Welcome to the Community Safety Homepage
Shetland Islands Council are working in partnership with:
- Northern Constabulary
- Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service
- NHS Shetland
- MCA Coastguard
- Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- Scottish Ambulance Service &
- Victim Support Shetland
What is Community Safety?
Community Safety is about "creating safer places for people to live, work and visit, without fear or risk of harm" (Safe & Sound, Accounts Commission 2000). Community Safety aims to reduce crime, the fear of crime, victimisation and anti-social behaviour, in order to protect and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and visit Shetland.
In March 2003, the Shetland Community Safety Partnership was formally established. Membership comprises of representatives from Shetland Islands Council, Northern Constabulary, NHS Shetland, Highland & Islands Fire Brigade, Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service, HM Coastguard and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Through the analysis of statistical information, combined with local knowledge and consultation with both voluntary and statutory organisations, and the community as a whole, the Community Safety Partnership has identified the following issues as key concerns in Shetland.
Our Strategy, "A Community Safety Strategy For Shetland 2005-2010" sets out how the Partnership, working together, and with other agencies, will ensure effective, efficient and sustainable solutions to community safety issues throughout our community.
Community Safety Officer
Jenny Wylie - Community Safety Officer
Shetland Islands Council
20 Commercial Road
Lerwick
ZE1 0LX
Shetland Islands
T: 01595 744527
F: 01595 743981
E: jenny.wylie@sic.shetland.gov.uk or community.safety@shetland.gov.uk