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Today has been a busy day in Scunthorpe with Miss use Drugs Warrants being carried out in the Town,Crosby and Froddingham Wards and several arrest's for Possession with intent to supply.And Op Forager taking place as part of our commitment to making Scunthorpe a safer place to live. If you have any information relating to this please contact us on 101 or report to crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.#yousaidwedid.

Recognise domestic abuseDoes your partner, ex-partner or someone you live with:cut you off from family and friends and intentionally isolate you?bully, threaten, or control you?take control of your finances?monitor or limit your use of technology?physically and/or sexually abuse you?Domestic abuse is not always physical violence. It can also include:coercive control and ‘gaslighting’economic abuseonline abusethreats and intimidationemotional abusesexual abuseAnyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.If you believe that you are a victim of domestic abuse, there are signs that you can look out for including:being withdrawn, or being isolated from your family and friendshaving bruises, burns or bite marks on youhaving your finances controlled, or not being given enough to buy food, medication or pay billsnot being allowed to leave your house, or stopped from going to college or workhaving your internet or social media use monitored, or someone else reading your texts, emails or lettersbeing repeatedly belittled, put down or told you are worthlessbeing pressured into sex or sexual contactbeing told that abuse is your fault, or that you’re overreactingSee more signs to look for.Get help and supportAll forms of domestic abuse are not acceptable in any situation.If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and feel frightened of, or controlled by, a partner, an ex-partner or family member, it’s important to remember that it’s not your fault and there is no shame in seeking help.It may seem like a difficult step to take, but there is support available and #YouAreNot Alone.Free, confidential support and advice is available to victims and their concerned family members or friends, 24 hours a day.NationHelplineContactEnglandRefuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline0808 2000 247Online live chatWeb formNorthern IrelandDomestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline0808 802 1414Online live chathelp@dsahelpline.orgScotlandDomestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline0800 027 1234Online live chathelpline@sdafmh.org.ukWalesLive Fear Free0808 80 10 800Online live chatTextinfo@livefearfreehelpline.walesUK-wideThe Men’s Advice Line run by Respect is a confidential helpline specifically for male victims.0808 801 0327info@mensadviceline.org.ukBright Sky appBright Sky is a mobile app and website for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else.The app can be downloaded for free from the app stores. Only download the app if it is safe for you to do so and if you are sure that your phone isn’t being monitored.Women’s Aid local support services directoryWomen’s Aid have a directory of domestic abuse support services across the UK.If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are worried about friends or family, you can access the Women’s Aid live chat service 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm.helpline@womensaid.org.ukVictim SupportVictim Support run these services for victims and survivors of any abuse or crime, regardless of when it occurred or if the crime was reported to the police:free, independent and confidential 24/7 Supportline 08 08 16 89 111live chat serviceMy Support Space - free online resourceAsk for ANI codewordIf you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for ‘ANI’ in a participating pharmacy. ‘ANI’ stands for Action Needed Immediately. If a pharmacy has the ‘Ask for ANI’ logo on display, it means they’re ready to help. They will offer you a private space, provide a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.Safe SpacesSafe Spaces are also available in Boots, Morrisons, Superdrug and Well pharmacies, TSB banks and independent pharmacies across the UK. Once you are inside, specialist domestic abuse support information will be available for you to access. Many Safe Spaces are also prepared to respond to the ‘Ask for ANI’ codeword, to provide victims with a discreet way to access help calling the police on 999 or specialist support services.Find your nearest Safe Space.Check whether someone has an abusive pastIf you are concerned that a new, former or existing partner has an abusive past you can ask the police to check under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (also known as ‘Clare’s Law’). This is your ‘right to ask’. If records show that you may be at risk of domestic abuse, the police will consider disclosing the information. A disclosure can be made if it is legal, proportionate and necessary to do so.If you are concerned about a friend or family member, you can apply for a disclosure on behalf of someone you know.You can make a request to the police for information about a person’s previous violent offending in person at the police station or elsewhere, by telephone, by email, online or as part of a police investigation. Support agencies and services can also help you ask the police about this.Get a court order to protect you or your childIf you’re a victim of domestic abuse you can apply for a court order or injunction to protect yourself or your child from:your current or previous partnera family membersomeone you currently or previously lived withThis is called a non-molestation or occupation order.You can apply online, by email or by post.Get a court order if you’ve been the victim of domestic abuse.Support someone you knowIf you are worried that a friend, neighbour or loved one is a victim of domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free and confidential advice, 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247.Or you can contact the other support services listed on this page.Seeking help for someone you know can be challenging but #YouAreNotalone. Domestic abuse advisers will offer confidential, non-judgemental information and advice on the options available to you helping you to keep safe and make informed choices.If you believe there is an immediate risk of harm to someone, or it is an emergency, you should always call 999.If someone confides in you, there is more information on how to support a friend who is being abused.If you are an employerLet your employees know that if they are facing domestic abuse you want to help them to get help. Stay in regular contact with employees you know, or fear, may be facing abuse and if you lose contact with them, take swift action to visit them. If you believe there is an immediate risk of harm to someone, or it is an emergency, always call 999.Encourage employees to look out for others who may be facing domestic abuse and signpost them to support. Your staff may also be worried about their own abusive behaviour at this time. There is no excuse for domestic abuse, no matter what stresses you are under and support is available.Hestia’s Respond to Abuse Advice Line is a free resource for employers. Employers can call 020 3879 3695 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or email adviceline.eb@hestia.org for support, guidance or information about domestic abuse and how to support employees and colleagues experiencing domestic abuse.The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse website provides resources to support employers including an employers’ toolkit.If you are a professional working in the domestic abuse sectorSafeLives provides guidance and support to professionals and those working in the domestic abuse sector, as well as additional advice for those at risk.Find additional information and supportIf you want to access help specifically to cater to your background and needs or want support and help for specific types of abuse there are several organisations that can help - see Domestic abuse: specialist sources of support.You can also find additional information and support here on topics including:help for children and young peoplewelfare benefits and housing advicehelp if you don’t have settled status in the UKsupport for specific types of abuseGet help if you think you might be an abuserIf you are concerned about your behaviour or the behaviour of someone you know, there is support available.The Respect Phoneline is an anonymous and confidential helpline for men and women who are abusing their partners and families. It is open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm. The helpline also takes calls from partners or ex-partners, friends and relatives who are concerned about perpetrators.A webchat service is available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 11am and from 3pm to 4pm.Telephone: 0808 802 4040How to call the police when you can’t speakIf you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and listen to the questions from the operator and, if you can, respond by coughing or tapping on the handset.Call 999 from a mobileIf prompted, press 55 to Make Yourself Heard and this will transfer your call to the police. Pressing 55 only works on mobiles and does not allow police to track your location.Call 999 from a landlineIf the operator can only hear background noise and cannot decide whether an emergency service is needed, you will be connected to a police call handler.If you replace the handset, the landline may remain connected for 45 seconds in case you pick up again.When 999 calls are made from landlines, information about your location should be automatically available to the call handlers to help provide a response.If you are deaf or can’t use a phoneYou can register with the emergencySMS. Text REGISTER to 999. You will get a text which tells you what to do next. Do this when it is safe so you can text when you are in danger.

Dear {FULL_NAME}We are writing to local residents as part of increasing the amount of positive legal action taken against people who possess illegal drugs, sell drugs or grow their own at home. In order to help you make your community safer and drug free, we need your help in reporting such matters.Illegal drugs can come in many different forms and it can sometimes be difficult to know if someone is possesses them, selling them or growing/manufacturing them. Common signs that this may be happening include;What to Look out for – How to Spot a Cannabis FarmStrong Odours – Cannabis crops take time around 3 months to grow, odours can be potent in the final weeks.Covered Windows – Curtains always drawn up or windows covered/boarded up from the inside.Excessive Security Measures – Excessive security measures such as extra locks or grills on windows.Lots of Condensation – Cannabis plants need a greenhouse type environment to grow. Look out for condensation on windows, especially in the summer months.Lots of visitors – Frequent visitors at unsociable hours.Resident only visiting address twice weekly – Some cannabis growers are extremely organized and only tend to the plants a couple of time a week.Plant Growing Equipment – Look out for potential growers taking lots of equipment in and out of properties, such as soil/fertilizer also removing plant waste.Lots of cables and wiring – Cannabis farm set ups require lots of cables and wiring for all the equipment.Excessive electricity bills (for Landlords) – As much as some growers will bypass the electricity meter some will not and as a landlord if you start receiving large electricity bills or the bill suddenly drops could show the meter has been tampered with.Snow – Cannabis farms produce a lot of heat. Be aware of properties that have no snow on their roof after a flurry.Bright Lights Day and Night – Cannabis plants need light to grow, look out for properties with very bright lighting.Buzz of Ventilation – The constant noise of a fan could be a sign of the ventilation for a cannabis grow.Vulnerable Residents – Sometimes some groups will take advantage of vulnerable people including foreign national which may be victims of human trafficking or modern slavery.There are various ways to report suspected drugs possession, dealing and/or cultivation/production and any associated anti-social behavior;Telephone Humberside Police on 101 (999 for emergencies) or Visit our website www.humberside.police.ukContact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 You can report matters ANONYMOUSLY if you prefer, we do not need to come to your home.If you, or anyone you know may benefit from support in reducing their illegal drug use or you are concerned about someone who may be using drugs you can contact the following agencies;REFRESH -    The service is for young people, parents and careers. Refresh will work with people to prevent, reduce and treat the harm caused by drug, alcohol and solvent use. They can be contacted on 331059 or by email at refresh@hullcc.gov.ukFRANK -        If you have any questions or are worried about someone you think may be using drugs, you can call Frank on 0300 1236600 or visit the website www.talktofrank.comRENEW -       Hull ReNew is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, families, careers and affected others they can be contacted on 01482 620013 or email hull.renew@cgl.cjsm.netWe hope you find this letter informative. Most of the legal action that is taken by Humberside Police and is following information given to us by members of the public who are fed up with the issues of drugs and anti-social behaviour blighting their home life.Your continued support is appreciated and assists us in helping to make your community a safer, peaceful and enjoyable place to live. Thank you for helping us help youHumberside Police

During the early hours of this morning, officers have located a cannabis grow at a property on Avenue Vivian. Four males have been arrested for cannabis cultivation and remain in custody. Log 56 18/05/22 refers.

Courier fraud occurs when people hand over money or valuables to criminals posing as couriers.Using a variety of different tactics, criminals will call the victim and convince them into withdrawing a sum of money and handing it over to a ‘courier’ who is sent to their home.The victim may also be convinced into handing over their bank cards, PINs, as well as high-value items such as jewellery, watches and gold.Typically, courier fraudsters target victims by claiming to be a police officer or a member of staff from a victim’s bank. They often pressure people into making quick financial decisions to assist with fictitious investigations.National figures show that, last year alone, more than 3,500 people were victims of courier fraud, with losses totalling more than £15.2 million.Whilst reports of courier fraud in Humberside are amongst the lowest in the country (8 reports, losses of £2,000 in 2021), they do happen – and have occurred recently.During this incident, a person was phoned by someone who claimed that their bank details were compromised and must immediately contact Scotland Yard. The victim hung up, but the caller was able to remain on the line. The victim called 999 and spoke to someone (the caller again) who directed them to withdraw a significant sum from their bank. They were informed that a courier would arrive to pick it up.Thankfully, in this situation, we managed to stop the scam.This is just one method courier fraudsters employ to scam people out of their money. An analysis of data from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has highlighted four other modus operandi (MOs) which are now more commonly being used by fraudsters.Other methods used by courier fraudstersBank card expiry: Fraudsters claim to be from the victim’s bank and say their card is no longer valid. They ask for the PIN and then send a “courier” to collect the card before using it for fraudulent purposes.Purchasing high-end items: The suspects pretend to be police officers and ask the victim to help with an undercover operation by purchasing expensive items like watches, jewellery and gold. Once the item is bought, the victim will hand over the item to the criminal.Counterfeit cash/bank investigation: A person claiming to be a police officer or banking official informs the victim that they need to help with a banking corruption investigation. The victim is told to withdraw a large amount of money and the cash is picked up later by a courier to “check for fingerprints” or to “identify counterfeit bank notes”.Computer takeover: The fraudster telephones the victim, purporting to be from their internet service provider, saying that they have had an issue with their internet connectivity and are due compensation. The victim is persuaded to download a remote access application, giving the suspects access to their home computers. The fraudster persuades the victims into thinking that they have been paid too much compensation and the victims then withdraw cash to pay the money back, which is later collected by a courier.Signs of courier fraudCourier fraud usually starts with an unsolicited telephone call to the victim.Typically, the suspect will pose as a bank official, police officer or a computer or utility engineer.Courier fraudsters will usually request the victim purchases high-value items such as Rolex watches and gold bullion, withdraws cash or provides a bank card for collection from a courier.Fraudsters will instruct victims not to tell any family or friends about what they are doing.When carrying out courier fraud, criminals will request the victim hangs up the phone to ring their bank for confirmation while keeping the line open. The suspect then purports to be bank official and provides false confirmation.Fraudsters will also arrange for a courier to meet the victim to collect the item they have purchased.How to protect against courier fraudDetective Inspector Ben Robinson, of our Economic Crime Unit, said: “People targeted by courier fraudsters can be from any demographic, but typically prey on some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Victims typically tend to be aged between 70 and 89. “If you are in a caring or supportive role to people of these ages, I would urge you to start conversations about suspect schemes and the warning signs to look out regarding courier fraud. Often, just making someone aware of these can be enough help someone avoid falling victim to these callous individuals.”It is worth noting that:The police or your bank will never call you to ask you to verify your personal details or PIN.If you get a call asking you to do this, hang up, wait a few minutes and call your bank on a number you know to be genuine, such as the one on the back of your card. If you can, try to use a different phone than the one you were originally contacted on.The police or your bank will never send a courier to your home to collect your cash, bank cards, PINs or any other valuables. Any requests to do so are part of a scam.The police will never contact you out of the blue and ask you to participate in an investigation that requires you to withdraw money from your bank, or to purchase high-value goods, such as jewellery or gold.If you are contacted by someone you do not know, or cannot verify the identity of, follow the Take Five to Stop Fraud advice: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 okay to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.Protect: If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online by clicking here or by calling 0300 123 2040.Alternatively, you can call our non-emergency number 101 to report information.Or, if you have information regarding those responsible for fraud, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

Today at 11AM i will be holding a street meeting at lindum street community center cafe please feel free to pop along for a chat.