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Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme

Do you know someone aged 15 or 16
Do you someone who wants the opportunity to find out more about operational policing? How about learning transferable skills to help them in the future? Maybe they’d like the chance to get to know other young people interested in helping to shape the future of policing?

If you think that sounds like someone you know they may want to join the Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme with Humberside Police.

The Volunteer Police Cadets is a national uniformed youth organisation and is based in 6 locations around the Humberside Policing area (Grimsby, Hull, Bridlington, Goole, Beverley and Scunthorpe).

Each year applications are open to young people aged 15 & 16 years old who would like to join the wider policing family, learn more about the role the police play in our communities and help us give young people a voice.

To be a Volunteer Police Cadet you must be enthusiastic, dedicated and willing to commit to 2 hours a week (in term time only) to take part in training, learning more about policing and our partner agencies. You will also volunteer at least 3 hours a month to working alongside our full time colleagues and those in our communities.

There is no need for formal qualifications and a uniform will be provided to successful applicants. All applications will be subject to vetting procedures.

Becoming a Volunteer Police Cadet we will provide you will the opportunity to learn new skills, develop positive relationships with our partner agencies and local communities, whilst being an ambassador for Humberside Police.

Humberside Police Cadets have completed first aid courses, taken part in team building challenges and learnt all about different areas of policing from Crime Scene Investigation to Riot Training to understanding how to support the most vulnerable people in our communities.

We recognise that young people have an important part to play within their local community and the future of the police service. We are therefore committed to engaging with young people all over our force to make sure they have the opportunity to lead rewarding and productive lives.

Through the Volunteer Police Cadets we work to let the voices of young people in our communities be heard, helping to shape not only their futures but also our own.

The Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme works with young people from the ages of 15–19 to help give them an understanding of policing, you can find out more here.

The application window will close on the 30th April.

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Crime Prevention Advice


UPDATE (22/03/2021): Action Fraud continues to warn the public about a National Insurance scam, after it received over 34,000 more calls last month when compared to February 2020.

Victims have reported receiving an automated telephone call telling them their “National Insurance number has been compromised” and in order to fix this and get a new number, the victim needs to “press 1 on their handset to be connected to the caller”.

Once connected to the “caller”, victims are pressured into giving over their personal details in order to receive a new National Insurance number. In reality, they’ve been connected to a criminal who can now use their personal details to commit fraud.

Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, said:

“We are asking the public to remain vigilant and be cautious of any automated calls they receive mentioning their National Insurance number becoming compromised.

“It’s important to remember if you’re contacted out the blue by someone asking for your personal or financial details, this could be a scam.

“Even confirming personal details, such as your email address, date of birth or mother’s maiden name, can be used by criminals to commit fraud. If you have any doubts about what is being asked of you, hang up the phone. No legitimate organisation will rush or pressure you.”

How to protect yourself

If you receive an unexpected phone call, text message or email that asks for your personal or financial details, remember to:

STOP

Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.

CHALLENGE

Could it be fake? It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.

PROTECT

If you have provided personal details to someone over the phone and you now believe this to be a scam, contact your bank, building society and credit card company immediately and report it to Action Fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

You can also contact CIFAS to apply for protective registration. This means extra checks will be carried out when a financial service, such as a loan, is applied for using your address and personal details, to verify its you and not a fraudster.



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Crime Prevention Advice

Humberside Police have seen a recent increase in reports of Scam telephone calls relating to HMRC.
Self Assessment customers should be alert to criminals claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

As the department issues thousands of SMS messages and emails as part of its annual Self Assessment tax return push, HMRC is warning customers completing their returns to take care to avoid being caught out by scammers. 

The department knows that fraudsters use calls, emails or texts to contact customers. In the last 12 months, HMRC has responded to more than 846,000 referrals of suspicious HMRC contact from the public and reported over 15,500 malicious web pages to internet service providers to be taken down. Almost 500,000 of the referrals from the public offered bogus tax rebates.

Many scams target customers to inform them of a fake ‘tax rebate’ or ‘tax refund’ they are due. The imposters use language intended to convince them to hand over personal information, including bank details, in order to claim the ‘refund’. Criminals will use this information to access customers’ bank accounts, trick them into paying fictitious tax bills, or sell on their personal information to other criminals.

HMRC’s Interim Director General for Customer Services, Karl Khan, said:

“We know that criminals take advantage of the Self Assessment deadline to panic customers into sharing their personal or financial details and even paying bogus ‘tax due’.

“If someone calls, emails or texts claiming to be from HMRC, offering financial help or asking for money, it might be a scam. Please take a moment to think before parting with any private information or money.”

Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, said:

“Criminals are experts at impersonating organisations that we know and trust. We work closely with HMRC to raise awareness of current scams and encourage people to report any suspicious calls or messages they receive, even if they haven’t acted on them, to the relevant channels. This information is crucial in disrupting criminal activity and is already helping HMRC take down fraudulent websites being used to facilitate fraud.

“It’s important to remember if you’re contacted out the blue by someone purporting to be from HMRC asking for your personal or financial details, or offering you a tax rebate, grant or refund, this could be a scam. Do not respond, hang up the phone, and take care not to click on any links in unexpected emails or text messages. You should contact HMRC directly using a phone number you’ve used before to check if the communication you have received is genuine.

“If you’ve been the victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and please report it to Action Fraud online at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.”

Customers can report suspicious activity to HMRC at phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and texts to 60599. They can also report phone scams online on GOV.UK.

HMRC is also warning the public to be aware of websites that charge for government services – such as call connection sites – that are in fact free or charged at local call rates. Other companies charge people for help getting ‘tax refunds’. One way to safely claim a tax refund for free is to log into your Personal Tax Account.

HMRC has a dedicated Customer Protection team that identifies and closes down scams but asks the public to recognise the signs to avoid becoming a victim. HMRC regularly publishes examples of new scams on GOV.UK to help customers recognise phishing emails and bogus contact by email, text or phone.

Ways to spot a tax scam

It could be a scam if it:
is unexpected
offers a refund, tax rebate or grant
asks for personal information like bank details
is threatening
tells you to transfer money.
Self Assessment customers can complete their tax return online and help and support is available on GOV.UK.

To protect against identity fraud customers must verify their identity when accessing HMRC’s online services. They must have two sources of information including:
credit reference agency data
tax credits
P60/payslip
UK Passport




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Catalytic Converter theft


Did you know a thief can take the catalytic converter from your car in a matter of minutes and leave you to foot the bill?

Precious metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium are used in catalytic converters. The price of some of these metals has risen sharply in recent years and as a result has led to an increase in the theft of catalytic convertors.

Cars that are most often targeted are hybrid vehicles, as these vehicles have two power sources, so the catalytic converter is used less frequently. The metals are less likely to corrode, meaning they are worth more and therefore more attractive to thieves.

Hybrid cars, Vans and SUV’s are particularly at risk, as the ride height makes access to the exhaust system beneath them easier.
 
To reduce the risk of having your catalytic converter stolen, you should:
 
Park your car in a locked garage where possible, but if this isn’t an option, then park it in a well-lit and well-populated area

Park close to fences, walls or a kerb with the exhaust being closest to the fence, wall or kerb to make the theft more difficult

Avoid parking your vehicle half on the pavement and half on the road, as this may make it easier for thieves to access the catalytic converter

If there is a fleet of vehicles, park the low clearance vehicles to block the high clearance vehicles. This will obstruct access underneath

If parking in a public car park, consider parking alongside other cars and facing you bonnet towards the wall if possible. With the catalytic converter positioned at the front of your vehicle, this will make it harder for thieves to get close enough to steal it

For thefts occurring on driveways, consider the use of a Secured by Design (SBD) approved driveway alarm and sensor. This may assist in alerting you of a potential intruder entering your driveway or garden
If your catalytic converter is bolted on, you can ask for your local garage to weld the bolts to make it more difficult to remove.

Alternatively, you can mark your catalytic converter. Please ensure any property marking is Secured by Design (SBD) approved

You can even purchase a ‘cage clamp’ which is a cage device that locks in around the converter to make it more difficult to remove. Toyota are offering a 'Catloc' for the Prius (3rd generation, 2009-2011 models) and Auris (2nd generation, 2012-2018 models). Please contact your Toyota dealership for more information

Speak to your dealership about the possibility of installing a Thatcham approved alarm and tilt sensor that will activate the alarm should any thief try to jack the vehicle up to steal the converter  
 
If you see someone acting suspiciously under a vehicle, report it to the Police. Obtain as much information as possible, including any vehicle registrations




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A crime has been reported in your area


sometime between 1st March and 12th April 2021, power tools had been stolen from an open farm outbuilding on Sunk Island Road, Ottringham.

All the tools are STIHL  branded which include a petrol chain saw, hedge trimmer and a leaf blower. 

The owner is unable to narrow the timeline down to when this burglary could had occurred. If anyone has any information about this or had been offered sale of the power tools, please call 101 with investigation number 16/39702/21

Please check your own security and report suspicious activity to the police.





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Meet Neighbourhood Inspector Craig Leitch


Having taken up the role of neighbourhood policing Inspector for rural North Lincolnshire almost two months ago, Inspector Craig Leitch is keen to build on the great work the team have already been doing in the community.

Craig joins the team from Hull patrol, and has dedicated the entirety of his 17 year career to patrol and neighbourhood teams, with his heart firmly in community policing.

He said: “I’m incredibly pleased to be serving the communities of North Lincolnshire. My patch is a diverse area ranging from densely populated, urban areas to extremely rural areas. With that comes challenges, as priorities will vary a lot between the areas, however I have three dedicated teams with a wealth of knowledge and experience, covering four different stations, and I am here to make sure those resources are being used in the right ways.

“Most of my team were born or live in Northern Lincolnshire, meaning they have great local knowledge, but also are personally invested in these areas being safe and strong places to live.

“We have a good balance of officers with many years in service, but have also seen the benefits of the continued officer uplift, bringing new energy and new perspectives into community policing and problem solving.

“I have joined at a time where I expect there to be changes to priorities as we gradually move out of lockdown, back to some form of normality.

“That’s why I am pushing for us to be engaging more and completing more Humber Talking surveys, so we can continually assess the issues cropping up and go where our community demands us.

“In our more urban wards such as Ashby and Bottesford, it has quickly become clear through Humber Talking and engagement activity that drug offences, public order issues and nuisance motorbikes are some of the biggest issues concerning the community right now.

“These types of crime can be extremely disruptive to people’s lives, but I am pleased to say we’ve had some positive results from enforcement action recently.

“With the assistance of Op Galaxy, we have recently conducted two simultaneous warrants in Ashby and dealt with two people for being in possession of Class A drugs. This was on the back of community information, which shows just how important this is to us, and what can be achieved on the back of it.

“We also recently served a closure order to a property on Southfield Road, following reports of anti-social behaviour and drug taking activity there. Closure orders help to rid communities of those intending on causing disruption and are part of our longer term working plans.

“In Winteringham, a school had recently reported a strong smell of cannabis in the area. Using Humber Talking engagement surrounding the school, we were able to identify the source and deal with this person for drug offences. This is another example of where community information has allowed us to take swift and appropriate action against offenders.

“In the more rural wards I cover, community priorities remain around burglary and wildlife crime, such as; agricultural equipment thefts, livestock thefts, poaching and hare coursing.

“To tackle these issues, we work closely with the dedicated Wildlife Crime Officer for the south bank, PC Jane Proud, and regularly link in with the newly established Rural Crime Team based in the East Riding.

“My team have been conducting regular patrols, under the well-known operation name of Galileo, and we continue to build on intelligence to identify areas vulnerable to being targeted by criminals, and those responsible for damaging our wildlife.

“I have had the opportunity to meet with a lot of our local partner agencies, who we work with to establish sustainable solutions to problems and provide further support to communities.

“For example, we work with Ongo housing to build up information on nuisance and disorder issues at properties, to allow us then to take enforcement action like warrants, closure orders and tenancy enforcement. We can also identify properties which may be vulnerable to cuckooing, or who may suffer at the hands of disorder in the area, to allow us to provide them with the appropriate advice and support.

“We work with the local authority’s Safer Neighbourhoods team on early intervention schemes, long term problem solving and crime prevention, plus their Safer Roads team to tackle issues such as speeding and nuisance vehicle driving.

 “The Environment Agency are also one of our key partners, as many stolen items end up in waste lands, so we have some upcoming action days to inspect land and put in measures to try and stop this behaviour.

“Building strong and safe places to live is not possible solely through policing, so our partner relationships enable us to look at problems differently and ensure the right agencies are dealing with the right issues, which in turn will have the best results for residents.

“We are planning a number of multi-agency community surgeries, so that we can speak to people directly about the issues concerning them, and then work together to deal with those. Our first event is on Thursday 15 April on Ashtree Close, Belton, Isle of Axholme. (Details can be found here [link])

“My key message to the residents I now have the pleasure of serving would be that I understand what a difficult time everyone has had and the challenges you are facing. However, I, along with my team and our partners, are absolutely dedicated to supporting the community through these challenges, identifying where vulnerabilities are and being proactive in our approach to engagement and enforcement.

“We want our communities to be resilient, so we will continue to enable that through education and crime prevention, as well as dealing swiftly with problems that emerge and those causing the harm.

“To those intent on committing offences in our areas, we will do everything we can to stop you in your tracks.

“Ultimately, my team and I want to deliver the best service we can for the communities we serve and will work tirelessly to do that. From the interactions I’ve had so far, the feedback has been really positive, so I aim to build on that but also quickly address any areas where we have room for improvement, to ensure our communities feel safer and stronger.”
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