13 May

Dear E Cops member

At the panel meeting on Tuesday 10th May 2010 at Jack Hunt School, three new priorities were adopted.

They are:

1) Anti social behaviour in Monks Cave, Boardwalk/Thorpe Meadows, Regency Way. This is to focus on groups of youths gathering in the area drinking alcohol and littering.

2) Anti social behaviour in Swanspool and Brookfurlong.

3) Anti social behaviour in Ledbury Road shops and The Grange, to include littering, drugs and drunkenness.

The meeting was attended by about 50 residents and also included a fire safety presentation by a representative of Cambridgeshire fire and rescue.

Crimes in your area:

Please be aware that there has been a small increase in vehicle crime. Two vehicles in the Deanscroft area were subject to criminal damage, both vehicles had some property removed.

Four vehicles in the White Cross area were subject to criminal damage. Three out of the four had some of their property removed.

Two vehicles in Brookfurlong were subject to criminal damage. Also four vehicles in the Barnstock, Smallwood, Edgcote Close and Langley areas were subject to criminal damage. Three of the vehicles had property removed.

This is a reminder to remain vigilant and call police on 0345 456 456 4, or Crime stoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 should you wish to report any suspicious behaviour or a crime.


Your Neighbourhood Policing Team

8 May

The next Neighbourhood Panel Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 May 2010 at 7pm at Jack Hunt School, Bradwell Road entrance.  This meeting gives you the opportunity to voice your concerns about your community and help set the priorities.

23 March

Good morning all

I have just heard about two incidents in Park Farm, Stanground on 22nd March where a young male was door knocking claiming to be an ex offender trying to go straight to fund an NVQ course - he also stated he was working with probation service. There was a report last week from Orton Waterville of similar incident - when he produced an ID card it was cardboard with a picture sellotaped across it.

Please be aware that we had a similar scam in Peterborough approximately 2 years ago and it was thoroughly checked out by Community Safety then - the Probation Service, Youth Offending or the Prison Service do not use ex offenders in this way in Peterborough.

If you are visited by this individual you should report it to the police. Please also be aware of advice from both the Police and Trading Standards about buying items from door to door salesmen.

1. Fix a security chain to your door and make sure you use it before answering your front door

2. Make sure you ask for identification and check it is genuine

3. Never be pressurised into having work done or buying goods – a genuine trader will allow you a cooling off period

4. By law you must be given cancellation rights for goods or services over £35 – even if you have agreed to the visit beforehand

5. Consider paying for goods and services that cost over £100 by credit card – you will have extra protection

6. You can always say “No I don’t buy at the door” and ask the seller to leave – if they refuse ring the police

7. Think before you buy, ask yourself the following:

· Do I want it?
· Can I afford it?
· Do I know and trust the seller?
· Do I know how to contact the seller or have I only got a mobile telephone number?
· Do I have the right to cancel?
· Is this offer too good to be true

Useful telephone numbers:

Cambridgeshire Police – in an emergency always call 999

For all non-emergencies or to contact your local
Neighbourhood policing team 0345 456 456 4

Trading Standards (Consumer Direct) 08454 040 506

Carol Aston
Community Safety Unit
Northern Division
Cambridgeshire Police

Tel 0345 456 456 4 ext 4417
Mobile 07736 342333
Mobex 7110192
Email carol.aston@cambs.pnn.police.uk

Register your property for free at www.immobilise.com

12 February

Dear Ecops member

At our panel meeting on Tuesday at the Cresset in Bretton, three new priorities were set. These were chosen by the panel from suggestions made by local residents and will be tackled in the next three months.

They are:

1) Westwood and Ravensthorpe - anti-social behaviour, including drugs, drunkenness, abandoned vehicles, dog fouling and rubbish.

2) North Bretton - car crime and anti-social behaviour in Linkside area.

3) West Town, Vintners Close - anti-social behaviour. Youths in hallways/bin cupboards of flats which are occupied mostly by elderly people.

The meeting was attended by about 50 residents and also included a budget presentation by the police authority.

Updates were provided on the previous three priorities.

PCSO Louise Waldron
(on behalf of your Neighbourhood Policing Team)

11 February

Dear member,

A local school boy was recently caught shoplifting on CCTV at a shop in Netherton. Working with the Safer Schools PCSO, we took the boy back to the shop to apologise and the shopkeeper was reimbursed for the items taken. The boy was banned from the shop and will be made to do some community work.

His parents were also made aware and his school has punished him. As a result, he is very remorseful. This was a good result, achieved through teamwork by the Safer Schools officer and your local neighbourhood policing team.

Regards,

PCSO 7178 Ronnie Durrell.

21 January

Dear Ecops Member

Have Your Say!

Would you like an opportunity to shape the priorities set by your local policing team?

Now you can do just that……

We’re holding a Urban Neighbourhood Open Panel on:

Tuesday 9th February 2010 @ 7pm The Cresset, Bretton

This is your chance to get involved with deciding which issues are tackled in your area, which means you’ll be able to play an active role in helping to make your neighbourhood safer.

We look forward to seeing you all there

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team

5 January 2010

Dear e-cop member,

We are committed to making our neighbourhoods a safer environment for everyone to live and work. There are many ways you can make a difference too.

Have your say on policing where you live:

There are several ways in which you can contact your team to let us know what issues or concerns you are experiencing where you live. Why not pop into your local police station or telephone us? The telephone number you need is 0345 456 456 4. You can leave a message for the team online or attend one of our many engagement events held across the neighbourhood.  Check out the 'dates for your diary' section on the website for details at www.cambs-police.co.uk

Why not attend your next panel meeting? Held quarterly, police and partners come together to discuss neighbourhood issues with local residents. This is your opportunity to inform us of any concerns or issues you have and help shape our priorities for your area.

The Panel Priorities at this time are:
- Drugs issues, anti-social behaviour and drinking issues around Regency Way
- Disorderly behaviour and drink related anti social behaviour in the vicinity of the Copeland Centre.
- Anti social behaviour in West Town

Your next Panel Meeting is to be held on Tuesday 9th February 2010 at 7pm at The Cresset, Bretton.

Neighbourhood Watch:

Neighbourhood Watch is a community initiative which is supported by the police but owned and run by local residents. It aims to help people protect themselves and their property from crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents to the police and by fostering a community spirit.

Contact us and we will put you in touch with local coordinator's or give you details on how to set up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your street.

Other Community Safety Schemes:

As well as Neighbourhood Watch, there are a number of other schemes operating in Cambridgeshire that you can get involved with. Businesses can get additional support and information from Business Against Crime (BAC) schemes, as well as groups set up to support specific business types including Fore-court Watch: people living in rural areas and horse owners might be interested to find out more about the Countryside Watch scheme or the Horse Watch scheme.

Become a Speedwatch Volunteer:

If you're worried about speeding vehicles in your neighbourhood, why not become a Speedwatch volunteer and carry out speed checks in your area?

More information can be found about all these schemes by logging onto www.cambs-police.co.uk or by calling your Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Thank you

Norm McCallum
Pc1213
Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team Constable

1 December 2009

Dear Member

We have now launched a dedicated phone number for people with communication difficulties.

The police enhancement access line (PEAL) is available 24 hours a day for non-emergency calls for anyone who has a communication difficulty.

Those wanting to use the system must register first to ensure their details are already in the system.  They will then be given the dedicated number which allow them to contact specially trained call taker.

The scheme can be used for all non-emergency calls.  In the event of an emergency people should always call 999.

For more information about the scheme contact the police service centre on 0345 456 456 4 or visit the force website – www.cambs.police.uk.

Regards
Your local team

4 September 2009

Over 60 and concerned about home security?

Cambridgeshire Police Shrievalty Trust is a registered charity providing a free service to victims of burglary aged 65 or more who live in Cambridgeshire. The Scheme’s security advisors repair minor damage caused by the criminal and then install door chains, alarms and other security devices.

They will provide practical help, reassurance and peace of mind at a time when it is needed most, usually within 48 hours of the burglary.

The Scheme also helps many other older people who have not been victims but who feel vulnerable and asks just £20 towards its costs from this group. In eight years 13,000 homes have been secured across the county.

Due to extra funding the Shrievalty Trust can reduce the age of recipients to 60 and drop the £20 charge to non-victims during the period to April 2010.

Although the funding only covers the city areas of Peterborough and Cambridge the Trust is confident that with the help of other groups such as parish councils and community initiatives they will secure enough funding to cover the £20 charge in the rest of the county. It doesn’t matter if you own your home or are living in rented accommodation.

If you or anyone you know is aged 65 plus and feel particularly vulnerable and would like your home secured against crime please contact The Bobby Scheme on 07866 602100.

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