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Islington Tribune - by ED BRAY
Published: 16 November 2007

Team colours – the new “green police” in their red uniforms.

‘Green police’ hit the streets they aim to clean up

ISLINGTON’S new “green police” went into action for the first time this week.
The nine-strong team of street environment wardens will combat anti-social behaviour. In their distinctive red uniforms, they will deal with everything from litter, graffiti and dog-fouling to fly-tipping and rough sleepers.
Senior street environment warden Frank Quammie said: “Our core duty is to educate and advise people but if necessary we will issue fixed penalty notices too, for example up to £80 for riding a bike on a pavement.”
Deployed in four key areas – Angel, Finsbury, Nag’s Head and Archway – the wardens had two days training last week, including dealing with conflict, before going on the beat.
Liberal Democrat executive member for environment Councillor Lucy Watt said: “Residents told us they wanted safer and cleaner neighbourhoods.
So we’ve made a major investment to deploy nine highly-visible wardens where they are most needed.”
She added: “When streets are clear of dog dirt and dumped rubbish and residents understand we’ll tackle problems promptly, it restores a sense of civic pride.”

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