Community Contact Wealden Tuesday 10 June to Tuesday 17 June 2008
APPEALS, MESSAGES AND NEWS
Messages
Anti Fraud Hotline in Forest Row – from Inspector Richard Allum
Fraudulent activity in Forest Row can now be reported to a confidential hotline thanks to a new Wealden District Council initiative. The Anti Fraud Hotline is available 24 hours a day and all types of fraud excluding benefit fraud can be discussed. Cllr Pam Doodes, leader of the district council, said the council needed to be "as vigilant as possible. Although I'm confident that fraud is extremely rare at Wealden, I am firmly behind our initiatives to root out any fraud that does exist" she said. "The new hotline will make it easier for the public and council employees to report fraud in confidence and I encourage anyone who comes across illegal practices to use it."
The free number was established following a recent review of the council's anti-fraud and anti-corruption framework, which is available at www.wealden.gov.uk
Anyone who wishes to report any suspected fraudulent activity will be asked to provide as much information as possible and email reports can also be made
To report any suspected activity call 0800 0853278 or email reportafraud@wealden.gov.uk
CRIME REPORT
Nothing to report.
Vehicle Crime
Nothing to report.
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Community Contact Wealden Tuesday 3 June to Tuesday 10 June 2008
APPEALS, MESSAGES AND NEWS
Press Release
Advice on Cycle Security – if you love to ride your bicycle read on…
How safe is your bike ? Please consider where you are leaving it .
Some things you may wish to consider whilst using you bicycle:
- Do not leave your bicycle in isolated places
- Park it safely and considerately, where it does not cause danger or obstruction to others.
- Always lock your bicycle when you leave it , even if you are only popping into your local shop.
- Lock your bike through the frame ,and lock wheels and detachable parts .
There are numerous products on the market but advice from the Crime Prevention Officer on Wealden Policing District, Phillip Edwards is to use locks that state resisted to attack for at least 3 minutes or longer. D shackles and Flexible cables are examples of items that can be purchased.
Owners should take the frame numbers of their cycles and photograph the bicycle. Cycle marking labels and advice leaflets are available free of charge at your local police Stations.
Make sure it is you riding off on your bicycle NOT somebody else.
Messages
Traditional Neighbourhood Watch Press Release
North Wealden police are currently looking for people to become Neighbourhood Watch Area Co-Coordinators in the Uckfield and Crowborough areas.
The job will involve liaising with street co-ordinators, and assisting with the smooth flow of information to and from Wealden Police and the Public.
North Wealden Sergeant Dave Price said, “We are looking to raise the profile of Neighbourhood Watch within the North Wealden area. Neighbourhood Watch is an excellent scheme, with a well proven track record, and I am hoping to build on this. At present I am short of a number of area co-ordinators for a number of areas within Uckfield and Crowborough towns, and would welcome volunteers for the role. It will not be a huge task. Initially the co-ordinators will be the conduit between Wealden Police and the street co-ordinators.
If anyone is interested in becoming involved in this exciting new era for Neighbourhood Watch, I would very much like to hear from them. Alternatively, if they would like more information, I am happy to speak to them about it. I am available on 0845 6070999, ext 33226, or alternatively, my email address is david.price@sussex.pnn.police.uk ”
Wheelie bins
Police are advising that owners of shop premises should consider where the property’s, wheelie/ refuse bin is placed. A number of bins have been set alight in the last few weeks having been placed next to premises which has caused concern.
The advice being given is that the bins should be chained to a secure point not next to a building and that the lids should be locked so that entry can not be gained to them once the premises is closed. This will reduce the risk of fires spreading to buildings that in turn could not only endanger stock but more importantly lives, if they are lit.
Use of body worn video cameras being extended in Sussex
Police officer with body worn video camera. The use of body worn video cameras is being extended with a trial introducing 80 new cameras to Sussex Police.
The trial, funded by the Home Office, will help officers store vital evidence when called to situations involving all crimes with particular focus on domestic abuse and antisocial behaviour, as well as for stop searches and licensing enforcement.
Officers at Brighton and Hove, Worthing, Crawley and Eastbourne will be taking part in the trial, which forms part of a Home Office trial being conducted by a number of Forces.
http://www.sussex.police.uk/news_feed/index.asp?id=23800
CRIME REPORT
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Parish |
Time and Date |
Offence |
Address |
Details |
Serial No. |
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CHIDDINGLY |
Between Mon 02/06/08 and Wed 04/06/08 |
Burglary |
Swansbrook Lane |
A business property was broken into, a number of windows were removed, unsure if any items were taken as a result |
391 of 04/06/08 |
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STONE CROSS |
Reported at 4:40pm Mon 09/06/08 |
Attempted burglary |
Dittons Road |
An attempt was made to break into a shed containing stored toys belonging to a play group. |
1474 of 09/06/08 |
Vehicle Crime
Nothing to report.