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Newsletter of CITY & COUNTY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – (LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE)

Working in SUPPORT of LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE.

Charity No. 1072275

Issue 35/2017

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)

Have you visited City and County Neighbourhood Watch (Leicester & Leicestershire) Website recently?

www.neighbourhoodwatchleicester.net

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

More than 130 people apply to become police volunteers

Police support volunteers from Leicestershire Police

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Issued on 29/8/17 at 4:27 p.m.

Leicestershire Police has received a surge in applications from people wishing to join the force as police support volunteers, following a six week recruitment campaign aimed to showcase the diverse voluntary roles offered by the force.

Superintendent Shane O’Neill said: “We received 132 volunteer applications, which far exceeded our target of 100. It’s brilliant that so many people from our communities want to volunteer with us.

"We offer a huge variety of roles, and by offering just 8 hours per month, you really can make a difference to your community while simultaneously building on your skills. I look forward to welcoming the new applicants into the policing family.”

The force had eight specific roles on offer, including CCTV volunteers, cadet leaders, home security visit volunteers and police chaplains.

The new applicants will now go through the force’s recruitment process, which includes an interview, a medical declaration and security checks, before starting in their roles.

Although the recruitment campaign has ended, you can still apply to be a police volunteer. The force accepts application forms all year round, and can even tailor the voluntary roles to your skills and interests.

Please visit the website: leics.police.uk/couldyou for more information on how you could get involved.

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

ADVICE & INFORMATION

How to report possible terrorist activity

Who to contact

Call 999 if there is an immediate threat to life

If you have information about possible terrorist activity, call the police anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321

You can also call Leicestershire Police on 101 to report anything that you consider suspicious or connected with terrorism.

What is happening in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland?

Terrorism is a real and serious threat to us all. To counter the terrorist threat, we need to all work together to tackle the terrorist challenge.

We are working closely with key partner agencies and communities to tackle any extremism.

Since early 2003, the United Kingdom has had a long-term strategy for countering international terrorism, known as CONTEST.

The strategy is divided into four strands: PREVENT, PURSUE, PROTECT, and PREPARE.

Over the last few years, City and County partners have successfully developed innovative initiatives as part of the CONTEST Strategy.

What can you do to help?

Although there is no specific threat to Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, it is important that the public remain alert and aware of their surroundings. Together we can fight terrorism and make our communities safer.

Report it

We want to hear from anyone who sees anything suspicious, be it a vehicle, package or person. These are difficult to define and we advise people to rely on instinct about whether something is suspicious. In any case we would prefer people to call us if in any doubt.

We will act on it

We will act on information from the public and potential security risks will be taken seriously. This might mean that sometimes roads are closed and buildings evacuated but we are sure that people in the region understand that public safety must always be our first concern and would react in their usual patient manner.

Protecting you

We are also sending a clear message that we will take action to protect the right of all communities to pursue their way of life as they wish, free of the fear of violence and intimidation.

Helping us to help you

Vigilance on the part of the public is one of the best ways of preventing and detecting crime, including terrorist crime. We firmly believe that communities defeat terrorism. Please let us know if you have any suspicions. We don't mind if it proves to be a false alarm.

CITY CENTRE

The Castle neighbourhoodisa diversecovering all of the City Centre. In addition it covers De Montfort University, the University of Leicester,Leicester Royal Infirmary, the Leicester Tigers rugby ground andthe Clarendon Park and Riverside communities.

The Highcross and Haymarket shopping centresand Leicester's famous Market are all covered bythis neighbourhood.

Each dedicated neighbourhood team is supported by the Special Constabulary.

Your dedicated neighbourhood team

Sgt Andy Price

Collar number: 1113

I am the Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant for the Cultural Quarter and recently joined the Neighbourhood Team at Mansfield House.

I have been a police officer for 27 years and was promoted to Sergeant 14 years ago. Since then I have worked in a variety of roles in both the County and City my last role being at Euston Street managing resources and demand for the Response units based there.

I am looking forward to policing the City Centre and will be responsible, along with my team for the Cultural Quarter so please contact myself with any issues that I can help with.

· Send an email to your neighbourhood team

· Leave a voicemail for Sgt Andy Price by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 1113.

PC Andy Gardner

Collar number: 4060

I am PC 4060 Andy Gardner and have worked for Leicestershire Police since February 2013.

· Send an email to your neighbourhood team

· Leave a voicemail for PC Andy Gardner by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 4060.

PC Andy Jones

Collar number: 1142

I joined in the Summer of 1995 having come from a catering back ground; I cut my teeth in and around the Beaumont Leys and New Parks Estates of which I enjoyed, but it was time for a change.

I came to the City and since then I've now taken the role of a Neighbourhood Officer within the City centre and describe myself as having a no nonsense approach to Policing but approachable to all.

· Send an email to your neighbourhood team

· Leave a voicemail for PC Andy Jones by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 1142.

PC Arran Goodall

Collar number: 1331

Hello! I am PC 1331 Arran Goodall, I joined Leicestershire Police in 2013 after transferring from Nottinghamshire Police. During my service I have worked on response, proactive teams and a short time on CID. I came to the neighbourhood team in April 2017 and am looking forward to the new challenge and getting involved in helping the community. If you see me out and about then please feel free to stop and speak to me.

· Send an email to your neighbourhood team

· Leave a voicemail for PC Arran Goodall by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 1331.

PC Jon Webb

Collar number: 1790

· Send an email to your neighbourhood team

· Leave a voicemail for PC Jon Webb by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 1790.

PCSO Jane Elton

Collar number: 6040

Working in the city centre, and being part of a team which endeavours to make it a safe and trouble-free place to visit, is very satisfying.
It is a challenge which I work hard at and enjoy - hopefully making a difference.

· Send an email to your neighbourhood team

· Leave a voicemail for PCSO Jane Elton by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 6040.

PCSO Scott Hitchings

Collar number: 6530

I have been a PCSO for over 11 years and have always patrolled the city centre.

The city has a very transient community with people either coming into the city to live, work or enjoy the day and night time economies.

This provides a challenge in Policing but it is gratifying.

· Send an email to your neighbourhood team

· Leave a voicemail for PCSO Scott Hitchings by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 6530.

PCSO Stuart Plane

Collar number: 6135

I have been based at Mansfield House since November 2016. I am part of the City Centre beat team so patrol this area on a regular basis. I am friendly, approachable and get a lot of satisfaction from helping others in the community. I enjoy being part of the team and helping to make the city a safe place to live, work and visit.

· Send an email to your neighbourhood team

· Leave a voicemail for PCSO Stuart Plane by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 6135.

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Why not consider joining a Facebook Group for your Area. You will then be able to comment and discuss issues with others in your area, on topics that are of interest to you.

Blaby District: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlabyNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/

Charnwood Borough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CharnwoodNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/

Harborough District: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HarboroughNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HinckleyBosworthNeighbourhoodWatch/

Leicester City: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeicesterNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/

Leicestershire: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeicestershireNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/

Melton Borough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MeltonNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/

North West Leicestershire District: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthWestLeicsNeighbourhoodWatch/

Oadby & Wigston Borough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OadbyWigstonNeighbourhoodWatch/

EAST MIDLANDS

DERBYSHIRE: www.facebook.com/CCNWADerbyshire

LINCOLNSHIRE: www.facebook.com/CCNWALincolnshire

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: www.facebook.com/CCNWANorthamptonshire

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: www.facebook.com/1040340552688715

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