New all-terrain vehicle introduced to tackle rural crime
A brand-new vehicle will soon be in use across the county to support the force’s efforts to tackle rural crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is the first of its type to be deployed by the police in the region - designed to handle any landscape, even in the toughest of conditions.
Officers covering rural areas of Nottinghamshire – including across Bassetlaw, Rushcliffe, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood – will have access to the equipment so they can reach more remote and challenging areas, and in turn respond to reports of crime more efficiently.
The ATV will join the force’s existing fleet of off-road 4x4s, quad bikes, and off-road bikes already available to officers.
The vehicles have been funded through the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire’s Safer4All grants.
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden said: “Rural crime can have a huge impact on people living and working in our countryside, which is why I am really passionate about making sure rural areas across Nottinghamshire receive the policing support and resources they deserve.
“This new all-terrain vehicle is another excellent example of the innovative approach we are taking here in Nottinghamshire to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in these locations.
“We are already seeing how innovation can make a real difference through the work of our Rural Watch volunteers, who have been equipped with drones to support the fight against rural crime and provide extra eyes and ears within our communities.
“By investing in new technology and specialist equipment, we are giving officers and volunteers the tools they need to help keep people safe and bring offenders to justice.”
Chief inspector Clive Collings, Nottinghamshire Police’s rural and wildlife crime lead, said:
“We know that crime and anti-social behaviour are a concern for many across living and working across rural Nottinghamshire and can have a devastating impact on the livelihoods of people within those communities.
“This all-terrain vehicle will enhance our ability to prevent and detect crime, improve the quality of life within rural areas and help protect livestock, wildlife and the county’s green spaces. We see this as a vital tool in keeping rural areas safe for all.
“Tackling rural crime remains a priority for us. I encourage members of the community to speak up and work with us to help tackle these issues.
“If you are a victim of rural crime, please report it to by calling 101, or reporting online through the website.
“The more you report, the more action we can take.”