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Swindon police target summer flashers Swindon police target summer flashers
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Flashers are being targeted by police in Swindon after it was revealed 100 cases of indecent exposure have been reported in the town in two years.Flashers are being targeted by police in Swindon after it was revealed 100 cases of indecent exposure have been reported in the town in two years.
Insp Joe Saunders said indecent exposure is a "seasonal crime" with an increase in incidents reported during spring and summer months.Insp Joe Saunders said indecent exposure is a "seasonal crime" with an increase in incidents reported during spring and summer months.
He said since a scheme to kerb the problem each summer was launched in 2011, cases have significantly reduced. He said since a scheme to curb the problem each summer was launched in 2011, cases have significantly reduced.
Each year, officers receive extra guidance on how to deal with cases.Each year, officers receive extra guidance on how to deal with cases.
Police also advise victims of indecent exposure to try to remember a description of the perpetrator and contact officers immediately.Police also advise victims of indecent exposure to try to remember a description of the perpetrator and contact officers immediately.