POLICE officers have linked up with housing officials in Wearside to fight crime.
Officers from Washington area command attended a seminar with officials from the Sunderland Housing Group, covering Houghton, Hetton and Washington.
They examined a range of issues, including reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, and improving the quality of life for residents.
Washington operations manager Chief Inspector Jim Sexton said: "Our community beat managers work closely with housing staff, and frequently address similar problems, particularly with tenants who persist in anti-social behaviour."
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