POLICE have delivered important sessions on antisocial behaviour (ASB) to over 500 primary school students as part of their approach to encourage young people to make safe decisions.

In-person sessions were delivered to students aged 10 and 11 across 20 schools in Helston including those located in rural areas.

Students learnt about what ASB is, what that might look like in their community and the negative impact it can have on other people.

PCSO Julia Berry who organised and delivered the sessions said: “The age of criminal responsibility is 10 years old which is why chatting with this age group is so important.

“We’re committed to early education and prevention. We want to make sure our future citizens make safe choices now and as they grow older and this work is key in helping us achieve that.”

Some of the topics covered during the sessions included peer pressure, ‘ding dong ditch’ which involves ringing peoples doorbells and running off, and the consequences of ASB.

“This isn’t about scaring young people. It’s simply about educating them so they have all the tools they need to make safe decisions and encourage their friends to do the same,” PCSO Berry added.

“Not only that, but it’s a great way to connect with students who may have never met someone from the police before.”

These sessions will continue throughout 2025 and form part of the neighbourhood police teams work to prevent ASB from taking place across communities.

Other activity to tackle those who engage in ASB is ongoing, including high visibility patrols, investigations and targeted operations to identify those causing harm.