Fermanagh is a safer place today

Fermanagh is a safer place today. During a policing operation in Garrison on Saturday night, I believe officers foiled a serious terrorist attack. Colleagues acted with professionalism and restraint as they moved to prevent a serious crime from taking place.

It is without doubt a major success for policing in Fermanagh and across Northern Ireland.

This week, the Chief Constable paid a visit to Garrison and to Enniskillen. I was delighted to welcome him here and delighted that the community representatives in Enniskillen warmly welcomed him. He witnessed, at first hand, the support from communities for their local police service. He took time to talk to people and to listen, to find out what they want and need from their policing service. He met local officers and praised their professionalism and bravery as they supported their colleagues during the events of the weekend past.

I want to pay tribute to the local community for the support they have shown and the assistance they have given us. That is the basis for successful policing - real community support. And I believe we have that here. My work and that of my colleagues has just one aim. To make our communities safer for you and your families.

Policing success does not always bring the results communities may look for. But please be assured, we are working hard to disrupt the activities of those who seek to harm our communities, our neighbourhoods. Look no further than your local neighbourhood team of officers. You can find them on www.psni.police.uk. Contact the officers who work in your area, talk to them about your local issues and concerns. Let us know what your policing priorities are and we will make them ours.