BERA News

Good afternoon, This week we have carried out several operations in the City Centre to target crime and disorder. On Thursday we deployed Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in the City, marking the first use of the LFR van in the Cheshire.. The deployment aims to support the ongoing work of officers in identifying individuals […]

Good evening, Firstly, Happy New Year. I hope you all had a good Christmas. As discussed in my previous update, we carried out a range of activities throughout December and it was fantastic to see the City so busy. As we start the new year I am keen to continue with the proactive activity we

Good afternoon, This week we have continued to deliver training sessions to shop staff in relation to business crime and how they can prevent it. There is a great network of businesses working with Chester Against Business Crime, the CCTV Team and City Beat Team to tackle retail crime in the City. We will continue

Cheshire Rural Touring Arts is back this Autumn with a variety of high-quality professional shows for everyone.Maria Byrne, Cheshire West and Chester Council Director of to Director Environment & Communities said: “If you fancy an entertaining, social, affordable night (or afternoon) out that’s on your doorstep, then have a look at this seasons programme.“Thanks to

Good afternoon, I’ve returned now from leave so can update you in terms of the policing activity that has been taking place this week in the City. On Tuesday evening an operation took place in the City involving the Beat Management Team, Western Exploitation team and the Roads Crime Unit. The operation was to target