Violence against traffic wardens

Title

Violence against traffic wardens

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:04:17

Description

Report on violence in Kingston (upon Thames?) on traffic wardens. Area Traffic Warden Controller Jim Wright talks about what the wardens have to put up with, why they get so much abuse and says they will all be getting radios; wardens Carol Jones and George Whatmo talk about being assaulted; local residents give their views on the wardens. Heavy background noise in places.

Contributors

Jim Wright; Carol Jones; George Whatmo

Keywords

Violence; Assault; Personal safety; Traffic wardens; Traffic violations; Kingston upon Thames; Radios

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