The team works with people in need on the city centre streets.
Sergent Steve Park said: “There has been significant progress since last summer in dealing with the issues in Lincoln city centre.
“We work on the basis of supporting people through our partners, but taking zero tolerance to their criminal behaviour.
“Since the team was set up we have developed excellent relationships with other agencies, to help with mental health, housing, and substance misuse.
“We are under no illusions that the situation is perfect, but we have made great strides in 12 months and will continue to tackle the issues.”
They can direct people to get help.
Gayle Smith is service manager for Framework, which offers support to those with complex needs like substance problems and emotional issues.
She said: “The Evita team has been brilliant and we, as a team, feel a bit safer. We can call on them and they will be down in a matter of minutes.
“The team pop in on a regular basis and have a rapport with some of the service users so that they don’t see the police as a negative.
“We work with each other and we can provide information if they are looking for someone, and they can help us out too.”
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