Crime
Scottish Parliament Written answers, 27 October 2009
Richard Baker (Labour) | Question S3W-27889
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the publication of Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2008-09 , what assessment it has made of the 3% increase in non-sexual crimes of violence in Grampian and what action it will take.
Fergus Ewing (Scottish National Party)
Grampian police are committed to tackling violent crime and are undertaking a number of targeted initiatives to address violence throughout the force area. For example, through the "Unight Aberdeen" initiative they are working in partnership with city nightclubs and entertainment venues to tackle evening economy crime, and in particular violence. During the recent national anti-violence campaign, a range of activities were undertaken from the display of anti-violence messages in nightclubs and on public screens, through to the innovative use of police bail conditions in Aberdeenshire to prevent offenders at the traditional games and shows attending other similar events.