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Cambridgeshire Constabulary supports the Government's vision in modernising the police service and making officers more visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of local communities. Our aim is for officers to forge stronger links with the communities they serve and work with them when determining and implementing solutions to local problems.Consultation exercises undertaken by the Constabulary and the Home Office have all indicated that communities want to be communicated with in ways that allow them to receive information and feedback in a time and manner that suits them.
If you witness anything that appears suspicious please ring the police on 0845 456 4564 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
We just wanted to let you know about some new content on the Cambridgeshire Constabulary website.
Our new Justice Seen Justice Done section gives information about just some of the criminals brought to justice in Cambridgeshire each week and is part of our continuing work to increase the amount of information we provide to the public.
For the animal lovers among you, we’ve also launched our dog’s blog
feature, where you can follow new canine recruit Lukas as he goes through
his training to become a general purpose police dog.
You can also find out more about what your local policing team have doing to tackle your priorities in our My Neighbourhood section, and you can use our ‘crime in your neighbourhood’ crime mapping facility to see latest crime statistics for your area.
We’d also love to know what you think about these features and the site in general, so please give us your views by completing our online survey.
Hayley Cobb
Senior Corporate Marketing Officer
http://www.cambs.police.uk - Cambridgeshire Constabulary website
http://www.cambs.police.uk/policingpledge/websitesurvey - Online survey
We are still getting reports of Burglaries or attempt burglaries in and around the city . It would seem that most of these offences are happening because residents are forgetting the basic rules and leaving their property insecure, for example leaving windows open or the back door unlocked and popping out; it only takes one forgetful moment and you may be come a victim of crime.
Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
*Always keep doors and windows closed and locked or in a ventilated but locked position, even when you are inside the house. Always check and lock doors with a key - never assume that just pushing up an internal handle will lock the door.
*Remove keys from window and door locks, but keep them in a familiar and safe place where all members of the family know where to find them in the event of an emergency.
*Never leave items such as keys, bags and money on show through a window, as these can prove a real temptation for an opportunist burglar.
*Consider the position of key racks or shelves next to a door and ensure that they cannot be reached through the letter box.
*Use timer switches to turn on lights and radios when you are going to be away from your house at dusk.
*Consider the use of lights at the front and rear of your property that are activated when someone approaches.
*Consider the use of bolts and padlocks on side gates. Place the bolts at the top, middle and bottom of the gate, as just a top bolt might be easy to reach and open.
*Consider chaining together all high value items stored in outbuildings, as this will make it harder for them to be removed. Also consider the use of a wireless alarm or link your shed or garage into an existing home intruder alarm system.
*Consider property marking your valuable and sentimental personal possessions with liquid DNA kits such as Smartwater, SelectaDNA or with an engraving kit for items such as tools and cycles.
*A visible intruder alarm box can prove to be one of the biggest deterrents to an opportunist burglar, so consider installing a DIY or supplier installed system.
For more information on how to secure your home and property log onto the Home Office website - www.homeoffice.gov.uk, which also has a three minute test that will score your level of protection and offer appropriate advice.
Alternatively, please log onto the Cambridgeshire Constabulary website - www.cambs.police.uk or the Crime Reduction Website - www.crimereduction.gov.uk.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0845 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Regard Pcso Martin West
Eastern Neighbourhood Policing Team
Police Community Support Officers – their role explained
We often get asked about the difference between Police Constables and Police Community Support Officers. PCSO’s are uniformed staff whose role is to support the work of police officers within the community in Neighbourhood Policing Teams. They are a vital part of these teams and a large part of their role is to patrol in communities and work with organisations like the local councils to tackle the menace of anti-social behaviour.
PCSO’s do not have the same powers of arrest as police officers, although they do have the right to detain suspected offenders for up to thirty minutes until a police officer arrives. They also are able to give tickets for certain offences such as parking and littering. You can find out more about the role of a PCSO on our website.