We’re working closely with our colleagues at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to step up our efforts to keep everyone safe in the build-up to the European championships.

Fans across the country are expected to pack out local venues and host from their homes for the eagerly anticipated match against Serbia on Sunday evening (16 June). 

Whether you’re expecting football to finally come home or for an early exit from the tournament, police officers and firefighters are on-hand to make sure everyone has a summer to remember, for the right reasons. 

It’s never easy to predict British weather, but it’s likely that the summer months will bring more barbecues, large groups socialising and busy town centres across Staffordshire. 

We want everyone to enjoy this period, but we’re also expecting an increased demand on emergency services across the country. 

These risks involve the potential for wildfires from barbecues, cooking fires fuelled by increased alcohol consumption, anti-social behaviour, drink driving and localised crime. 

We’ve been working alongside firefighters in Staffordshire to put plans in place to reduce the risk of crime and fire hazards. Officers are going to be patrolling busy areas, speaking with people and adopting a friendly but firm approach to make sure we keep people safe. 

Our football officers will also be working with other specialist teams to proactively police the streets over the football period. 

Read more about our summer safety campaign here: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/police-forces/staffordshire-police/areas/staffordshire-police/campaigns/campaigns/summer-of-24/

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