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Newsletter of CITY & COUNTY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – (LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE)
Working in SUPPORT of LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE.
Charity No. 1072275
Issue 48/2016
The City & County Neighbourhood Watch is here to represent the concerns of members and their families. We operate entirely outside the police chain of command, so we can always promise an independent and confidential service
Working in SUPPORT of LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
CITY & COUNTY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE)
SAVE THE DATE! - THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2017 - 7.30pm
CITY & COUNTY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
MEMBERS YEARLY MEETING
ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH HALL
Have you visited City and County Neighbourhood Watch (Leicester & Leicestershire) Website recently?
www.neighbourhoodwatchleicester.net
Keep up to date with the latest news: Number of articles (as at 5 December 2016)
LOCAL NEWS – Blaby District: 91 – Charnwood Borough: 228 – Harborough District: 171 - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough: 199 - Leicester City: 1,006 – Leicestershire County: 223 – Melton Borough: 100 – North West Leicestershire District: 252 – Oadby & Wigston Borough: 109 – Rutland County: 18
EAST MIDLANDS NEWS – Derbyshire: 2,331 – Lincolnshire: 981 – Northamptonshire: 1,406 – Nottinghamshire: 797
NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY - 194
CITY & COUNTY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
CARD DEFENDERS – Update
City and County Neighbourhood Watch Association (Leicester & Leicestershire) (CCNWA) during the past week have received a further substantial number of requests for Card Defenders from residents in Burbage and surrounding areas, who are not subscribing members of CCNWA.
This is a result of Burbage Neighbourhood Watch, which is nothing to do with CCNWA, mistakenly submitting an item from a CCNWA Newsletter, to the ‘Local Rock’ publication.
TO BE CLEAR: CARD DEFENDERS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBING MEMBERS OF CCNWA,
CONSEQUENTLY WE ARE SORRY BUT ANYONE WHO AS REQUESTED CARD DEFENDERS, AND IS NOT A SUBCRIBING MEMBER OF CCNWA WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY.
CCNWA IS FULLY FUNDED BY THE MEMBERSHIP, WITH NO OTHER FUNDING.
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
A 'special' night to mark 185 years
Specials near the Clock Tower in Leicester City Centre
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Issued on 4/12/16 at 6:33 p.m.
60 specials from Leicestershire Police took the lead on policing a busy night shift across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, to celebrate 185 years of the Special Constabulary.
Last night (Saturday 3 December) the specials patrolled all over the county, making a total of 17 arrests and dealing with numerous incidents including a sexual assault, several public order offences and an assault against a police officer.
Inspector Manjit Atwal supervised the night, and said:
“The time flew by, which was purely down to the efficiency of the specials reacting to the large number of jobs coming in. It was a busy night and they should be proud of themselves, especially considering the range of situations they dealt with. It was brilliant to see the special and regular officers supporting each other so well, and I certainly look forward to us working closely in the future.”
Leicestershire Police are proud to have almost 300 specials who regularly volunteer their time to policing. Specials hold the same powers as regular police officers, and this year they’ve already dedicated over 70,000 hours helping the force keep our communities safer.
Special Chief Inspector Phil Smith said:
“The specials did a sterling job last night, with many staying on much later than we had initially anticipated. I am honoured to lead such a remarkable group of officers, and it was an excellent way for us all to celebrate the anniversary of the Special Constabulary. It gave us a chance to really show our capabilities in policing, and demonstrate just how far we’ve come in 185 years.”
On Saturday 15 October 1831, an Act was passed where special constables were granted all the same “powers, authorities, advantages and immunities” as regular officers. A second Act was passed in 1835, which redefined the Special Constabulary as a voluntary organisation, as it has remained ever since.
The following February saw the appointment of Frederick Goodyer as the first Head Constable of Leicester Borough Police, and a couple of years later the force introduced its very own Special Constabulary.
Sergeant Jamie Osborne, Lead for Specials, said:
“The work that specials carry out is hugely appreciated force wide, and last night provided a unique and fascinating insight into their lives and work. It’s a rewarding role and yesterday they proved that you really can make a difference to your community. I’d like to extend my gratitude to everyone involved, and I hope that they enjoyed the night as much as I did.”
If you missed it, we broadcasted live updates on our Facebook and twitter accounts throughout the night, so please follow us and search for posts with #SpecialNight185.
If you're interested in becoming a special, please come to our next information seminar on Thursday 15 December, at Leicestershire Police Headquarters. The seminar is your chance to find out everything from the initial application process to the duties you’d be working, and serving specials will be present to answer any questions you may have.
To register your interest, simply email your contact details to .
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Specials crackdown on illegal drivers
Traffic Operation in Leicester
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Issued on 28/11/16 at 4:48 p.m.
Special constables from Leicestershire Police stopped over a hundred motorists on Friday night (25 November), to begin the Christmas crackdown on those driving illegally.
The stop-test operation was based at a check-site in the Humberstone Road area of East Leicester, and is the first of many to be undertaken to help keep the roads safe throughout the festive season.
Over the course of the evening, more than 35 tickets were issued, 10 drivers were caught speeding, four cars were seized and a man was arrested for drink-driving.
Special Sergeant Sam Watson organised the operation and said:
“The whole evening was a fantastic team effort. It was the first time that many of the specials had issued tickets and it was a great chance for them to develop their skills. We also carried out breathalyser tests, seized an untaxed car and found three more drivers without insurance. I’m pleased that we could help make the roads safer for everyone.”
24 specials worked the night shift, and offered FATAL 4 advice to hundreds of motorists.
FATAL 4 refers to the four offences recognised as being the main causes of serious and fatal road collisions; drink-driving, speeding, using a mobile phone and not wearing a seatbelt.
Inspector Steff Shellard, Commander of Neighbourhood Policing for East Leicester, said:
“We are mindful that the festive season can present opportunities where people are tempted to get behind the wheel when they shouldn’t. I hope that Friday night helped to get our road safety messages across to drivers, and as a force, we feel privileged to have such hardworking specials volunteering with us.”
Leicestershire Police specials are volunteer police officers with the same powers as regular officers, they work alongside and support regular officers to tackle crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
If you’re interested in becoming a special, or finding out more about the role, please come to our next Specials Information Seminar on Thursday 15 December.
The seminar is designed to give you a unique insight into the life of a special, right from the initial application to the day to day duties. You’ll also have the opportunity to have a go on the push-pull machine used in our fitness tests.
Please make sure to register your interest online, or alternatively you can email with your contact details and the relevant date (Thursday 15 December).
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Dedicated Cybercrime Unit launched
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Issued on 28/11/16 at 2:27 p.m.
Leicestershire Police has launched a dedicated Cybercrime Unit to investigate crimes which are being committed using the internet and other forms of technology, such as social media or smart phones.
Cyber criminals are exploiting the speed, convenience and anonymity of the internet to commit a range of offences. The new team will support victims of cybercrime and investigate complex crimes such as website defacement, computer or network hacking, or distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks.
Detective Chief Superintendent David Sandall said: “The number of cyber dependent crimes is increasing and Leicestershire Police has invested in its cybercrime capability to reassure our communities that we can investigate online attacks.
“We have specialist teams, including digital media investigators, a high tech crime unit, and now a cybercrime unit, which are dedicated to investigating all reports of online crime. We can quickly assess the activity and respond to the victims.”
Detective Sergeant Charles Edwards and Detective Constable Ben Dunkley both work in the Cybercrime Unit and have been trained to ensure that cybercrime of any level can be appropriately investigated.
Detective Sergeant Edwards said: “Cybercrime poses some unique challenges which we are keen to tackle. Already we have seen several local examples of website defacement, where visual changes have been made to a site, and ransomware which involves money being paid to remove malicious software that blocks access to your computer. These crimes can, and do cause great distress to both individuals and businesses”
Samantha Hancock, Leicestershire Police’s newly appointed Cyber Protect Officer, said: “80% of cybercrime is avoidable and there are a number of simple, practical and free steps that we can all take to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. These include using strong passwords and making sure that your device software is running the most up to date versions.
“We aim to help raise awareness of the scams that are happening nationally so that we can help make cyberspace a safer place for you to be.”
For more advice and information relating to the prevention of cybercrime visit Leicestershire Police's online safety page or Get Safe Online
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
CRIME PREVENTION
Caravans
Many of us will be travelling off in our caravans at some point in the year, and just like any other holiday, it is important to ensure you take all the necessary precautions.
· similar to how you would do at home, ensuring windows and doors are closed and locked when you leave the vehicle will make it extra difficult for thieves.
· while they are stationary caravans can be tempting to thieves, so by attaching a wheel lock or clamp to it will add extra security and give you peace of mind on your holiday. Intruder alarms are advised and if you already have one installed, remember to set it.
· security lighting is also a good idea as it can come on automatically when it gets dark and gives the impression someone is inside. This, in turn, deters criminals and will give you peace of mind.
If the caravan you have bought is not already registered with the Caravan Registration and Identification Scheme (CRiS), you should seriously think of registering your vehicle and having it electronically tagged. This will help the police to identify and return your caravan if it is stolen.
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
POLICE
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM
EASTERN COUNTIES NPA
MELTON TOWN CENTRE
The Melton town centre neighbourhood beat covers Melton Mowbray's town centre from The Cattle Market and Snow Hill Industrial Estate in the north to the town's railway station in the south. It also ranges from Egerton Park in the West to St Mary's Hospital in the East.
The beat is located centrally within Melton Mowbray town and includes the main retail shopping area within a large pedestrian zone. It also includes St Mary's Church and the nearby town estate parks at Play Close and Egerton Park. It is served by parts of several Melton Borough Wards including Egerton, Newport, Craven, Warwick and Dorian. The beat has a vibrant night time economy that includes eighteen public houses.
Each dedicated neighbourhood team is supported by the Special Constabulary.
Your dedicated neighbourhood team
Sgt Paul Kear
Collar number: 923
I joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and have worked across the entire force area at some point. I have been at Melton Mowbray since October 2011, policing all the neighbourhoods during this time. I work with a great team of officers and partners, between us we try our best to solve problems and hopefully make a difference for the better in all Melton's communities.
· Send an email to your neighbourhood team
· Leave a voicemail for Sgt Paul Kear by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 0923.
PC Thomas Hamilton-Rutter
Collar number: 1907
Firstly I'd like to say thank you for taking the time to discover who the Melton Town Centre Team are.
I first joined Leicestershire Police as a PCSO before moving across to become a Police Constable.
During this time I've worked for Leicestershire Police in a wide variety of roles both in Uniform and as an Investigator within CID. I am looking forward to bringing this experience to my role as the Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer for the Town Centre, working with the other beat officers and our partner agencies so we can keep our community safe.
When you see me, or any other member of the team, then please stop and speak with us and raise any concerns or issues you may have.
Twitter: #PCTom
· Send an email to your neighbourhood team
· Leave a voicemail for PC Thomas Hamilton-Rutter by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 1907.