Chief Constable response after officer assaults


Following assaults on 11 police officers and staff over the weekend whilst carrying out their duties, Humberside Police Chief Constable Lee Freeman, has spoken out on how it is unacceptable and has to stop. 

CC Freeman said: “Although assaults on officers is by no means a new issue for us, as for other forces across the country, I wanted to raise it again today following the attacks at the weekend.

“Whilst we are the police and we do expect to run towards danger, it is not acceptable that we should experience such violence whilst doing our job, and we must take a stand against this.

“The levels of violence we’re experiencing can at times be extremely serious, with one of our officers strangled, punched and bitten in the head by a dog this weekend.

“The personal impact on those assaulted should not be underestimated. 

“Police officers and staff are all real people with families.  Every one of those injured this weekend is a mother, father, son daughter or grandparent.  They are victims of crime the same as anyone is, and their physical and mental wellbeing is affected by such experiences.

“I have to protect my officers and staff, and every bit of and support available will be given to anyone who is assaulted at work.  This includes the right training and equipment for all of our officers, and if that means every officer has to carry a Taser, that’s a conversation we can have and I’m prepared to look into.

“I know from the responses to my tweets on social media at the weekend that you, the public, do appreciate the job we do and our efforts to protect you, and I want thank those who have offered their kind words to our officers and staff.

“For all officers and staff at Humberside Police, my thanks for everything you do and I want to offer my assurance that I will continue to do everything I can to support you.”
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Hull: Liam Windas and his gang sentenced to total of 52.5 years


Today Liam Windas and four members of his criminal gang were jailed for a total of  52-and-a-half years for drugs and firearms offences.

From addresses across west Hull, the group dealt in guns, heroin and cannabis worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.



Windas, 27, of Rosedale Grove, Hull, admitted conspiracy to supply firearms, conspiracy to supply heroin, money laundering and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

He was also found guilty of conspiracy to supply cannabis and conspiracy to supply heroin.

Jailed for 24 years



Zia Malik, 29, formerly of HMP Hull, was convicted of conspiracy to supply firearms and possession of a mobile phone whilst in prison.

Jailed for 11 years



Asphand Malik, 21, of Park Grove, Hull, was convicted of conspiracy to supply firearms

Jailed for six years
 



Billy Joe Wilkinson, 22, of Redbourne Street, Hull, admitted conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

Jailed for five-and-a-half years



Spencer Moodie, 33, of Queens Road, Hull, admitted conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

Jailed for six years

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Kelk said: “This has been a complex investigation, over a long period of time, which dealt with very serious offences.

“We know the impact that the actions of this group had on the wider community and by securing these sentences, we hope that we will make a huge difference to their lives.

“The diligence and determination of the officers in our Serious and Organised Crime Unit has prevented firearms getting into the hands of criminals and stopped Class A drugs from getting onto our city’s streets.

“We hope the outcome of this case will reassure the public that even when they cannot see us, we are there behind the scenes, working tirelessly to bring serious criminals to justice.

“It should also serve as a warning to those who look to bring drugs and weapons into this area that we will find you and you won’t get away with it.”

Judge Jeremy Richardson said: “All the officers deserve the thanks and praise of all the citizens of the city of Hull and its environs. A major criminal operation was thwarted by, frankly, first-class policing.

“I want those observations called to the attention of the chief constable.”
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Get involved with our new initiative ‘Humber Talking’


Across the force area our neighbourhood policing teams, police cadets and volunteers are taking to the streets and going door-to-door to speak with as many people as they can as part of our new 'Humber Talking' initiative.



Humber Talking is all about understanding what life is like for people living in the areas which we serve, and what we can do to help. Launched on Tuesday 25 September, it marks the beginning of an ongoing conversation with the people we serve in our communities.  

The first phase of the initiative is taking place in the Beverley Road area of Hull. We've been inviting over 11,000 residents in more than 9,500 homes to talk to us about issues that are important to them so we can work together to tackle problems and really make a difference to people’s everyday lives.
 
Assistant Chief Constable Scott Young explains more about the project: "We want to get closer to the people we serve and really understand what it’s like to live and work in those communities. We want to know what’s great about where they live, what’s not so great, what may be worrying people and how we can work with them to tackle those worries and issues.

"We’ve always had strong neighbourhood teams in Humberside Police, and our local policing teams do a great job in getting out and about and meeting residents. They attend open days in local communities, pitch up in local supermarkets and libraries, and of course chat to people whilst walking the beat. But this project is something different. 

"This is going to take local policing to the next level because we are going to be knocking on the door of every home in that area and hopefully speaking to everyone about what’s important to them.’  

"Often when we go out into the community we meet people who are already engaged with us, who want to talk to us – but we know that there are many others who are not engaged with us and do not want to approach us for many different reasons. 

"Sometimes this could be a language barrier and for some community groups, it could be a trust issue.  Some people may be in a vulnerable position – such as victims of domestic abuse or those being coerced into criminal behaviour – and do not want to be seen to approach the police.

"This project is our attempt to reach everyone, hear about what life is like, and hopefully work together with them, and other partners – to make things better."

Police and Crime Commissioner, Keith Hunter is supporting the initiative and is keen for the force to listen to its communities more. He said: "I welcome this initiative and I know that when you go and ask people face to face, they do have strong opinions about the police, about the sort of service they’d like and I know that most people want to live and work in a place where they feel safe.  Starting a conversation with residents is the first step in changing our communities for the better.

"It’s important that local residents feel that they are able to help themselves and improve their own lives, but sometimes they need the support of the authorities to do this.  This is what Humber Talking is aiming to do.

"It’s a very good time to do this – we have many new officers in the force, and with them they bring enthusiasm and ideas, but this project will help them really understand the people that they are there to serve."

The pilot began on Tuesday 25 September and will take around a month to complete. The exact areas included in the pilot are shown on the map below. We will then roll out Humber Talking to the whole force area over the following months. 

We'll be asking you to take a short digital survey done on your doorstep. Data gathered will be used to set priorities for our neighbourhood teams, and where issues are raised that are not police issues, we will work with our relevant partners to make sure they are aware of them.

All those taking part in the project will be eligible to enter a prize draw. The winner will receive a security camera and kit worth around £250, kindly provided by Ring and VISAV.

More photographs are available on request. 

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Hull Fair opens this Friday and as always we’ll be there keeping people safe


Hull Fair, organised by the Hull City Council, will take place on Walton Street between Friday 5 October and Saturday 13 October. Thousands of people are expected to visit the fair on a daily basis with the biggest numbers expected on the weekends and evenings.

We will have officers, volunteers special constables and PCSOs out and about both on Walton Street and Hull City Centre to keep you safe whilst the fair is in town.

We are working with Hull City Council, the Showman’s Guild, local licensees and residents amongst others to ensure everyone going can enjoy the event.

Chief Inspector James Glansfield said: “Hull Fair is a fantastic event and enjoyed by the thousands of people who attend. As usual we will be there as a reassuring presence so that everyone has a great experience.  The officers are really looking forward keeping people safe and meeting the fairgoers.

“Last year we only had a couple of arrests as the vast majority of people that attend Hull Fair are law abiding people.  Hull Fair is a family event and there’s no place for anti-social behaviour if anyone does commit crime or act in an anti-social way they can expect to be dealt with firmly so that they don’t affect anyone else’s enjoyment.

“If you’re worried about anything or see anything untoward come and tell us. An estimated 80,000 people visit Hull Fair over the 9 days and we’re there to make sure that everyone can enjoy themselves safely.

“Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the local residents and visitors are urged to be respectful of those that live in the area.

“We will be keeping our social media channels active throughout the fair. The best way to keep in touch with the police information is through the Hull Central Community Police on Facebook and Twitter or @InspSSnowden.

“We love to see everyone having a great time and if you are going to the fair don’t forget to #coppaselfie with one of the officers.”

If you’re coming along to the fair, please plan ahead and think about how you’re going to get there. There will be busses and the park and ride schemes running again this year so you don’t need to drive into the city to try and get parked. @EMYMS @StageCoach​

Hull’s Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Michelle Garlick has provided some crime prevention tips below to help make sure that while they attend the fair they don’t become a victim of crime.
The top 10 crime prevention tips to enjoy Hull Fair safely are:

BEFORE SETTING OFF

1. Leave any valuables such as tablets, jewellery and credit cards at home; only take with you what you absolutely need and remember to lock all windows and doors before you leave home.

GETTING THERE

2. Drinking alcohol on buses is prohibited and anyone caught trying to carry alcohol on to buses will be refused entry and anyone caught drinking alcohol on a bus will be asked to get off. While on the buses you should respect the rights of other passengers by keeping noise down to a minimum and not smoking.

3. If you drive to the fair, park in a well-lit busy area and remember where you parked!

4. When you leave your car ensure nothing is on view, remove all valuables and wipe off Sat Nav sucker marks from the windscreen. Don’t forget a bag of rubbish in a foot well of a car can appear tempting to a passing opportunist thief. It’s always good practice to take anything out of the car which is not currently being used… are you really going to need the golf clubs?

WHILE AT HULL FAIR 

5. Keep your money and mobile phones in a safe and secure place. Consider wearing clothes that have pockets with zips or using a money belt to keep your property safe. Only take the amount of money you will need and remember to keep your bus fare safe, if using public transport.

6. If you see anything suspicious report it immediately to a police officer, PCSO, stewards or fairground staff.

7. If you are attending the fair with small children, consider using a wrist link or harness to prevent them wandering off. Give children their guardian’s contact details, preferably with a mobile telephone number. Carrying these contact details will enable any child who becomes lost, to be reunited quickly. Make sure your child knows who to go to if they get lost, show them police officers and PCSOs, if appropriate.  Arrange a pre-meeting point should you get separated from your friends or family – or come and find one of our many patrolling officers

8. Make sure you are familiar with the location of the Police, First Aid and Lost/Found children offices.

GETTING HOME

9. Have a pre-arranged meeting place to go to in the event of you becoming separated from friends/relatives.

10. If travelling by bus, make sure you keep enough money aside for your bus fare home. Be sure where, and which bus, you need to get on in advance.

The Hull Daily Mail have published a very useful detailed guide to what’s on and they have detailed the bus services and road closures.  If you want more information about these follow this link: HDM Hull Fair
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Op Sceptre well supported by public


More than 200 knives have been handed in locally in response to a surrender in our area as part of the national operation, entitled Op Sceptre.

As part of Op Sceptre, which aims to reduce knife crime and raise awareness of the serious consequences, we put sealed bins at seven of our stations across the force and between Tuesday, 18 September 18 and Monday, 24 September, you could hand in knives without having to answer any questions or leave any details.

Detective Superintendent Jo Roe who led  the campaign said: “We’ve had yet another good response to the knife surrender and once again we have had a wide variety of knives handed in. 

"More than 200 items were deposited in our bins and we will now make sure these are disposed of safely.  We are encouraged that the wider public has so strenuously supported our campaign. 

"It demonstrates an awareness of the harm that knives can cause and a commitment to working with us to help to keep our communities safe.  I want to thank everyone who shared our social media posts and those who brought knives in."
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