AN OBAN police officer wants to find premises for a new youth club to prevent bored young people turning to drink, drugs and crime.
In October Constable Claire Brown joined Police Scotland’s new team of youth engagement officers in Argyll and Bute, Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Clydebank. They are dedicated to preventing young people committing offences, rather than just policing the crimes afterwards.
The officers want to break down barriers between the police and young people and are therefore keen to be approachable, visible and active in events on their beats.