Yesterday, year 6 had a visit from the Environmental Protection Officer. He came to talk to us about littering and fly-tipping and dog fouling.
During the afternoon, he talked to us about the various punishments that would happen if people broke the law. They would often result in an FPN (Fixed Penalty Notice).
The most severe punishment was 5 years in prison - this would be for fly tipping. Fly tipping is getting rid of old junk just in the streets. This often happens in back alleys or fields. Also, it can happen near to the official tips. People who fly-tip could also get their car confiscated.
One of the most surprising bits of information was that you are not allowed to drop apple cores, or other food items, on the ground - this would result in an FPN.
Also, if your dog was to foul when you were not watching (i.e. under a hedge) you are still responsible for it and could get an FPN.
The session had lots of different quiz type questions which made it informative and interesting.
FPN result in fines of anything between £150 up to £2500.
However, fly-tipping could result in a £4000 fine.
Much of the people who are convicted of environmental crimes are caught via CCTV.
