Rural Community Policing Officers PC Reid and PC O’Hanlon along with partners from Renfrewshire’s Council Community Wardens, Dog Warden and Unpaid Workers Team spent the day patrolling Johnstone cycle paths.
On bike and foot, they patrolled between Elderslie, Johnstone, Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch, Brookfield and Bridge of Weir.
They stopped and spoke with members of the public using the cycle path in various ways, cycling, walking their dogs and even horse riders to raise the profile of responsible behaviour in these areas particularly around reporting immediately suspicious persons and/or activities, responsible dog ownership especially around dog fouling and dog control and cyclist behaviour particularly focusing on speed when using these routes.
The day was a considerable success with members of the public delighted to see these areas being patrolled.
Local Community Policing Inspector Cassie Glass said: “We have had such positive feedback from members of public since introducing our new Community Policing model and also seeing us out on patrol in the more rural areas of Renfrewshire.
“We will continue to carry out these activities with our partners from Renfrewshire Council and I would encourage anyone who sees anyone acting suspiciously in any way to contact us immediately via 999.
“I would also urge dog walkers, pedestrians, horse riders and cyclist alike to act responsibly when utilising these footpaths.”