Working together to tackle rural crime
An unusual vehicle will be taking to the roads of Lincolnshire this
month to promote the work being done in partnership to tackle rural
crime. In support of Operaton Fusion, Lincolnshire Police’s force-wide
initiative to reduce acquisitive crime, a John Deere 6630 tractor has
been liveried in police stripes, complete with a blue light on top, and
it will be the star attraction at various Farmers’ Markets, auctions
and events across the county throughout September. Intended as a
crowd-puller, the tractor aims to attract the attention of the public
who can then learn more about the work being carried out to combat
rural crime.
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Country Watch project to protect rural communities
Hampshire Constabulary police officers on the Isle of Wight are
starting a new campaign to create stronger links with rural communities.
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Police and partners team up for ‘ward walks’
Cheshire Constabulary’s Chester Inner neighbourhood policing unit is
working with Cheshire West and Chester Council and local residents to
improve the local area.
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‘Be Aware’ song proves a hit
The annoying but catchy ‘Be Aware’ song, based on the popular
Gocompare.com advert, has made a big impact in helping to reduce the
number of insecure properties in Gwent by reminding people to lock up.
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Fishing contest has positive impact on anti-social behaviour
This year’s youth fishing contest run by East Cheshire’s emergency
services attracted a thousand entries and has been hailed an
outstanding success by the organisers.
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‘3D girl in road’ speed initiative
Road safety officials in Canada have turned to 3D innovation to reduce vehicle speed outside schools.
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Living room mock-up highlights burglary risks
A life-sized reconstruction of a living room appeared in the Deansgate
area of Manchester earlier this month to mark the launch of a
hard-hitting campaign travelling across the city to tackle burglary.
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‘Old Bill’-board campaign engages with communities
Staffordshire Police has launched an ‘Old Bill’-boards campaign to help
the community know where to find their neighbourhood policing
commanders this summer for advice or to raise concerns.
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Angling for activities in Leicestershire
Leicestershire Constabulary ran an angling session during the summer
holidays in a bid to keep young people out of trouble and get them
hooked on the sport.
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‘Summer Safe Bus’ gives advice on public transport safety
A ‘Summer Safe Bus’ was hosted in North London earlier this month to
give visitors advice on how to stay safe on public transport. The
event, hosted by Haringey’s Safer Transport Team (STT), provided family
entertainment – including inflatable Quasar, an army assault course and
face painters – alongside the educational elements of the day.
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