Posted on Thursday 20 April 2023
Frontline police officers will be trained to look out for signs of potentially harmful gambling among offenders which may be fuelling crime.
Durham Constabulary officers will be trained to spot potential signs of harmful gambling, such as evidence of uncontrolled spending or visible clues such as excessive numbers of scratchcards in the home, so they can help people access appropriate help.
The move is part of a far-sighted commitment by the force to try to identify the behaviours behind repeat offending and address the underlying causes, which will in turn cut crime, including domestic abuse, in the long term.
Durham Constabulary has become the first police force in the country to sign up to the Gamblin…
Read the full article at: https://www.durham.police.uk/News/News-Articles/2023/April/Officers-to-be-trained-in-spotting-gambling-signs-which-may-be-fuelling-crime.aspx