POLICE officers will be getting on their bikes to enhance ground security at next month’s T in the Park summer festival in Balado.
Bicycling officers will patrol the outside ground area at the popular music extravaganza, which is billed as “the UK’s Best Major Festival”.
Officers will also have access to quad bikes for working all terrains and in diverse weather conditions.
Chief Superintendent Matt Hamilton said: “We really enjoy T in the Park and look at it as a good opportunity for Tayside Police to work with other agencies and to showcase Perth & Kinross.
“We review security arrangements every year with the organisers and stewarding companies in order to dovetail our plans and to cover all eventualities.”
Around 400 police officers and support staff will be deployed over the weekend to provide 24 hour cover including traffic management and policing of the car parks, campsite and arena areas.
Officers will also be on patrol in the surrounding villages of Kinross and Milnathort.
The festival, organised by Big Day Out, is expected to attract around 80,000 visitors, including 60,000 campers, over three days from Friday July 6 to Sunday July 8.
Tickets are completely sold out.
The confirmed artists include: The Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Babyshambles, Queens of the Stone Age and the Scissor Sisters.
Tayside Police have issued “Top T Tips” for those planning to attend the event and further information can be found on their website at www.taysidepolice.uk:
Personal Property – only bring what you need.
Car Safety – lock and empty the inside of your vehicle, including removal of satellite navigation equipment.
Mobile Phones – note down your IMEI number (key *#06#) in case your phone is stolen.
Tickets – keep your tickets in a safe place. All festival tickets will be checked on-site.
Leave Valuables At Home – do not leave anything valuable in your tent.
Let Us Know – report any incidents to the police or to security.
Keep With Friends – stick with friends and people you trust. If lost, head for a Help Zone.
Keep Cash Safe – do not keep all your cash and belongings in one place. Note details of any credit cards and be careful at ATM machines.
Lost Property – mark property to make it easier to identify. If you lose something head to the welfare tent or, if something is stolen from you, visit the police compound on site.
Weather – bring appropriate clothing for all weather conditions.
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