West Midlands Police has launched a special initiative aimed at addressing the growing concerns surround the misuse of e-bikes and electric scooters in central Birmingham.
‘Operation FRISLEN’ follows a surge of complaints from local businesses and the city centre BIDs about bikes and scooters being ridden recklessly or parked irresponsibly outside of commercial and retail premises.
In response, the police have introduced a streamlined reporting system to empower the community to take part in improving safety and accessibility in the area.
A dedicated online form has been created to collect reports of e-bike and electric scooter related issues. This tool will help authorities identify problem hotspots and take appropriate enforcement action.
To further support this initiative, enforcement and education days will be taking place this summer, during which West Midlands Police officers will be actively monitoring and addressing e-bike and electric scooter misuse in key areas of the city centre.
BID members are encouraged to share their experiences – whether positive or negative – through the reporting form to help shape future enforcement and education efforts.
This initiative is part of a broader effort by Central BID’s Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) to support local businesses in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.