PC255 Tina Fairness is the new Community Police Officer for the
Barking and Darmsden area, following the retirement of PC466 Dave
Clark retired 8th November 2009. She takes up her new
role on 18th March.
PCSO 3183 Vince Whitrow is the Community Support
Officer.
Safer
Neighbourhoods Mid Suffolk South Team
December 2009
Report
Safer Neighbourhood Team
Newsletter
SUFFOLK’S PLEDGE TO KEEP COMMUNITIES
UPDATED
Suffolk Constabulary’s commitment to keeping communities updated
on how local issues are being tackled is being strengthened this
month with the launch of a newsletter for each of the 30 Safer
Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs).
SNTs work with the public and other agencies, including local
authorities, to create safer and secure neighbourhoods where
residents, police and partners all work together to identify,
understand and tackle the issues that matter the most.
Through partnership working communities get a real say in
deciding the priorities for the area in which they live. This
allows the police to provide long-term, local solutions to local
problems.
From this month (December), each SNT will issue its own
quarterly newsletter containing details of how the team can be
contacted, the three priorities set by the public, how they have
tackled a previously identified issue in the area, local crime
statistics, details on the Policing Pledge, information about the
Suffolk Police Authority and any upcoming public meetings.
The scheme is part of the force’s commitment to delivering the
Policing Pledge, which gives the public a clear minimum standard of
service. With national and local elements, the Pledge outlines what
the public can expect from their police service and ensures their
voice is heard in setting priorities and influencing actions.
Providing an update on the progress the SNT is making is a key
element of the communication with local residents.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Stewart Gull says,
“Communication is key to delivering the Policing Pledge and these
newsletters will update local communities on our progress, local
crime and policing issues. It is vital that the public are aware of
all the excellent work that the Safer Neighbourhood Teams carry out
within their local communities. These newsletters will provide a
personal way of relaying this information.”
The newsletters will be available at local police stations and
handed out by officers. Each SNT newsletter can also be downloaded,
by logging on to
www.safersuffolk.org.uk
and entering your postcode.
New Mobile Police Station
visits Barking
Suffolk Constabulary and the Mid
Suffolk Local Strategic Partnership have joined forces to fund a
new mobile Police Station. The station will visit villages
including Barking on a regular basis, probably every month.
It will be parked on the corner of the Tye for approx. 1 hour to
enable residents to meet with their Safer Neighbourhood Team and
discuss any issues they may have. There will be various
leaflets on display on crime prevention, plus there will be shed
alarms, ultra violet markers, counterfeit note detection pens and
personal safety alarms available
for purchase.
The first visit took place on Monday 1st September and
residents
met with PCSO Sian Uttley and PCSO Steve Pendergast.
New Safer
Neighbourhoods
MidSuffolk South Team Homepage
http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/SaferSuffolk/MidSuffolkSouth
SuffolkPolice
encourage use of
Immobilise web site to register property
Everyone wants the latest technology - the most up-to-date mobile
phone, that new MP3 player, or a satellite navigation system for
the car, unfortunately so do thieves.
Securing your property throughout the festive season needs to be a
top priority. Suffolk Police is encouraging everyone to visit the
website
www.immobilise.com
which is a free website, where you can keep an online inventory of
your property. This not only helps you to get back your belongings
in case of theft, but will also help you fill out insurance claims,
should the worst happen.
New Child Car Seats
Legislation
Follow the link to view details the
new child car seat
legislation
www.childcarseats.org.uk
CAR CRIME can be distressing: losing your handbag,
briefcase, laptop computer or wallet from your car, the
inconvenience of the mess caused by breaking glass, waiting for
repairs or for your insurer to pay. A lot of crime results from
criminals seeing opportunities and taking them. You can outsmart
them by following this simple advice.
SECURITY
CHECKLIST
- Lock doors, windows and the
sunroof.
- Electronic
immobilisers prevent thieves starting your engine.
- Car alarms
can deter thieves from stealing your car or taking items from
it.
- Use a
steering lock or other security device.
- Have a
lockable fuel cap.
- Locking
wheel nuts are easy to fit and stop thieves taking your
wheels.
DON'T DISPLAY-- REMOVE THE TEMPTATION
- Never leave
items on display when you park, better still, take them with
you.
- Even an old
coat or plastic bag can tempt a thief.
- If you have
to leave items in your car, put them in the boot out of sight at
the start of your journey.
PARKING
- Think before
you park.
- If you have
a garage, use it !
- Try to park
in a well -lit and open place.
- Use an
attended car park where available, or a police approved public car
park which is part of the Safer Parking Scheme.
SECURITY
MARK all your car equipment, such as your stereo, with your
postcode. Have your car registration or VIN ( Vehicle
Identification Number ) etched on all windows and headlamps.
This advice was produced by Suffolk Constabulary Western Area Crime
Reduction Unit.
SMART USE
OF YOUR TIME CAN HELP PREVENT CAR CRIME
KEEP IT SAFE -- KEEP IT HIDDEN