Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the drop in retail crime in the Auckland CBD
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge - A podcast by Newstalk ZB
A coordinated response between the Police and Auckland Council is being credited for a steep drop in retail crime in the CBD. The number of thefts and burglaries has fallen 50% since January last year. Heart of the City Chief Executive Viv Beck says while some haven't seen it yet, there's been a noticeable decrease. She told Ryan Bridge the next step is tackling anti-social behaviour. Beck says there needs to be more mental health and health resources thrown at the problem. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
