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- North Wales Police announced plans to impose contact bans on repeat reporters of non-criminal issues.
- The force says such complaints waste resources and divert officers from serious crimes.
- Victim Support warns bans could deter reporting of antisocial behavior and escalation.
- A government review says authorities could save 3.4 million officer hours annually by adopting efficient antisocial-behavior processes.
- The public is urged to reserve 999 for life-threatening situations or ongoing crimes.
