Night Guardians
They provide a warm welcome to visitor and a visible point of contact for all visitors.
Benefit from strong communication via the Radio Link across city centre venues and late-night CCTV.
Have access to the DISC crime reporting app so are up to date on city centre intelligence.
They are kitted out with body worn cameras.
Provide a visual deterrent against Anti-Social Behaviour.
Work alongside the Late Night Safe Haven and Late Night First aid which is delivered in a partnership between Wolverhampton BID and City of Wolverhampton Council.
The service sits alongside a robust multi-partner team including representation from (West Midlands Police, Mander Centre CCTV and the Late Night Safe Haven and Night First Aid provided by Wolverhampton BID in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council) all of whom operate throughout the night time in the city centre on payday weekends and special event dates.
Night Guardians will be friendly, welcoming and professional at all times, promoting a good image of Wolverhampton city centre, being approachable and knowledgeable of the city centre with regular updates provided by all partner agencies and licensed venues.
“We believe working collectively will make a huge difference and enable us to improve communications across the night time economy with all agencies sharing information and intelligence to help keep the city centre safe.”
Shaun Keasey, Chairman of Pubwatch
Inspector Clement, Policing Inspector for City Centre and Wolverhampton BID Board Director said: Partner agencies and businesses work together to make Wolverhampton a safe city centre and the BID is an essential collaborator, driving their own initiatives such as the Night Guardians and supporting the work of others. The BID play a key role in our shared ambition to reduce violence, increase the feeling of safety and improve the environment for everyone to enjoy