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Anti-social behaviour covers a broad range of unacceptable actions by someone that may leave you feeling distressed or may impact on the use of public amenities. There may be a variety of reasons why this occurs and often is an indicator that people need support.
Public Drunkenness/Intoxication
People may be a risk to themselves and their actions could adversely affect the general community. For example, if a person is believed to be drunk (strong smell of alcohol and mumbling to themselves) and sitting on a footpath close to a main road this could result in issues if the person is to wander onto the road.
If the person is walking side to side and may pose an immediate danger to themselves or traffic, ring 000 for emergency assistance.
Welfare Check
Homeless people and others living on the streets are at risk given their vulnerable lifestyle and the external environment, some of which may be out of their control. For example an old lady with a bandage wrapped around her head sitting alone in a park at night may need outreach support. Patrol officers work with a range of social support and health services and can assist people in need.
If you are concerned that someone is in immediate danger to themselves or to others, ring 000 for emergency assistance.
Excessive Noise and Nuisance
Residents have the right to live free from public disturbances including excessive noise and nuisance behaviour. For example, a group of people playing loud music and swearing late at night in a public park may cause distress for residents trying to sleep.
If there is excessive noise, fighting or violence of any kind, ring 000 for emergency assistance.
Obstructing Public Access
Includes dangers to the person/s who is asleep and others who may inadvertently come into contact with this person/s. For example a person asleep on a bike path could be a danger to themselves and a cyclist using the path.
If there is any doubt whether the person is not just asleep, immediately ring 000.