Police on beat keeping Oldham shoppers safe this Christmas
Oldham Police are increasing patrols in the town centre this winter to tackle retail crime and anti-social behaviour. Sergeant Graham Craven leads the Oldham Town Centre and Retail Crime Team as part of Greater Manchester Police's Operation North Star. Nine student officers, including PC Ryan Homer who has been on the beat for 15 weeks, are joining regular patrols. The Safer Town Centre plan involves Oldham Council working with police and partners. CCTV monitors the town centre with direct radio links to businesses. Cllr Elaine Taylor praised the officers' dedication to keeping the community safe during the busy festive period.