operate autonomously. A key element of the ‘Dyna Ddigon’ approach will be multi-agency liaison and action. We will encourage involvement from those who can actively participate in the achievement of effective and lasting solutions. We will also seek media recognition and support.