I've also been sent which I reproduce below a text copy of the Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Kingskerswell and Rural Newsletter. Its much better in its original PDF format.
July / August 2012
Welcome to this month’s newsletter, this is a bumper summer edition to cover two months.
Having learnt from my error last month I will now be sending the newsletter using blind copy in order to maintain privacy of e-mail addresses.
I am pleased that the first edition was well received and as ever I welcome feedback.
Contacts:
Sgt 5546 Phil Williams – Neighbourhood Sergeant
Newton Abbot Town - PC 4183 Ian Russell / PCSO 30479 Shaun Woodward / PCSO 30112 Sharon Roffey / PCSO 30497 Charlotte Perkin / PCSO 30245 Debbie McCaffery
Kingsteignton – PC 4290 Lou Barlow / PCSO 30465 Ness Pike / PCSO 30385 Glen Naldrett
Buckland / Milber and College Ward – PC 6800 Dave Rogers / PCSO 30556 Rob Wright
Kingskerswell & Rural – PC6800 Rogers / PCSO 30556 Rob Wright / PCSO 30479 Shaun Woodward / PCSO 30497 Charlotte Perkin / PCSO 30245 Debbie McCaffery
Telephone: 101
E-mail: teignbridge@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Website: www.neighbourhoodpolicing.devon-cornwall.police.uk
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Police are urging tourists to undertake some simple safety measures whilst on holiday in Devon and Cornwall.
Over the next few months, police will be distributing posters and leaflets containing crime prevention advice for holidaymakers to accommodation and leisure providers across the region.
PC Dave Rogers from Newton Abbot, said: “We want everyone who visits the south west to enjoy their time here and look forward to coming back again. It only takes a few minutes to read the safety advice offered. By taking these few simple steps visitors can have peace of mind and keep themselves and their property safe.
“Our region is one of the safest places to live and visit but in the unlikely event that holidaymakers become a victim of crime, or witness a crime, we would urge them to contact the police on 101 or in an emergency dial 999."
Top three safety tips while on your holiday:
Don’t leave valuables in your car.
Keep your mobile phone in a safe place.
Don’t leave bags unattended.
Other safety tips:
Stick to well-lit paths and avoid walking alone at night.
Secure your vehicle/caravan/room/tent and do not leave any valuables on display.
Keep your vehicle keys in a safe place.
Use personal safes provided by your accommodation where possible.
Enjoy a safe holiday
Beware of PPI Scams
Within the last month we have had a scam reported to us which focuses on PPI repayments, with one unfortunate gentleman being conned out of £1200.
The scam works in a number of ways; potential victims receive a cold call, apparently from the British Bankers' (or Banking) Association, claiming they are due a repayment of some thousands of pounds in PPI repayments. As the conversation continues, it becomes apparent that the customer has to pay an upfront fee to receive this money. The British Bankers' Association does not sell products or services to the public and will never make telephone calls or send emails to members of the public except in reply to their queries. Nor will they ask you to verify personal information or account details
Another method focuses on individuals who have made claims via seemingly legitimate companies having been advised that they are entitled to thousands of pounds worth of compensation, but in order to do so they have to pay a fee upfront. Of course once the money is paid no compensation is received.
Upfront payments are often requested by one of the following methods:
Money Transfer: Payment can be requested via Western Union or the Post Office’s MoneyGram® service.
Ukash Vouchers: Consumers are asked to purchase cash vouchers through a local high street shop and use the reference code to send the payment by email or over the telephone. If you have been a victim and paid money via the Ukash voucher scheme, contact UKash immediately on 00800 2478 5274 (open 24 hours) to see if the payment can be blocked. For further information see the warnings on the Ukash website.
Paysafecard: Consumers are asked to purchase payment cards through a local high street shop and use the reference code to send the payment by email or over the telephone. If you have been a victim and paid money via Paysafecard, contact the company immediately on 0845 021 3059 (open 24 hours) to see if the payment can be blocked. For further information see the Paysafecard website.
Bank Transfer or Debit and Credit Cards: Scammers sometimes ask consumers to provide their bank or card details in order for them to withdraw payment. If you have already given out these details, you should contact your bank or card provider immediately to stop or check any unauthorised transactions.
If you believe you may have been mis-sold PPI, please contact your bank directly who will be able to advise you.
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Police are reminding people to protect themselves and their personal items when travelling to the Olympics or watching the games at venues across the region.
Many people will be travelling to the Olympic events over the forthcoming month so the numbers of people using the roads and public transport is likely to increase. People should allow for this increase by taking extra care on the roads and with their personal belongings on public transport.
PC Lou Barlow from Newton Abbot said: “Many people will have secured tickets to see live events, or will want to watch them in venues across Devon and Cornwall, so there will be more people travelling on the roads or using public transport.
“Roads maybe busier and drivers should take extra care, allowing plenty of time for their journey, plan their route and should always drive with patience and without distraction.
“If people are using public transport, they should always keep their bags and personal items close and never leave them unattended. People should use their common sense in order to protect their personal safety. Inform others of your journey times, carry a mobile phone and keep your money concealed. Remember to keep your valuables safe and well hidden.”
Officers are also advising people to be careful with their personal belongings at venues whilst watching the events. As spectators will be engrossed in the action on screens, opportunistic thieves may take the advantage to steal personal items, such as purses, mobile phones and ipads.
“It only takes a minute or two for a thief to snatch a purse or mobile phone from an unattended bag or table” said PC Lou Barlow. “So it is important to remember to be vigilant with your belongings and not leave them just placed on tables or bar in full view.”
“We would recommend marking all property which will improve the chances of it being returned if it is stolen.”
Devon and Cornwall Police supports Immobilise, the world's largest free register of ownership details which forms a very effective tool in helping to reduce crime and reunite stolen goods with their rightful owners.
Members of the public simply register their valued possessions and ownership details are viewable on the police national property database. For further information visit: http://www.immobilise.com/
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On Wednesday 13th June, a cross section of Decoy residents attended a Teignbridge Neighbourhood Watch start up meeting, at Decoy Primary School, with the kind permission of the Headteacher and Governors,
The meeting was held as there had been interest shown in the possibility of Neighbourhood Watch schemes being started in the area.
In addition to the residents, there were representatives from the local police, Teignbridge Neighbourhood Watch, Decoy Country Park. Councillor Gordon Hook also attended.
Short presentations were made covering Neighbourhood Watch, what it can and does do and this provoked a lively discussion and questions from the floor.
Informal discussions following the meeting revealed that a considerable number of residents showed interest in finding out more about Neighbourhood Watch, how to get involved and how to consider starting and running a scheme.
If anyone is interested in requesting information, please contact the Teignbridge Neighbourhood Watch office on:
01626 326604
E-mail: NHWTeignbridge@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
By post: Teignbridge Neighbourhood Watch,
Teignmouth Police Office,
Exeter Road,
Teignmouth,
TQ14 9FN.
The office is staffed each Thursday between 0900 hrs. to 14-00 hrs. but an out of hours answer phone is available.
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New measures to combat metal theft have been rolled out across the South of England.
Spearheaded by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), Operation Tornado is being launched across the south after being trialled successfully in the North East of the country.
Estimated to cost the UK approximately £1billion a year, metal theft is increasing nationally due to the global rise in metal prices, resulting in, inconvenience and expense to thousands of people and in some cases causing risk to life. All affected industries are working together with the police to tackle the problem at a national level.
With the aim of deterring would be thieves, Op Tornado makes it easier to trace sellers of stolen metal through an identification scheme, constricting the market in which thieves can operate and making it more difficult to sell-on stolen goods.
Scrap metal yards across the region have been asked to sign up to the scheme. Anyone going to a yard to sell metal will be asked for evidence of identity in the form of a passport, national identity card or photo driving licence, supported by proof of address such as a recent utility bill.
PC Ian Russell from Newton Abbot said: “We have been successfully working with scrap dealers for a number of years with an aim to decreasing the market in which thieves can operate both as a force and as a region and this is a natural progression. Because this is a national scheme, thieves are going to find it difficult to dispose of their stolen goods wherever they go. By working in this way – we will avoid merely displacing the crime.
“The measures that we have implemented will make it easier for us to identify and track down the offenders and prosecute them. We are determined to work constructively with the industry to prevent and disrupt these thefts. We will also be looking at identifying those businesses that are flouting legislation and will be taking positive action against them.”
Police are reminding anyone taking metal to yards to sell to ensure they take the necessary documents and proof of I.D. to avoid being turned away and are encouraging the public to alert their local police if they are not asked to provide appropriate identification.
Officers across the region are also working with dealers to gather intelligence, and encourage the reporting of suspected thieves.
If you have information about illegal activities in your area, please contact your local policing team by calling 101.
Tornado brings the wind of change to metal thieves
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Protecting frontline police officers and staff remains a key aim in maintaining the safety of our communities says Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer.
The message comes in the wake of a national report that shows 76 per cent of the organisation’s workforce are in frontline roles.
The report by Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) looks at how forces are dealing with funding challenges following the first year of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and how future planning is taking place during the rest of the CSR programme.
The CSR has meant Devon and Cornwall Police has to save £51 million over four years, with an inevitable loss of police officer and police staff posts as a result.
Chief Constable Sawyer said: “Before the CSR we had already carried out a large number of changes in our back office functions which saw us make considerable savings and put 200 police officers back on the frontline. Achieving the correct balance between frontline and back office is essential for us to deliver a balanced, efficient police service and I will continue to protect the frontline where possible.”
Despite the HMIC report showing Devon and Cornwall Police as a whole having a large proportion of staff in frontline duties, it suggests that frontline police officers have shown a reduction – according to the HMIC’s definition of a frontline officer.
However, Mr Sawyer backed Devon and Cornwall’s approach to getting as many officers and staff as possible into frontline roles.
He said: “I believe the HMIC frontline definition no longer captures the ways in which this Force has redesigned itself to improve both service and efficiency.
“For example, HMIC determine an investigating officer to be only partially frontline, whilst a response officer is considered fully frontline. In the case of investigators, which are driving the numbers in this calculation, we consider these roles are dedicated crime fighters and fully frontline.
“While we will see a 17 per cent reduction in police officer posts over the CSR’s four years here in Devon and Cornwall, and that is above the national average, we have designed a sustainable policing model for public safety.
“Our national and local funding arrangements as well as the unique geography and summer policing, for which we are not funded, bring an additional challenge.”
He added: “We have seen a small increase in crime last year, some three per cent, but we still remain one of the safest places in the country and are one of the highest performing forces when our public are asked if we do a good job.”
HMIC report – dealing with policing in the age of austerity
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Current Priorities
Tor View, Buckland.
Youths and adults using foul and abusive language, intimidating behaviour and causing damage to property
McDonalds / Sainsbury’s car park, Decoy.
Anti-social use of vehicles in the evenings, driving recklessly, creating noise and littering.
Brunswick House
There have been several reports of anti-social behaviour within the block, relating to one address.
Kingsteignton Retail Park
Damage being caused to building materials.
Updates on how the priorities are being tackled can be seen on the neighbourhood policing teams’ website:
www.neighbourhoodpolicing.devon-cornwall.police.uk
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