Technology Aids Crack-Down on Anti-Social
Behaviour
28 January 2010
Ridding a road in
Bournemouth of anti-social behaviour took a major leap forward this
week with the help of technology.
Using sound monitoring equipment, housing
staff at Signpost Housing Association were able to provide evidence
to the Bournemouth County Court and successfully obtained a
Suspended Possession Order for anti social behaviour.
The evidence was collected by the Housing
Officer over an 18-month period, based on information from affected
neighbours and the police detailing a catalogue of serious
incidents over that time.
Andrew Heath, Housing Services Manager at
Signpost said,” This is the first successful prosecution obtained
by the Association using its noise monitoring equipment. The
equipment helps our staff to monitor noise levels which provides us
with physical evidence that is needed to prosecute this type of
case. As always we would like to thank all those involved
especially the residents and the Police.”
Mr Plowman, a resident living in the affected
road said,” It has been an experience I hope never to go through
again, as this has pushed me and my family near to breaking
point. It is refreshing to know that good family and law
abiding citizens do get to have their day in court and can take on
nuisance neighbours and win. We can now begin to enjoy our
home and hopefully look forward to a nice summer without having to
close our French doors to block out the loud music and foul
mouth. We shall however continue to monitor behaviour and
keep the Association informed of any issues we may have, but
hopefully look forward to a peaceful life.”
Ends: With
photo Clive Wathen, Housing Officer at Signpost with the noise
monitoring equipment.