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| Following an increase in distraction burglaries where the burglar claims to be from the Water Board, a new list of numbers has be compiled by Water UK. This will enable house owners to call a number they know to be safe in order that the identity of any caller can be verified. If you have friends or relatives in other parts of
the UK you can pass them the number for their area. If you have elderly
relatives or neighbours please give them the relevant number and
advice. Anglian - 0800 145145 Bournemouth & West Hants - 01202 597137
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We have had a couple of burglaries in Park Farm where offender(s) have been able to access house keys via the letter box. We would urge all residents to remove keys from doors and windows and store them in a safe place out of sight. Think about fitting a letterbox cage to your door, it could just prevent this happening to you.
In one case recently, offender(s) were able to view keys left on the stairs opposite the front door and managed to gain entry to the property by use of an instrument to 'hook' the keys. Once inside the property they located the resident’s vehicle keys which were clearly visible to all and the vehicle was stolen. |
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| As from the 10th June delivery of Yellow Pages and Phone Books will be commencing. The delivery will take approx 2-3 weeks.
Could you all be aware that if you live near a property that is vacant or your neighbours are away, to remove the telephone books from their door steps. Having the telephone books left on door steps assists potential offenders in identifying the empty properties. Many Thanks PCSO Nicole Killgallon |
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| How secure is your caravan? - PCSO Nicole Killgallon - 18th April 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 This is the time of year when owners move caravans out of storage and get them ready for the summer season. Caravans are more vulnerable when moved away from a caravan park and a determined thief will go equipped with the means to cut locks/chains and the nerve to conduct a significant number of thefts in daylight hours.The Police Community Safety Unit at Bridge Street Police Station are preparing packs of information for caravan owners that are available free of charge to all caravan owners. Carol Aston, Community Safety Officer says: “The Home Office produce a very simple and useful guide to caravan owners which includes information about not only protecting your caravan, but also information to advise owners when buying second hand caravans including checks that potential buyers should always do to ensure they are not buying stolen goods.” Additionally Cambridgeshire Countryside Watch are able to supply Post Code kits suitable for roof marking your caravan at a low cost. For information on the post code kits and other ways to protect and secure your caravan ring the Police Community Safety Unit at Bridge Street Police Station on 0845 456 456 4. |
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| Sheds and Garages - PCSO Tina Griffin - 20th March 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We have recently experienced an increase in shed/garage thefts. Its that time of the year when we open our sheds/garages to do our gardening or as the children are off school they leave sheds and garages insecure when taking their bikes out.
Inside your shed/garage you will have many expensive items - lawn mowers, strimmers, power washers, garden spades, Bikes, tools and ladders. These items can also be used to break into your homes. Ensure you keep items locked up in your sheds and garages. Fit anchors to your floor to attach bikes and ladders. Improve your lighting and secure your fencing and gates. A good exercise is to go round your property and imagine how you would break into your own house if you lost your keys. If you can accomplish this then so can a thief. If you would like to receive some security advice from the police then email me on tina.griffin@cambs.pnn.police.uk and I will arrange a visit or send a pack to you. If you see anyone hanging around near sheds/garages and you feel they could be checking the area out then call the force control room to report it on 0845 456 4564 |
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Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch in association with Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire Countryside Watch and EDF Networks have launched a new joint initiative called 'Substation Watch'.
Leaflets and fridge magnets are in the process of being delivered to our members in close proximity to local substations. If you don't receive one but would like one please call 07939 664788 or send an email with your request by clicking here
You can view the leaflet and read more by clicking here Download an incident form by clicking here |
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Please be vigilant if anyone comes to your front door, especially if they claim to be from the Waterboard, and have not notified you previously of their visit. Always demand to see some form of identification, and if in doubt, If in any further doubt, please contact Cambridgeshire Constabulary on 0845 456 4564 (or using 999 in a emergency). Unfortunately, there has been several 'distraction burglaries' reported to the Police recently where the offenders have claimed to be working for the Waterboard. Once they have tricked their way into peoples homes they have then stolen cash, or other valuable items. Do not let anyone into your home unless you are completely satisfied that they are genuine and honest. |
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Anti-Social-Behaviour (ASB) includes a variety of behaviour covering a whole range of unacceptable activity that can blight the quality of community life. [Other terms such as ‘nuisance’, ‘neighbour disputes’ and ‘disorder’ are also used to describe some of this behaviour.] Anti-Social Behaviour is generally defined as behaviour that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to another individual. Some typical examples of Anti-Social Behaviour Harassment Intimidating behaviour Nuisance Neighbours Loud music Yobbish behaviour Graffiti/vandalism Vehicle Nuisance Excessive noise Environmental Anti-Social Behaviour Fly-tipping Who can be affected by it? Your grandparents – perhaps afraid to leave the house after dark if they feel intimidated by large groups hanging around outside their home. Your pet – injured by a misused firework. Your children – can’t play in the park because of broken glass/drug debris. You – unable to sleep because your neighbours play loud music throughout the night. It can affect anyone. We do not have to tolerate Anti-Social Behaviour. We all have a right to live in a safe and secure community. But with rights come responsibilities. We all have a responsibility to treat our neighbours and others in the community respectfully. People who commit Anti-Social Behaviour need to know that this behaviour will not be tolerated and that action will be taken against them if they continue. What can you do about it? Before taking action think about the problem… Do the people committing Anti-Social Behaviour realise they are causing a nuisance? For example, young people congregating in large groups may be doing nothing wrong but they can look intimidating to some people; neighbours may not be aware that their behaviour is causing concern; an untidy garden could mean someone is unable to take care of it through illness or disability. Where possible, find out first. If you decide to talk to the person responsible for the anti-social behaviour it may help to consider the following: If your neighbour is, for example, playing loud music, have you asked them, at least once, to turn their music down? Stay calm and be as polite as possible at all times. Explain clearly what you feel the problem is and how it is affecting you/your family. Once you have had your say, let them respond. Try not to interrupt the person when they are speaking. Don’t descend to the level of being abusive or personal, even if they choose to – this just adds to the problem. Leave the situation if it begins to get too heated to make any meaningful or reasonable progress. It is a good idea to keep a simple ‘diary’ of the Anti-Social Behaviour with dates, times and details of the problems to help any future investigation. Help us to help you and REPORT Anti-Social Behaviour. What can we do about it? We believe that prevention is the most effective long term solution in tackling Anti-Social Behaviour. Consequently, there are a number of youth projects that are set up which have had considerable success in preventing Anti-Social Behaviour and crime. Warning Letter Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) The ABC is a written agreement between a person who has committed repeated incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour, the council and/or the police. The contract is entered into voluntarily and clearly details the actions in which the perpetrator is no longer allowed to engage. In addition, a personalised support package is offered to help the individual keep to the conditions of their contract. Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) ASBOs are civil orders which are intended to protect the public from Anti-Social Behaviour. An order will contain certain conditions prohibiting the offender from carrying out anti-social acts or from entering specific areas in which they have previously committed Anti-Social Behaviour. Usually an order will last for a two year period and if the order is breached by the individual they could face a heavy fine or even imprisonment. Injunction An Injunction is a civil action which prevents an individual from doing something. Generally, injunctions are required if there is a risk of violence, or if violence has been used. Similar to an ASBO if the terms of an injunction are breached, an individual could face a heavy fine or imprisonment. Possession The Housing Authorities have the ability to evict a tenant from their home if they continue to engage in Anti-Social Behaviour and break the conditions of their tenancy agreement. This power is only used as a last resort but we do work closely with each other and use this as a very good deterrent. If you are a housing tenant and you are experiencing Anti-Social Behaviour then please contact your housing officer. Housing tenants are not only responsible for their own behaviour but also for the behaviour of any person that lives at their address or anyone who may visit them in their home. If you have concerns over Anti-Social Behaviour relating to noise nuisance, dog related matters, vehicle related issues or refuse, the Environmental Health Department will investigate in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990. If you are experiencing Anti-Social Behaviour then contact your local Community Safety Team via the City Council who can provide support and advice in looking to find a resolution to your concerns regarding Anti-Social Behaviour. The Emergency Services Police Control Crimestoppers Parentline Plus Respect National and Local Government’s ‘RESPECT AGENDA’ partnership aims to address the root causes of Anti-Social Behaviour, focusing on: Supporting families |
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| Theft of Cables - EDF Energy - 3rd March 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EDF Energy Networks is urgently renewing appeals to Peterborough residents to help stamp out a deadly spate of raids on electricity equipment before someone dies.
Despite issuing a warning about the problem in the county last year the company has recorded an unprecedented increase in break-ins and attempted cable thefts from substations in the Peterborough area. There have been half a dozen break-ins at substations in the city in the past few months. The most recent attack on February 25 resulted in lengthy power cuts in the Padholme Road East area of Peterborough, with some customers being without power for more than three hours. But the biggest concern is that the vandals are risking being electrocuted, with substation equipment carrying up to 132,000 volts which can jump gaps and kill instantly. EDF Energy Networks is working with Cambridgeshire Police to investigate the break-ins and bring prosecutions. Security measures are being stepped up in the area with the police carrying out regular patrols of substation sites. We are asking residents to be vigilant in their areas and report to the police straight away any activity around substations - please don't assume because people are wearing fluorescent jackets they are there legitimately. |
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Operation Chestnut, which will run until Sunday, February 24, and cover half-term, will involve officers confiscating alcohol from young people as well as issuing Section 27 banning orders. Police will concentrate on specific "hot spot" areas where there have been problems with alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in the past. Officers in Peterborough were among the first in the country to use new legislation under Section 27 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 during a similar campaign between October 8 and November 5 last year. Then, 47 Section 27 orders were issued, 19 young people had alcohol confiscated from them in public places and more than 230 adults had alcohol confiscated from them in designated public places order (DPPO) areas in the city centre and in central ward. Section 27 legislation allows police to ban people aged 16 and over from specific areas for up to 48 hours, if they believe that person's presence is going to result in drink-related disorder or crime. Community engagement manager Terry Moor, from Bridge Street Police Station, said: "We hope that this operation will follow in the footsteps of the autumn campaign which was very successful and demonstrated how seriously we take this issue. "Peterborough should be a place where people are able to enjoy themselves and feel safe, without having to worry about drunkenness, and officers will be using all the powers at their disposal to ensure this is the case. "Areas where residents have reported alcohol-related problems in the past will be targeted and those who flout a banning order will be arrested." |
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| Car Crime Advice - PCSO Tracey Chestnutt - 25th January 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
To try and prevent incidents of theft from vehicles happening in your area of Stanground, we your local policing Team are here with some advice to try and combat this issue.
Please empty your vehicle of any valuables before you leave your vehicle for any length of time, if possible please also remove any holders from view also used for Satellite navigation, some examples of what is being left in vehicles is:- MP3 Players, Compact Discs, Handbags or shopping bags, Parcels, Laptop Computers, Briefcases, Pocket Change in the ashtray, Mobile Phones, power leads that come from cigarette lighters, this tells anyone looking into your vehicle that you use these items in your vehicle, that makes them think that you also leave them in your vehicle or in your glove box. Lets try and not make it easy pickings for them by leaving your valuables on display, empty your vehicle of any evidence that there is anything of value in your vehicle when it is parked outside your house or in your local shopping centre. If you have any concerns or issues then please do not hesitate to contact your local Policing Teams on 0845 456 456 4 |
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| LOCK, STOP, CHAIN, CHECK - PCSO Jaroslav Marek - 22nd January 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crime against older people is rare, but when it happens it can be deeply shocking, especially when it occurs on the doorstep. Most people who call at your home will be genuine. But sometimes callers will turn up unannounced, with their intention of tricking their way into peoples homes. These are known as 'distraction burglars' and 'bogus callers'. They may work alone, in pairs and could be either male or female. Children have sometimes been known to trick their way in to peoples houses.
Every member of the community can help reduce Distraction Burglary. By following the simple LOCK, STOP, CHAIN, CHECK message, we can all be sure that the people who enter our homes are who they claim to be. LOCK : Ensure you keep exterior doors locked. STOP: Before you answer the door, stop and think whether you are expecting anyone. CHAIN: Put the door bar or chain on. Look through the spyhole or the window to see who it is. Always keep the bar or chain on while you are talking to the person on the doorstep. CHECK: Ask for and carefully check their ID card, even if they have a pre arranged appointment (all genuine callers will carry one). If you are not expecting them and they do not carry an ID card. DO NOT LET THEM IN. To check a caller is genuine you can, look up the number in the phone book and check it against the card the caller has given you. Do not be tempted to just ring the number on the card, it may be fake. if they claim they are from a utility company, look at a recent bill to check the phone number. Your police Community Safety Unit may be able to provide you with a list of telephone numbers of those utility companies which provide services in your area. If you have any doubts at all as to whether the caller is genuine, ask them to leave and come back at a time that is convenient to you and when you have had a chance to ask someone to be with you. REMEMBER IF IN DOUBT: KEEP THEM OUT! |
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| Hate Crime Roadshow - PCSO Nicole Killgallon - 16th January 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Cambridgeshire Constabulary's Community Cohesion Unit are holding a Hate Crime roadshow on Friday 25th January 2008, 0900-1700 at Sainsbury's, Bretton Centre. Hate Crime is a broad title and you can be affected by Hate Crime in many different ways, a lot of which is based on prejudices towards the following:
· Gender If you are, or have been a victim of hate crime, or if you want to learn more please feel free to pop along. |
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| Vehicle Security - PCSO Stewart Smith - 28th December 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As the January sales begin I thought this may be the best time to remind people about vehicle security. Whilst most shopping centre car parks are well patrolled and very secure it is still vitally important that when leaving your car, all valuables are removed from the vehicle. It is especially important to remove any sat nav, or DVD equipment from the vehicle including the wires and holders. Where possible it is also recommended to remove all the equipment from the vehicle completely. Just by making these few checks will make life a lot harder for any potential thief who may be trying to look for easy pickings. |
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| Free Hate Crime Helpline Launched - PCSO Nicole Killgallon - 13th December 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We are pleased to bring you news of a new helpline that has been launched to encourage the early reporting of hate crimes - the 'Stop Hate Line'.
If you are not familiar with the term 'hate crime', it is any crime where the victim thinks it was caused by hatred of a person's disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. It can take many forms including name calling, physical abuse, property damage, arson, graffiti and even murder. Hates crimes are not only unacceptable, they are illegal and every instance should be reported. The Stop Hate Line number is 0800 138 1625 and is open 24 hours a day. Calls are confidential, and details will only be shared with the police and other agencies with the consent of the caller. The aim of the helpline is to give support to victims and another means of reporting hate crimes without going to a police station. The new helpline supports Peterborough's existing 'Open Out' scheme which currently has 30 reporting centre's operating throughout the city. The Open Out scheme was launched in Peterborough in 2001 after a recommendation from the Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry that suggested local authorities set up hate crime reporting centre's in places other than police stations. The helpline is funded by the Community Cohesion Forum which is part of the Greater Peterborough Partnership, as part of a package of funding to encourage people to report hate crime. To enquire about the Open Out scheme, please contact Dorothy Pocock on 01733 453521 or email dorothy.pocock@peterborough.gov.uk
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If you are going to be out late, try to arrange a lift home or book a taxi. Check that the taxi that arrives is the one you ordered. Ask for a description of the car – colour, make, etc – and check this when it arrives. If you gave your name when you booked, check that the driver can tell you it before you get in. When you get home, ask the driver to wait until you are inside.
There are many reputable mini-cab or private hire car companies, but these must be booked either at their office or by phone. In some cases the driver will carry identification. Always keep the number of a reliable firm handy. Avoid mini-cabs or private hire cars that tout for business. Always sit behind the driver. If you feel uneasy, ask to be let out in a well-lit area where there are plenty of people. If in any doubt, don’t get in a taxi. |
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| VISA & Mastercard - Latest Credit Card Scams - 3rd December 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This latest warning has been sent to us a by a NHW member and appears pretty slick since they provide you with all the
information, except the one piece they want. You say "yes". The caller continues - "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again?" Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works the caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card." He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers." There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?" After you say, "No," the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the
Card number. But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back
within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA What the scammers want is
the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don't give it to them.
Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or MasterCard directly for
verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a"Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening . Please pass this on to all your family and friends. By informing each other, we protect each other. |
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Agents working for NPower will carry two forms of ID, one from NPower and one from Energysure, both of these will have a photograph of the holder. If a householder is suspicious and wishes to verify that they are who they say they are they should ring 08456 0111 102. Agents will be working up to 8pm in the evening. If the householder is over 65 the agents have been instructed that any change of supplier contract will require a witness signature. Please also be aware that in most cases sales agents may use their own vehicles so will not necessarily be in a marked vehicle. NPower meter readers If you wish to verify that a NPower meter reader is who they say they are - the correct number to ring is 0800 073 3355 |
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| Increase in Theft of Pedal Cycles - Carol Aston - 30th October 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Owners can further protect by registering the frame number either on the Immobilise database system Members wishing to have their bicycles marked can take advantage of a free service offered by PFNHW by calling 07939 664788. |
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I have received numerous emails about a scam doing the rounds about a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) where callers to a premium rate number are being billed large amounts of money for the call.
Please be aware that this scam is nearly 2 years old and at that time we put out lots of warnings with Trading Standards and within 36 hours it was shut down. We have no idea why it has resurfaced but if you receive an email about it please delete it and do not forward it on. |
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| Handbag and purse thefts - City Centre - Carol Aston - 26th October 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Just a quick note to advise that police have seen a recent increase in theft of purses or handbags where ladies have left bags open on top of shopping trolleys when out and about in the City Centre etc - please be aware that it only takes a couple of seconds for an opportunist thief to reach inside and grab either the bag or purse - we have had one arrest for one of the crimes and local officers are aware and patrolling the areas.
You can purchase small personal alarms from either the internet or DIY shops that attach themselves to you and your handbag so if it is grabbed it emits a shrill alarm. Ladies, be aware and keep your handbag close to you, ideally with a strap across your body with the clasp to the inside. For more crime prevention advice ring the Community Safety Unit on 0845 456 456 4 |
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| Business Against Crime - Chrissie Bridge - 11th September 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you run a business, or know anyone who does.....Register! It's free and all you need to do is fill in a form! Even suggest it to your boss! It's like a Neighbourhood Watch Group for businesses, it's proven to be very successful, and a great way to share information, with everyone! Business against Crime is an initiative which means you will receive regular updates and alerts from the Police about crime activity in your area. It also gives you a way to report information back to the Police that possibly you would not normally report, for example suspicious activity or vehicles. This kind of information very often helps the prevention and detection of crime and what might seem a small piece of information to you, might we be the missing piece of the jigsaw to the Police. If you are interested contact Carol Aston in the Community Safety Unit at Bridge Street on 0845 456 4564 to request a form. |
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| Watch your handbag - A members recent experience - 4th September 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our lady had enjoyed a meal out with friends in Peterborough and they decided to continue the celebrations by moving on to a night club in the city centre. While in the club she quite sensibly decided that rather than leave her handbag where she was sitting she would to take it onto the dance floor and place it by her feet. After a short while though she looked down to find it was missing. In a panic she checked with the DJ, bar and door staff to see if it had been handed in but to no avail. She then decided to check the toilet and on entering noticed that only one cubicle had the door closed and there was the sound of girls giggling coming from within. Just at that moment she saw her empty handbag shoot out from under the occupied cubicle into an adjacent one. Understandably she became very angry and banged on the door demanding her handbag contents back. The doormen arrived and detained the girls involved while the police were called and attended very quickly (and in numbers to their credit). Fortunately our lady got everything back but it still ruined her night. The moral of the story is that it only takes a second even when your handbag is at your feet for criminals to pinch it while you are not looking. So please keep a close watch on your handbags and only take with you what you really need just in case. Many thanks to our member for sharing her experience with us. |
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| First 'Dead of Night Patrol' takes place - 1st September 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The patrols always wear high visibility vests which carry the NHW logo. If you are at all suspicious of anyone please call the police immediately. If you'd like to help by volunteering your services please get in touch. |
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| Sat Nav Home Address Warning - 20th August 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Do you own a sat nav? You may not realise it but you may be leaving yourself open to more crime than just the theft of your sat nav. Many owners have unwittingly entered their home addresses into their sat navs as a favourite in order to find their way home from any destination unaware that should a criminal steal it they can find out your home address and know that you are not a home. Just such a case was reported today where the owners car was broken into at a theme park. The car was stolen and driven to the home address where other crimes were committed including the theft of a very expensive car parked on the driveway. Our advice is to remove your address if you've already entered it and instead enter a location near your home e.g. Stanground College. |
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| Warm Weather Warning for Homeowners - Chrissie Bridge - 10th July 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Police are concerned that homeowners are inviting opportunist thieves to strike by leaving windows and doors open during spells of warm weather. Burglars can get into a property easily if people have gone out and left ground floor windows and doors open. Alternatively, some criminals will steal goods while the homeowner is occupied in their garden or upstairs. It is important to take a few minutes to ensure that all windows and doors have been closed and secured before going out. If not, it will only take a thief a few minutes to get in and out. Police are also urging people to register valuable items on the Immobilise database - found at www.immobilise.com Registered items that are recovered after being lost or stolen can be quickly reunited with their owners. The system also provides officers with an audit trail and the evidence they need to prosecute those who steal or handle stolen goods. Alternatively, have you considered Smartwater - SmartWater ‘Instant’ is now available to buy at a discounted rate from the Community Safety Department at Cambridgeshire Constabulary. There are different size SmartWater kits available, according to the type of premises in need of marking. The most common use of the kits is for domestic purposes, which we have already piloted in homes around the Peterborough area. There are however, larger kits available for businesses and schools of all sizes, depending on their individual needs. Information on the SmartWater ‘Instant’ product can be found on their website www.smartwater.com where they can also be bought at the full retail cost. At this time, we will be selling the SmartWater marking kits at a heavily discounted rate to groups of five or more people. If you'd like to order a kit please contact Chris at PFNHW on 07939 664788. |
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| Vehicle Alert Scheme - Chrissie Bridge - 6th July 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Letters will be sent to drivers spotted leaving valuables on display in their cars in Peterborough.
It is hoped the initiative will help encourage drivers to remove valuables from their cars when they park. Carol Aston, community safety officer, said: "We have been looking at different initiatives to encourage residents and visitors to Peterborough to take that extra minute to remove items from their vehicle before locking and leaving it. "Vehicle owners really do need to take these simple steps in order to reduce the chance of them becoming a victim of opportunist car thieves." If a parked vehicle is seen with property or valuables on display inside, police officers will record the vehicle registration number and what has been left on display. A letter will then be sent to the registered owner from the constabulary's community safety unit advising the owner of what has been left on display and offering some crime prevention advice. Almost 150 letters have been sent out to drivers in the last few weeks. Items left on display have included satellite navigation systems, mobile phones, handbags, sports bags, coats, CD's and money. |
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| Gas Meter Changes - 27th June 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residents who are affected by this should receive a formal advice letter from National Grid with a planned date for this work. They have confirmed that they do not cold call so any residents need to make sure that if callers attend their property they should carry a recognised ID card. If the resident has any concerns or persons turn up without an appointment they should report this to the police. |
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| Going on Holiday? - Royal Mail Holding Service - 12th June 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
It will soon be time to be jetting off to sunny destinations and topping up those suntans and relaxing by the pool. Whilst you are away are you aware that Royal Mail offer a service (for a charge) to hold onto your mail?
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| Flytipping - Chrissie Bridge - 12th June 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How sure are you that they hold a Waste Carriers Licence? How sure are you that they are disposing of your waste correctly and legally and not in a gateway at the side of the road somewhere? Flytipping costs the City Council thousands every year clearing up piles of waste from around the City and the countryside. When you hire someone to take away your waste it is your responsibility to check their Waste Carriers Licence, they should carry it with them. If they don't have it then at least take their registration number of the vehicle they are using and a contact number. The reason being is if a pile of dumped waste is traced back to you, you have a duty of care and can be fined by the City Council / Environmental Heath an on the spot fine of £50. Please report all sightings of dumped rubbish to Peterborough City Council on 01733 747474. If you witness flytipping in progress then please call the Police immediately to report the matter and please attempt to get the registration number of the vehicle involved. |
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| First Anniversary of Police Helicopter - 9th June 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The extra capacity is also useful in supporting MAGPAS, by taking the voluntary emergency medical team direct to the scene of an incident within minutes. The relationship between MAGPAS' Emergency Medical team and what was formerly the Air Support Unit began in 1997 and has proved to be incredibly successful in recent years. The helicopter is also used as a flying classroom for pilots and observers as the number of seats - eight - allows an incident commander to use it as an airborne command and control post. From June 2005 to June 2006 the previous aircraft flew in more than 1,900 operations, was responsible for the arrest of 110 criminals and from June 2006 to mid May, the new helicopter Attended 2,014 incidents, directly arrested 105 people and assisted in a further 78 arrests. Sergeant Gordon Murray, Duty Unit Executive Officer, said: "This new helicopter has allowed the constabulary and the consortium it works within to be able to deliver state of the art technology in the fight against crime. "It allows the police service to deliver a first class service for and the public we serve. Not only is it quieter than the old aircraft it can carry more staff (police and MAGPAS) which allows the constabulary to ensure that it can deliver the best of police aviation of today for today." Full statistics (from beginning of June 2006 until mid May 2007): Working in partnership with MAGPAS, the helicopter has attended 31 incidents and on behalf of our neighbouring forces - Lincolnshire, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, 103 incidents have been attended with 17 direct arrests and five missing people found. On May 1, 2007, a report was received of several youths damaging the lock at Port Holme, Godmanchester. The youths ran off and the helicopter began assisting in the search. Using infra red equipment, one youth was spotted jumping into the river and swimming across the bank. He then hid in foliage. However the helicopter was able to direct crews on the ground and the youth gave himself up. On April 21, 2007 a man attempted to break into garages in Bretton and information indicated he was riding his bike from the scene with a rucksack on his back. Infra red equipment was used (night time) and a man matching the description was spotted. He then cycled into an underpass and did not come out the other side. Ground crews was told the location of the man who was then arrested. On March 31, 2007 a report was received of a blue minibus driving erratically along the A47 at Thorney Toll. The vehicle was spotted by the helicopter and tracked, all the while ground crews were being told of the location. The minibus was stopped and the driver was arrested for driving with excess alcohol. On February 22, 2007 the helicopter aided the pursuit of a vehicle which failed to stop in Sawston. The pursuit continued towards Cambridge and with the aid of the 'nitesun' equipment, crews in the helicopter illuminated the vehicle. The pursuit quickly came to a stop and the two occupants ran into bushes before being detained by crews on the ground. |
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| Beware of this Lottery Scam - This time from the USA - 8th June 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seems obvious but many do fall for such scams.
If you receive anything that you feel may be a scam please get in touch. We send all such cases to Trading Standards to investigate. Sound too good to be true? - then it probably is! |
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| Check Their ID - Chrissie Bridge - 4th June 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paving work had been commissioned from a genuine company at a house in March and the work was near completion. However, two bogus workmen, posing as employees from the genuine company, called at the house on to collect payment. Around £4,100 was handed over to them. Both men are believe to be white, with one man in his 30s, thin and around 5"5. The other man is in his 40s with a heavy build and glasses. This has been an incredibly upsetting ordeal for the victim. The woman was pleased with the work that has taken place at the property. However, these men have taken advantage of this and fraudulently collected payment for the work. Check Their ID! |
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| Have you spotted the new signs yet? - 23rd May 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Smartwater is a great new crime prevention initiative based on DNA and once applied is impossible to remove completely making stolen property almost impossible to sell on. To find out more about Smartwater click here. To join those already taking advantage of such protection for their property please call Chris on 07939 664788 or email by clicking here. |
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Don't forget to lock your cycle even if it's inside a secure outbuilding. Security marking your bicycle will make it easier for the Police to reunite you with your bike if it is recovered. Visit the Park Farm NHW Property Marking Roadshow at Stanground Fete on Saturday June 9th and have your bicycle security marked. Click Here |
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| Sat Nav Warning - Peterborough Police - 22nd May 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Police warn motorists to guard against sat nav theft - don't think it won't happen to you
We all know that Satellite Navigation Systems are the ‘must have’ gadget for the enthusiastic motorist.
More affordable pricing has meant that more and more people now own this hi-tec equipment. Unfortunately, criminals have also set their sights on Sat Navs, and have targeted vulnerable motorists in a spate of recent attacks - since Friday 8 sat navs have been stolen from vehicles across Peterborough - Carol Aston, Community Safety Officer at Bridge Street is concerned that drivers are ignoring all the warnings and making their vehicles an easy target “Get into the habit of routinely removing your Sat Nav system every time you leave the vehicle, including removing any obvious signs such as cradles, windscreen fittings and tell-tale sucker marks. If you leave it, it may not be there when you return. Don’t think that it won’t happen to you. Eight motorists took the gamble over this last weekend and lost. Not only did their Sat Nav systems get stolen, but their vehicles were damaged in the process. They also now have to go through the process of claiming on their insurance." |
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Visit our stand at the Stanground Fete on Saturday 9th June from 1pm to 4.30pm to get your property marked and find out more about our Multi-Award Winning Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, Crime Prevention, Data Link, CitySouth Community Website, Smartwater & Immobilise Engraving of Bicycles & Garden Equipment. UV Marking of Mobile Phones, Car Radios, Sat Navs, MP3/4's, Ipods, Cameras etc. (Please note - Items presented for marking by those under 18 will require a parent or guardians signed permission)
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The plea follows a spate of burglaries during which offenders have put their hand through the letterbox to steal the house keys and open the door. The Gunthorpe and Stanground areas have seen a number of burglaries where this method has been used to get into a property and in several cases thieves have gone on to steal car keys and cars. Detective Inspector Dave Murphy said: I would urge people to remove keys from doors after locking them and keep them and any other keys with them at all times. Investigations are underway to trace those responsible but I would urge the public to be vigilant. |
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 Over the course of just one evening, 8 vehicles have been broken into in the southern area of Peterborough.
Various items such as laptops, wallets, cash cards, driving documents and even clothing have been stolen from the vehicles after having windows smashed or doors left insecure. Please take an extra few moments when securing your vehicle, for any length of time, to remove any items from view. Thieves are not choosey and have previously broken into vehicles for cigarettes that have been left on view, the smallest of items that we think are irrelevant can look very attractive to a thief. |
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| Spring is here - Garden Crime Prevention Tips - 26th April 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Your garden, as well as your house, has valued possessions that thieves would love to steal. It also has equipment that could help them break into your house. Most burglars are lazy. They look for easy ways of getting into a house or garden. By taking a few simple precautions you can reduce the risk of being burgled and make your house and garden more secure. Basic considerations Gravel paths and drives are an ideal way of cheaply and unobtrusively discouraging thieves from your garden. The gravel makes a loud noise underfoot which carries well at night, when any thief relies on moving around silently. For this reason, it is also worthwhile putting gravel near house windows or doors, as the noise of any movement on it may wake the owners or any dog. Make the back garden a difficult area to access with prickly hedging or fencing around the perimeter. You may need planning permission for fencing over 2m (6ft 6ins) high at the back and 1m (3ft) high to the front of your property. Check with your local planning office. If you live in a conservation area, then check whether there are any other restrictions which apply. Fences It has been said that a 2 metre (6'6") fence all around the back garden will help keep the house secure but, unfortunately, most burglars are quite athletic and such a fence can be scaled. If the fence is topped with 30 to 45cms (12-18") of open-ended or other similarly weak trellising, i.e. that cannot support the weight of a human, the prospective burglar will be unable to climb it without a risk of being seen and physically breaking the trellising. The noise of this alone and the risk of injury is a deterrent in itself. As an alternative to trellis a plant can be grown along a series of wires stretched between post extensions. All types of perimeter fencing can be softened with the right species of plants thereby reducing what can often be seen as an overly aggressive method to reduce criminal opportunity. Fence toppings can also be given the green finger treatment. For example, barbed wire can be replaced with a climbing rose so long as sufficient supports have been stretched along the top of the fence. If the barbed wire is firmly fixed and not easily removed, you could use this as the support for the plant. Single strands of barbed wire along the top of a fence are fairly easy to overcome requiring a couple of cuts with some wire cutters. A mature rose climbing along and over the top of the wall or fence will offer a far more substantial barrier. Hedges and shrubs in the front garden should be kept to a height of no more than 3' in order to avoid giving a burglar a screen behind which he can conceal himself. Gravel paths prevent a silent approach and might alert the occupier to somebody's presence. If you are considering erecting barbed wire or other such fence topping, it must comply with Section 164 of the Highways Act 1980. The general rule to be applied is to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to prevent injury. It must not overhang and must incline inwards. Gates Unlikely though it may sound, wrought iron gates may be a far more effective deterrent. Their ornamental ironwork makes climbing difficult and any intruders can be seen through them. It's always wise to use at least two locks on a gate if possible. For example, on a wooden gate you could use a padlock and hasp at the top plus a barrel bolt near the bottom and in the case of a wrought iron gate, a thick heavy chain with a padlock. If the burglar can't go over or through the gate, he may decide to try to take it off completely, so it's important to try to prevent this. This can be done by either welding the hinges shut, or positioning the metal pins in each hinge so that they slide in place at different angles to each other. Precautions Consider installing a domestic style CCTV camera, linked to your TV/video, to overlook your garden. Not only will it add an extra element of security to your home but it can also offer you the benefit of being able to observe your garden and its wildlife at close quarters from the relative seclusion of your living room. This can be further enhanced by the installation of low pressure sodium lighting within the garden itself, activated by a photo-electric cell, making it both more attractive and secure after dark. As a word of warning, if you do install a recordable CCTV system, give serious consideration to including a dedicated video recorder securely located within the house; if you connect the cameras to your household video recorder and you have the misfortune to suffer a burglary, not only could the recorder be taken but the recorded evidence with it. Costly garden furniture and valuable ornaments, such as statues or stone planters, can be further protected by remote movement detectors. These are suitable only for heavy objects which would not be affected by wind or casual vibration. Alternatively, you may prefer to anchor these items to the ground - even valuable plants can be treated in the same way. Hanging baskets are certainly worth protecting; secure or locking brackets are available for this purpose. Always property mark your gardening equipment and valuables with your postcode and house number. In most cases engraving will be the most suitable method. Park Farm NHW offer a FREE engraving service to members. Call 07939 664788 to arrange an appointment Garden Sheds It may not always be appropriate to fit a heavy duty padlock, hasp and staple as the shed door and frame may not be strong enough to support them. There is a range of smaller but sturdy padlocks, padbolts, hasps and staples which would be suitable. Whether fitting heavy duty devices or otherwise, always use coach-bolt fixings through the door and frame. All opening windows require good window locks. In addition to fitting external physical security to your shed, it is worth considering the installation of an alarm. This does not mean a complete burglar alarm system, though, if your house already has such an installation, it may be possible for it to be extended to the shed. There are various stand-alone devices on the market specifically designed for remote use in garages or sheds, which fall into two main categories: a passive infra-red detector within the shed to detect movement and body heat a door contact system Both systems will operate a sounder if the shed is accessed without the correct de-activation. They are available with battery or mains power supply and can be purchased from your local locksmiths, D-I-Y or discount store. The major problem with vulnerable garden sheds is that they provide burglars with an arsenal of house breaking implements, e.g. the versatile garden spade: because of the blade size and the leverage that can be exerted, few door or window locks can withstand a prolonged attack from this implement. If the shed is too fragile to secure adequately, the spade should either be bolted or padlocked to a heavy bench or frame, or, better still, kept in a more secure place such as a locked garage. Alternatively, your tools can be secured by chaining them together. Consider the use of a strong lockable box or cage within the shed in which you can store not only your garden tools but also insecticides, weed killers or other items which may be harmful to health or plants if improperly used. Garages If you already have a burglar alarm system, why not extend it to the garage? Alternatively, there are various stand-alone alarm devices on the market specifically designed for remote use in garages or sheds, which fall into two main categories: a passive infra-red detector within the shed to detect movement and body heat a door contact system Both systems will operate a sounder if the garage is accessed without the correct de-activation. They are available with battery or mains power supply and can be purchased from your local locksmiths, D-I-Y or discount store. Ladders should also be chained and padlocked to a strong post or a garage wall. Wooden Double Leaf Doors Up and Over Doors If there is another exit/entrance, and the door opens along runners, consider drilling through one of the runners just behind the wheel in the closed position, inserting a long bolt to stop the wheel moving along the runners. If the door operates on a hinged bar and not runners, drill through the side metal frame and pass a padlock through this hole and around the hinged bar to stop the door lifting. Exit / Entrance Doors Park Farm NHW members can arrange a FREE home security survey by calling call 07939 664788 |
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Caravan owners are being urged to check the security of their touring trailers after 7 caravans were stolen in the last two weeks.
The Community safety team said "Those responsible for these crimes have easily removed the traditional security devices such as hitch locks and wheel clamps". This is an indication that caravan owners need rethink their security. Owners of caravans should consider installing tracking equipment which helps police trace their caravan if its stolen. Post coding is recommended and can aid the identification of a stolen caravan. Anti theft roof marking kits which comprise of one large and two smaller signs costing £25 plus £1.50 postage and packaging are available from Countryside watch Coordinator Stefan Gidlow on 0845 456 456 4 |
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| Burglars Targeting Flat Screen TVs - 4th April 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Police have noticed a trend in burglars stealing flat screen TVs from houses - these are expensive items to purchase so owners are advised to security mark them upon installation - these TVs are not as heavy as the standard television so make easy pickings for opportunist thieves - especially if a householder has also left doors and windows unlocked!! Most burglaries are opportunist - they can be inside and out again within seconds. Householders who purchase expensive items such as flat screen TVs and laptops are advised to crush all cardboard boxes before putting them out for recycling so as not to advertise their purchases. |
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| Handbag/Wallet Theft and Bank Card Fraud Warning - March CST - 23rd March 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Community Safety Team in March have issued a warning about handbag/purse/wallets thefts from what could only be considered safe locations. (Work Premises, Doctors Surgeries etc) |
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| Warning - Information Held on Hotel Key Cards - Chrissie Bridge - 14th March 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It has been brought to our attention an email doing the rounds warning people about the information held on the magnetic hotel door/key cards:
Ever wonder what is on your hotel magnetic key card?
The Front Office Manager at the Marriott Hotel confirms that the only information held on their key cards is the room number, arrival and departure date. In their words 'it would take too long to input the information quoted above and quite often when people arrive at the Hotel, they request another type of room making it even more difficult to update the key cards'. So please, hand in your key cards on departure. |
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| Police Service Centre Performance - PCSO Stewart Smith - 13th March 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Continuing good news re the performance of the Police Service Centre:
There were 5000 calls for service LESS last month compared to Sept 06.
On 1st April, Northern Division officers will be able to telephone crimes directly from the scene to the Police Service Centre, who will input details there and then. Each call taking around 8.5 minutes. There is a vast time saving for officers to phone the crime rather than write one out fully and process it as at present, and there's no need for officers to return to the station. PLUS, the crime is immediately on the system so it's there when officers get back to the station should they need to incorporate updates, and the crime number can be given to the complainant directly. Crime updates online for victims The Force switchboard deal with 2.5k calls/day. 30% of these are internal callers and the operators answer their calls within 8 seconds on average. PCSO Stuart Smith |
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| A Big Thank You to Residents - PCSO Stewart Smith - 7th March 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due to the ages of the group that were described and the description of the 'guns', I attended the area with 2 colleagues in order to clarify what sort of incident we were dealing with and establish if specialised units may have been required. We managed to speak to the youths after we found them with the help of other concerned residents, advising us of their location as we searched. Following a talking to, the group of youngsters realised their plastic, elastic band guns, did in fact look real enough and were quite shocked that a major incident of Helicopters, Police vans , Police Officers with weapons and lots of shouting had been narrowly avoided. I would just like to reiterate that all this was only possible thanks to the quick thinking of a concerned resident , and the fact that the resident phoned up and actually reported the incident to us. I realise this perhaps isn't the arrest of the century, but a good talking to and the realisation of how close they came to having real guns pointed at them, I believe is just as good a result. So once again, many thanks for the call, and if I can be of any help to anyone, please feel free to contact me - I will do my very best to help you. |
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| Sunny Days Burglary Warning - PCSO Stewart Smith - 7th March 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whilst we all understand how nice it is to have that fresh breeze flowing through the house, for criminals it presents an opportunity for them to access your property and all the goodies inside. A large percentage of burglaries are carried out through accessing a property through an insecure window or door. Please be vigilant against this. If you have the facility to lock your windows in an open position ( I believe some of the newer homes have this facility) then please make sure this facility is used, every time. However when leaving the property for any length of time , ensure all windows and doors are shut and locked. If you do not have this facility then when leaving a room or your property please ensure that all windows and doors are locked and secured. When I speak to victims of burglaries, I often hear the shock that they feel, when someone has entered their home through an open window whilst the homeowners are elsewhere in the house. Please be aware that thieves will take any opportunity they can, but by working together we can prevent these incidents from occurring. |
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| Hard Sales Techniques by Security Company Warning - Chrissie Bridge - 28th Feb 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bogus Calls Alert - Crimestoppers & Fire Service - Chrissie Bridge - 27th Feb 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We have been advised today from a NHW coordinator that they have received calls from a company purporting to be phoning on behalf of Crimestoppers and the Fire Service - they claim that as the fire service do not always attend 999 calls and are offering to come to your home to do a safety check. Please don't feel obliged to take them up on this offer.
The Fire and Rescue service in Peterborough are very keen to reassure all residents that 999 calls are responded to and that they offer a free home safety check - if you wish to take advantage of this service please phone 0800 328 9208. |
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| 'Dell Inc Online Lottery' email Scam - Chrissie Bridge -27th Feb 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The email goes on to say they are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded final draws and you are among the 50 lucky winners of £950,000.00 each..... Please delete and ignore these emails. |
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| Robbery Alert - Chrissie Bridge - 21st Feb 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offence reporting times appear to be in the afternoon. If anyone feels they are being followed they should not hesitate to ring the Police Service Centre on 0845 456 456 4 and report it. If you feel that you are in immediate danger ring 999 straightaway. Businesses are asked to pay attention and to remind their staff about personal safety when traveling to and from work. Please reinforce the message to your friends and relatives about traveling alone ensure someone knows their planned route, and that they have a means of contact to hand. If carrying a handbag ensure it is carried across the body with the fastening close to the body. It makes sense to carry keys or a mobile phone separate to the bag in a pocket. Ladies need to be made aware of what they do with their handbag, leaving it sat in a bicycle basket or on a car roof while unpacking shopping makes them a very easy target for these opportunist thieves. Another reminder also about security marking valuable equipment such as mobile phones, MP3 players etc - the Community Safety Unit at Bridge Street are happy to issue FREE property marking kits - to request one ring the team on 01733 424434 or visit Bridge Street Police Station Enquiry Office. Alternatively you can contact your local street coordinator, click here or telephone 07939 664788 to have your property marked free of charge by the Park Farm NHW Scheme. If anyone has information about the robberies they can report this to the police on 0845 456 456 4 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 |
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| Hoax Fax Message - Advice from Trading Standards - 21st Feb 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trading Standards wish you to be aware that there is a fax being sent out purporting to be from Foot Locker requesting Bank Account Numbers, saying that it is in order with European Regulations and is from Raul Alvarez in Holland. Foot Locker have confirmed that this is nothing to do with them and all members are urged to totally ignore this fax if received. |
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| Theft of Lead Flashing from Churches - 9th Feb 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Although we don't have a church in Park Farm they are suffering at present with theft of lead off the roofs. The majority of churches are isolated so it is difficult to keep an eye out for suspicious activity. Could all members keep a watchful eye out and report any suspicious activity they see around the vicinity of any church. Call 0845 456 456 4 if you see anything suspicious. |
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| A Risky Cold Weather Practice - Chrissie Bridge - 9th Feb 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Every year at this time, when there is a hard frost on the ground and on the windscreen, thieves get up early. They spend their mornings driving around villages and housing estates looking for the tell tale puff of an exhaust pipe. When they find a car that has been left unattended with its engine running to defrost, they simply jump in and drive it away. Often the victim is able to watch as the thief drives happily on his way in their car. We would urge all our watch members to pass this message on to all their schemes and as many friends and neighbours as possible. Please don’t be tempted to leave your vehicle unattended at any time with its engine running. It is making a gift of your valuable car to people who don’t deserve it. In addition to this, leaving your keys inside may well invalidate your insurance! Remember, keep it locked, keep it safe! |
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| Remove Your Car Documents - Chrissie Bridge - 31 Jan 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Police in Peterborough are reminding motorists to take out their car documents before leaving their vehicle - over the past weekend several vehicles have been broken into, glovebox searched and thieves have removed items such as insurance documents, vehicle registrations and MOT
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| Protecting Your Mobile - Chrissie Bridge - 31 Jan 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free kits to safeguard your mobile phones are available at two Peterborough police stations. If you would like a pack containing a free ultra-violet market pen, stickers that warn whether an item is marked and security information can be picked up from either Bridge Street or Thorpe Wood police stations. If you cannot get to one of those stations and would like a pack posted to you contact the Police Community Safety Unit at Bridge Street. Alternatively, Park Farm NHW have secured the materials required and will perform this service for you free of charge. Please call 07939 664788 or email Chris to arrange an appointment. |
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| Burglary Prevention - Chrissie Bridge - 31 Jan 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A reminder to all scheme coordinators to remind their members about leaving windows open when in another part of house or away from house. A passing thief will be in and out of your house in seconds, most homes have small valuables lying around in lounges and handbags or keys left lying in kitchens - it only takes a few minutes to shut a window or door and lock it. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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I have received an enquiry from a NHW member who has received an email from a Company called Matters Consulting Ltd, t/a Survey UK of Cheltenham, www.surveygifts.co.uk. The email informs them that they are entitled to a gift donated by a local business (no name given). They quote a gift confirmation number which can either be telephoned through or by logging onto their website. Trading Standards have confirmed they have heard of this Company - they are trying to get people to join a gym by giving a free gift of a manicure or pedicure and supposedly cheaper membership to the Gym Club. |
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Here's some advice regarding identity theft. What is identity theft? Your identity and personal information are valuable. Criminals can find out your personal details and use them to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licences in your name. If your identity is stolen, you may have difficulty getting loans, credit cards or a mortgage until the matter is sorted out. Things to look out for. You may become a victim of identity theft if:
You may already be a victim of identity theft if:
How to protect yourself - Security tips
Credit and debit cards
Look after your personal documents
Password tips
If you think you are a victim
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Between 4th-16th December there have been 14 incidents reported to the police of thefts from delivery vans/transit vans whilst parked at business premises or residential areas. The main areas affected are Hampton, Paston, Park, Woodston, Eastgate, Orton Waterville, Orton Malborne, Werrington, Welland and North Bretton. In three of these incidents, vehicles have been left insecure with a Sat Nav or PDA left on display in the vehicle cab. Can vehicle drivers/owners help to reinforce the message to their staff, that when leaving a vehicle they should remove all valuables from the cab. Opportunist car thieves operate across the city, it only takes a couple of minutes to remove items, especially when leaving a vehicle overnight. For more information regarding crime prevention, ring the Community Safety Unit at Bridge Street Police Station on 0845 456 456 4. |
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| PFNHW launches 'Too Hot to Handle' Campaign 2007 - 27th December 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The New Year is upon us and no doubt you spent a lot of time and money on those special presents at Christmas for friends and family. Many Bicycles, Mobiles, MP3's/4's, Playstations, DVD Recorders, LCD TV's and Sat Navs will have been unwrapped in Park Farm. Shame then that burglars and opportunist thieves care little for your Christmas spirit and will quite happily relieve you and your loved ones of such presents just for their next fix. Here's a good idea for the New Year. Make your property 'too hot to handle' and postcode your property now and then register it free on the police approved Immobilise site www.immobilise.com Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch offer a free Equipment Marking Service. We'll do it free of charge if you prefer using our UV, Permafix Stickers or engraving techniques. Please contact your street coordinator, click here or call 07939 664788 to arrange an appointment. |
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I would like to ask you all to check the security of your pedal cycles. We have had a number of shed burglaries across the Sector where pedal cycles have been stolen. I'm afraid to say 'it's that time of year again' when these items are ideal Christmas presents. Therefore, if you keep your cycles in the garden or the shed please ensure they are secured to a heavy object making life difficult for the 'would be' thief. Don't forget to make a note of the Make, Model, Serial/Frame number and colour and of course, post code it - so if it is found, we can easily re-unite it with the genuine owner. There has also been a theft of 6 large fitness balls, grey and silver in colour. These were stolen from the Bushfield Sports Centre at approx 1545hrs on the 10th December. |
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Card Fraud - 3 arrested. I have had a few enquiries with regards to the Shell Petrol Stations and I can now confirm that last week 3 men were arrested on suspicious of conspiracy to steal in connection with an investigation into allegations of card cloning at a number of Shell petrol stations. Police have received more than 300 complaints from people who have used their credit or debit card at the garages, which are all in the Peterborough area and have then had money fraudulently removed from their accounts. Officers believe that up to £500,000 has been stolen from these complainants, but that there may be others who have not yet come forward. Shell has fully supported the Police investigation into the allegations. We encourage anyone who believes they have had money stolen from their accounts, particularly if that has happened after paying with a credit or debit card at a Shell petrol station in Peterborough, to contact their bank or financial service provider so they can liaise with the Police. We are keen to hear from anyone, including Shell staff members, who may have noticed any suspicious or unusual activity with the garages, particularly when they have gone to make payment. We also urge people to ensure they keep a close eye on their bank accounts and query any transactions they don't recognise or remember making. You should also ensure you use the more secure chip and pin function on your card, rather than the old signature method of card payment. Although this investigation has been concerned with incidents that appear to have happened at Shell petrol stations, this type of fraud can happen anywhere, so you should always be vigilant about card security. |
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Don't be misled into buying items, such as TV's/DVD's etc, either at the door or from boots of cars etc, because they are cheap. If it sounds too good to be true it usually is and people have found that when they try the items back home, they don't work. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the police on 0845 456 4564. |
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We have been contacted by one of our NHW members who has received a telephone call from a gentleman stating he is from the Fire Service. This male asked unusual questions such as 'how old are you'. He then went on to say he would be calling at the address to do a Fire check, at an appointed time. Enquiries have been made with the Local Fire Service who confirm they are not doing any surveys in the area. If you receive a knock at the door, don't forget to ask to see their identification. If you receive similar telephone calls, please be aware ! Contact Gavin Hammond the Community Fire Officer at Dogsthorpe Fire Station on Telephone 07717-858172 or the Police on 0845 456 4564. |
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The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam:- A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a premium rate number). DO NOT call this number, as this is a premium rate mail scam originating from Belize. If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £15 for the phone call. If you do receive a card with these details then please contact Royal Mail Fraud or ICSTIS (the premium rate service regulator) or your local trading standards office. |
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We've had an increase in shed/garage burglaries and no doubt this will get worse on the run up to Christmas. Without realising it, you probably have a lot of valuable property in your sheds and outbuildings and you don't pay as much attention to security as you should. Power tools, lawnmowers, cycles, golf clubs etc are all expensive to replace and attractive to thieves. Shed doors are notoriously easy to get into so strengthen the door and frame if you can. Outside door hinges should be secured with coach bolts or similar. Use strong padbars and close shackle padlocks. Up and over garage doors can be secured by putting padlocks through the inside runners or by fitting padlocks with a hasp and staple on either side of the door. 5 lever mortice locks are also very good on normal solid doors. Use an alarm - battery operated alarms may act as a deterrent. If you have a house alarm, you could have it upgraded to include your shed or garage. If the garage is an integral part of your house, make sure the alarm conforms to BS 4737. Check what you keep in the shed. Does your insurance cover the shed and garage and all the equipment you store? Is everything post-coded so that you could identify it if it was stolen? Do you have a note of serial numbers? Do you secure property within the shed so that even if someone did break in, they would not just be able to walk off with all your valuable items. NEVER leave cycles unlocked. |
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101 was today confirmed as the new telephone number for the public to secure advice and action on community safety and anti-social behaviour issues. The service is designed to improve the delivery of non-emergency services by ensuring a better co-ordinated response by local agencies, while freeing up the 999 service to handle emergency incidents. read the full press release here. (Note: The first wave involves partnerships between police forces and local authorities in the Hampshire Police force area, Northumbria Police force area, Cardiff in South Wales, Sheffield in South Yorkshire and Leicester City & Rutland County in Leicestershire) |
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About National Identity Fraud Prevention Week™ National Identity Fraud Prevention Week is the UK’s only nationwide awareness campaign designed to help you protect yourself and your business from identity fraud, one of the UK’s fastest growing crimes. Research commissioned by Fellowes for the first ever national awareness week last year showed that whilst people are worried about the risks of identity fraud, over 18 million of us are simply not doing enough to protect our identities. The ID Fraud site has been designed to help you and your business understand how identity fraud occurs and how you can take steps to protect yourself. You can download your free guide to Protecting Your Identity or you can take our online Identity Fraud – Are You At Risk? Test to assess how safe your identity really is. National Identity Fraud Prevention Week is an initiative launched by leading UK organisations: Metropolitan Police, CIFAS, Federation of Small Businesses, Callcredit, Experian, Equifax, Crimestoppers, Identity and Passport Service and Fellowes. |
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From recent enforcement patrols carried out by Council Licensing Officers, it has become quite apparent that there is genuine confusion amongst the public concerning the difference between Taxi and Private Hire Cars. Taxis in Peterborough are a very distinctive shape, i.e. the traditional London Cab [Hackney]. These vehicles can be hailed in the street, picked up from a Taxi Rank or booked in advance. Private Hire vehicles include most makes and models. They can only be booked in advance. The journey is not insured unless it is booked in advance. These vehicles cannot be hailed in the street or pick up from a rank. Lawfully operating Taxi and Private Hire vehicles in Peterborough are easily distinguished. Both types of vehicle display a plate licensed by Peterborough City Council [P.C.C.] at the rear. The plate clearly displays an individual reference number, the vehicle's registration number and the number of passengers it is licensed to carry. The driver is required to wear a P.C.C. Identity badge. This badge displays a photograph of the driver along with his individual badge number. In addition there is also a requirement to display a fare card within sight of the passengers, inside the vehicle. As well as displaying tariffs it also displays the vehicle's individual reference number, which corresponds with the same number on the plate displayed on the rear. Private Hire vehicles are required to display door signs showing they are for private hire.
If you are going to be out late, try to arrange a lift home or book a taxi. Check that the taxi that arrives is the one you ordered. Ask for a description of the car – colour, make, etc – and check this when it arrives. If you gave your name when you booked, check that the driver can tell you it before you get in. When you get home, ask the driver to wait until you are inside. There are many reputable mini-cab or private hire car companies, but these must be booked either at their office or by phone. In some cases the driver will carry identification. Always keep the number of a reliable firm handy. Avoid mini-cabs or private hire cars that tout for business. Always sit behind the driver. If you feel uneasy, ask to be let out in a well-lit area where there are plenty of people If in any doubt, don’t get in a taxi. Those wishing to register a complaint concerning the driver or any aspect of the journey should contact the Taxi Enforcement Team on 01733 452352 or in writing to: Taxi Enforcement, Chauffeur's Cottage, St. Peter's Road, Peterborough PE1 1YX |
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That is the message going out in a new initiative Cambridgeshire Constabulary has joined to encourage people to safeguard their property. Called “Immobilise” it aims to help reduce mobile phone crime and robbery. Immobilise is a secure database service that allows you to register your mobile phones, lap tops, ipods, sat navs, in-car music systems, cycles (frame numbers) or any other valuables that have a unique serial number. Registering is free, quick and easy. Once a phone is registered, should the phone be lost or stolen, it can be reported online and the phone immobilised immediately by all service providers. It also enables police officers to search the database for the rightful owner of any recovered property and quickly re-unite them with their property. Ellen Muirhead, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, comments “The use of this database is an excellent tool in fighting robbery as it takes the value out of anything stolen. We would therefore encourage people to log on to the site and register their property”. Other forces using the scheme have significantly reduced the false reporting of theft and street robbery for phones. The service is supported by amongst others The Home Office, The Mobile Industry Crime Action Forum, The Metropolitan Police, Transport For London, The National Mobile Phone Crime Unit, and almost all the major UK Police forces. Anyone wishing to enter the details of their mobile phone, or other property, onto the database should log on to www.immobilise.com for more information. To find your unique mobile IMEI number just enter *#06# into the phone and the number will appear. |
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We've had many emails concerning dogs ranging from those allowed to run loose to fouling of footpaths and play areas. Extra bins were secured for the path from Park Farm Way to the river and PCC advise that dog owners can use any of the public bins to dispose of dog waste so long as it is bagged. Alternatively please take it home and dispose of it safely? A dog is not allowed to bite. Not even once! So the very first time that a dog acts dangerously could end up in a Court. Generally a dog is regarded as not being under proper control if it is neither on a lead nor muzzled. Letters from members There are so many owners of dogs walking along the river path, in what I class as a walk around the block, without their dogs being on a lead. On a typical evening when walking my dog, I have to stop and pick my dog up two or three times due to other peoples dogs running up to mine and sometimes jumping up at me to get at my dog that is in my arms. They smile or laugh and say "they won’t hurt you". No one knows their pet 100% and what if my dog, that is always on a lead, hurt’s theirs because he feels threatened. He is only a small dog. I feel I am a responsible dog lover, which does not want to put myself or my dog in danger from other people’s irresponsibility and sometimes rude comments. There are also a lot of parents and grandparents with their small children walking or cycling along the river path in front of our house. Surely they are also at risk. Do the laws on cleaning up dog mess apply in Park Farm? Although the area is looking much smarter there are still some irresponsible dog owners who don't bother to clear up after their dog. Some even leave the mess on footpaths and in the childrens play area. I thought it was well known - the dangers from dog mess which can lead to blindness and other complications? Can you please advise? I hope those idiots who see fit to smash bottles on footpaths and cycle ways feel really proud of the fact that my dog cut his paw badly today while out walking. I bet some children have also fallen foul of these idiots? Stupid! Just Stupid! What is the Law? Responsible Ownership •Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 - This act applies in Park Farm. Local authorities have the power to introduce and enforce dog fouling byelaws under which a person in charge of a dog can be heavily fined for allowing dogs to foul in a public place. This designated land may include roads, parks and other public areas within the local authority’s boundaries; in fact any land which is open to the air and to which the public are permitted to have access. An offence is committed if a person in charge of a dog fails to clean up its faeces. It is no defence to claim ignorance of the dog's actions, the law, or not to have a device available to remove the faeces. This could result in a prosecution and fine. Dog faeces in public areas are unsightly, unsanitary and unsafe. There are several diseases which can be spread from dog waste including Giardiasis, Hookworm and Salmonellosis. Other less common diseases which can be spread from dog waste are Toxocariasis, Q Fever, Lung Fluke Disease, Leishmaniasis, dog tapeworm and broad tapeworm. Organisms causing these diseases move from the dog waste into the environment. They can be carried by flies and other insects, wind and dust, or balls and toys that come into contact with faeces. The germs can be ingested by people and begin to grow in the body, where infection continues to spread. The entire community will benefit when dog waste is picked up and disposed of properly. Identification • Control of Dogs Order 1992 This requires that every dog, while in a public place, wears a collar with the name and address of his owner inscribed on it or on a disc attached to it. If a collar is not worn when out in a public place, the dog may be seized by the police and treated as a stray. Also the owner, and any person in charge of the dog permitting him to be in a public place without a collar, will each be guilty of an offence and may be prosecuted and fined. If your dog does stray, you should immediately contact your local dog warden (through the Environmental Health Department at your local council) and the local police station. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows for your dog to be seized and sold or destroyed if unclaimed after a seven day period. Control • Town Police Clauses Act 1847 These Acts make it an offence to allow an unmuzzled, ferocious dog to be left at large, or for a person to set on or to urge any dog attack, worry or put in fear any person or animal in the street. • Dogs Act 1871 Under this Act, a court may, upon complaint that a dog is dangerous and not kept under proper control, order the owner to keep him under proper control or to be destroyed. • Animals Act 1971 Under this Act a dog may be shot, without warning, by a farmer for worrying his livestock and the owner could face criminal prosecution for the same offence under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953. • Road Traffic Act 1988 This makes it an offence to have a dog on a designated road without the dog being held on a lead. •Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 This Act allows local authorities to designate areas of land where dogs must be kept on leads, or where dogs are excluded and also place limits on the number of dogs walked by a single person. • Guard Dogs Act 1975 It is an offence to use or permit the use of a guard dog on any premises unless the handler, who is capable of controlling him, is present on the premises and the dog is under control. The dog must be secured so that he is not at liberty to go about the premises. A warning that a guard dog is present must be clearly exhibited at each entrance to the premises. • Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) 1991 There are two main sections to this Act. Section 1 applies to four specific breeds of dog including ‘the type of dog known as the pit bull terrier’. Owners of these breeds had to comply with certain legal requirements, including having their dog registered, neutered, microchipped and tattooed. Section 3 applies to all dogs, making it a criminal offence to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place. This includes instances where there is fear that an injury might occur. Owners found guilty under either section of the Act could have their dog destroyed, face the possibility of six months in prison and/or a fine not exceeding level 5 (at present up to £5,000). Protection of Animals There are several Acts on the Statute Book which protect dogs from ill treatment, among them are the following: • The Protection of Animals Act 1911 This makes it an offence to cruelly beat, kick, ill treat, torture, infuriate or terrify any animal. It is also an offence by action or omission to cause unnecessary suffering, or, being the owner, permit any unnecessary suffering to be caused to the animal. This Act was amended to allow an owner to be banned from keeping a dog either for life or for such a period as the court thinks fit. • Abandonment of Animals Act 1960 This Act extends the definition of cruelty to include abandonment of an animal. |
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Please be aware that there has been an increase in the theft of pedal cycles across the sector. Cycles are being stolen while on the street and from garden sheds and garages. Post code your cycle and make a note of the make, model and serial number. This will make it much easier for it to be identified if it does go missing. When you leave your cycle use a good strong lock. Lock it to something permanent such as a telegraph pole or properly anchored cycle racks. When leaving your cycle in the garage or shed, again lock it up, and ensure the garage or shed is locked too. It makes it far harder for an offender to take. Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch offer a free Bicycle Marking Service. Please contact your street coordinator, click here or call 07939 664788 to arrange an appointment. |
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Considering the rain and gales the turnout was better than expected. In total we managed to security mark nearly 50 items including 20 Mobile Phones, 17 Bicycles and all sorts of other items including i-pods, PSP's, Camcorders and even a Car Radio. Two parties enquired about membership, full house security marking and fire safety checks which we aim to follow up shortly. The aim of the day was not only to security mark property in Park Farm and Stanground but also to raise more money for the replacement of equipment damaged by vandals at Easter for Heritage Park Primary School through voluntary contributions. £21.00 was raised on the day and will be given to the school next week. Thank you to all those who gave their support especially the team of volunteers manning the roadshow, PCC, Peterborough Police, EDF Energy, The ET, Lite FM, Hereward Radio and BBC Radio Cambridgeshire for their time and efforts and to those who attended and contributed to this very worthy cause. |
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When somebody turns up on your doorstep asking for money or help, they're often not who they say they are. It's a common scenario: somebody knocks on your door and tells you their car has broken down, and could you loan them some cash? They promise to pay you back - they'll just drop the money through your mail slot. The only problem? It's a scam. Variations on the theme There are dozens of scams like this in operation at any given time. There's the 'ran out of petrol and left my wallet at home' scam. The 'my mother's sick and I need money for a cab' scam. The list is as endless as the human imagination. Scamsters can be endlessly creative. Pushing their cars up the street, for example, and stopping passers-by asking for cash for petrol. Then getting in their perfectly working cars and driving away. Distraction thefts The more dangerous and complex scams involve people pretending to be from utilities companies and asking for access to homes. There are around 12,000 reported incidents of 'distraction burglary' every year - when callers get into a person's home through false pretenses, and then steal cash or valuables while the home-owner is distracted. They often work in pairs - with one person distracting the resident while the other is rifling through their belongings. Be cautious When a stranger rings your bell, be cautious. Don't let anybody in unless you are expecting them. Representatives of the water, gas and electric companies rarely make house calls without appointments. If there is a real gas or water emergency, police and firefighters are likely to be present. There are some simple precautions you can take to help ensure you don't become a victim:
Lock, Stop, Chain, Check To learn more, contact your local council, social services office or Age Concern centre. They can advise you on installing door viewers, chains and personal alarms, all of which can make you safer when a stranger calls. |
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Police in Peterborough are reminding residents to keep their shed safe this summer. The warning comes as part of the Safer Summer campaign - which this year is again focusing on home and personal security, from keeping your house secure to stopping your shed or garage from becoming a target and how to avoid becoming the victim of burglary. Philip Mylchreest, crime reduction officer said: "Garden sheds and garages are often undervalued -we use them to store a huge range of things such as garden equipment, pedal cycles, motor cycles, power tools and many other items often difficult or expensive to replace. "Add up the replacement cost of all your stored property and you will be amazed - yet sheds and garages are still often poorly protected, when simple measures could help prevent the theft of your property." Advice from the community safety department at Bridge Street Police Station includes: When not using the shed or garage, keep it locked. Many thefts are committed by the "walk-in" thief who will take just a few seconds to help himself to your property. Consider fitting a security light, both for your convenience and to alert you to any trespasser. Battery powered alarms, or an extension to the house alarm, could be fitted to the shed or garage. Use a cable or chain to lock various items together. A bike is hard to steal if it is connected to a wheel barrow and a lawn mower. Use some form of security marking to put your postcode and house number on your property. |
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Summer is here and the vast majority of you will be going off on your holidays or leaving your homes insecure due to the hot weather. We have had an increase of 'walk in' burglaries in the area so I have gathered some information to remind you how to keep your home secure. Please read through and pass to your neighbours. FACT - Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves. FACT - In two out of ten burglaries they don’t even have to use force – they get in through an open door or window. Look at your home through the burglar’s eyes – are there places where they could break in unseen? Have you fitted strong locks on your doors and windows? Would they have to make a lot of noise by breaking glass? Reduce the risk of burglary happening to you by making sure you’ve taken these simple precautions. For a relatively small outlay you could make your home more secure and buy peace of mind into the bargain. FACT -Most burglaries happen when a house or flat is empty, so: Use time switches – available from DIY shops – to turn on lights, radios and other appliances when you’re out. Don’t tempt the thief – keep all valuable items out of sight. Don’t advertise your absence when you’re on holiday, or even when out at work or shopping. Most burglars will only tackle an empty house. If you can, get a friend or neighbour to look after your home when you’re away, by collecting your post, drawing your curtains at night and generally making the place look lived in. And be prepared to do the same for them. Often full of expensive tools ideal for breaking into the rest of the house – and often left unlocked. Never leave a garage or garden shed unlocked, especially if it has a connecting door to the house – a thief could get in and work on the inner door in privacy. Fit shed and garage doors with a strong padlock and make sure that they are solid enough not to be kicked in. Lock ladders inside the garage or shed to stop a thief using them to reach inaccessible windows. If there is no room inside, chain or padlock them horizontally to a sturdy bracket on an outside wall. Check for weak spots where a thief could get in – a low or sagging fence, or a back gate with weak lock. A thorny hedge along the boundary can act as a deterrent. But make sure that the front of the house is still visible to passers-by so that a burglar can’t work unseen. If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police. |
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Please be aware that we have received reports of an individual in the Peterborough area posing as Red Cross volunteer interpreter. 
We are experiencing opportunist type burglaries in the area at the moment and we need your help in putting a stop to these. 
Garden sheds tend to be places where people store items which may not be
used for some time or they may be used regularly to store bicycles but in
either case the shed and property is often left insecure.
Alert! New Distraction Burglary Method - 27th July 2009 
Please be aware that theft from motor vehicles have been reported in the past fortnight in the following streets; Phoenix Close, Fleet Way, High Street, Fletton Avenue, Stuart Close, Chapel Street and Lawson Avenue - during evening and early hours of the morning. 
PFNHW presents in association with Cambridgeshire Constabulary our fifth Property Marking Roadshow.
Christmas is a busy time for most of us and it is easy to get carried away
with all the excitement. Thieves also get excited around Christmas time
because we sometimes forget about securing our vehicles and protecting our
property.
As you may be aware from media sources that today marks the start of
Operation Brightspark. This proactive operation will run every evening
between today and the 5th November, covering both Halloween and Bonfire
Night. Members of your Neighbourhood Policing Team will conduct targeted
patrols between 16:00hrs and 00:00hrs to combat anti-social behaviour,
underage drinking and firework misuse. Further information on this campaign
can be found on the Constabulary website by following this link:
We have had several reports of cars being broken into at the car park of
Serpentine Green, Hampton Hargate over the last few days. They are gaining
entry by smashing the windows and ransacking the glove compartments, some
cars have had stereo systems and tax discs stolen.
Once again following the receipt of a photo taken by an alert NHW member, Police have identified and taken appropriate action against a youth caught riding a mini moto on the Green Wheel. 
Cambridgeshire Trading Standards are once again warning residents to be extremely cautious when buying goods or services at the door. If someone knocks on your door offering to do work for you or stating you need work doing on your property please stop and ask yourself if this is really TRUE. You should then ask friends or relatives if they can recommend a trader to come round and check whether this work is required. If you already know the work does need doing then seek 2 or 3 quotes before you agree to have any work done by any trader.
Since Friday (July 25), there have been 22 burglaries in the city, 14 of which were at properties where windows or patio doors had been left open. 
company of PCSO's Jerry Marek and
Mohammed Haleem and great to be able to support a local community fundraising event. As no bicycles were allowed onto the playing field it was all mobile phones this time and with 4 new members signing up a very successful and worthwhile day.
Please be aware of companies using hard selling tactics. These are legal firms selling a legitimate product often by cold calling. Once invited into a home, they can resort to hard selling tactics which can result in high lease or maintenance costs for the sale. An area where this has been previously seen are security firms selling alarms and associated products.
I would like to mention the problem with mini motos again.
Phishing involves email or pop-up messages appearing that claim to be from a business or organisation you may deal with, for example, an internet service provider, bank or online payment service. The message may ask you to 'update', 'validate', or 'confirm' your account information. 
Please be vigilant and report anything suspicious or that you feel may be dangerous to either the Police on 0845 456 456 4 EDF direct on 0800 587 3243 or contact your street coordinator. 
Police have today launched a new campaign to tackle drink-related crime and disorder in Peterborough.
For more information about the Stop Hate helpline visit 
One of our lady members has kindly offered to share her traumatic experience from last weekend in a hope that it will remind others that you just can't be too careful and that criminals are getting more and more daring in their methods.
This morning saw the first dead of night street patrol performed in Park Farm. The patrol was out until 4am and reported back as all quiet except for one small silver car seen cruising about. A part index number and driver description were taken and this will be passed to the police should there be any reports of any crime overnight.
Please be aware that National Grid are currently undertaking a Gas Meter Exchange Programme across Cambridgeshire.
A special anniversary is being celebrated this week - the first anniversary of Cambridgeshire Constabulary's new helicopter.
BOGUS workmen conned an elderly woman out of more than £4,000 by posing as genuine workmen.
You'll find them on Park Farm Way as you approach from either Whittlesey Road or Ramsey Way. PFNHW has purchased and erected 2 new Smartwater Signs to cover our catchment area. The signs warn potential thieves and burglars that some properties in the area are protected by the latest crime prevention technology and they best go elsewhere.
