PC255 Tina Fairness
Community Police Officer for the Barking and Darmsden area.
Safer
Neighbourhoods Mid Suffolk South Team
March 2011
Report
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