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Humberside Police - Meeting Invitation

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Thank you to all those who took part in the online Q & A session this morning. To find out the dates of the next online sessions please visit the Humberside Police website where the details are listed.

Kind regards

PC Watson




 
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Humberside Police - Meeting Invitation


Morning Everyone,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well. 

Just to let you know, I will be out on Foot Patrol in the Town Centre between 11AM - 1PM.

If you have any questions or concerns, please come and speak to me and let me know.

Kind Regards

Molly

PC 843 JEANS
HUMBERSIDE POLICE
COMMUNITY POLICING TEAM
SCUNTHORPE
TEAM 2

 
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Humberside Police - Meeting Invitation


Good morning

I am online now for the next 30 minutes to answer questions about Scunthorpe Town Ward area. Please send any questions to me using the my community alert system and i will reply.

Kind regards

PC Watson



 
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10 tips on crime prevention


1. Set your alarm

If you’re serious about security, you might want to consider installing an alarm system. As well as providing another layer of security to your home, it could help to reduce your home insurance premiums. But if you have one installed, it needs to be activated to be effective (and to avoid invalidating your insurance).

Make a habit of setting your alarm whenever you leave the house, and before you go to bed at night. If you struggle to remember, leave yourself a note at the door, or set up reminders on your phone until it becomes a habit.

2. Update your locks

Installing certain approved lock types can reduce your home insurance premium. This is because they're the safest and the most likely to prevent burglars from gaining entry into your home. Some burglars become familiar with certain locks, and have developed methods to defeat them. So it’s important to have modern, professionally fitted locks.

3. Secure your windows

The same rule applies for windows — if you can prove to your insurer that your windows are secure, you may be able to get a more affordable insurance quote. But to ensure your home is safe, you must remember to lock your windows whenever you leave the house.

In the warmer months, you should avoid leaving them open at night as this provides an easy entrance point for burglars. You should also check the condition of your windows frequently, as rusty locks and rotten frames can make access even easier.

4. Hide valuables

Make sure you store valuables, such as jewellery, tablets and other gadgets out of sight as they can attract opportunistic thieves — and burglars aren’t known for resisting temptation. You might also want to consider investing in a safe.

It’s also advisable to keep your car keys hidden as many burglars will break into homes just to take cars. Keep your keys away from your front door to avoid ‘letterbox fishing’, a tactic where burglars use a fishing rod or long magnetic implement to grab keys through a home’s letterbox.

5. Keep your keys in a safe place

You might think your spare key is safe under the doormat or plant pot, but burglars know all the common hiding places. Never leave your keys in the inside of your door, as burglars can use the ‘fishing’ technique to reach them through the letterbox and let themselves into your home.

6. Invest in smart lighting

Many burglars operate in darkness with the aim of being as discreet as possible. Motion sensor lighting can alert you or your neighbours to movement near your home and can be enough to put a burglar off. You can also invest in automated low-energy lighting to come on at intervals. This will make it look like your home is occupied when you’re away, which can be an effective deterrent. There are also plenty of solar lights which do a great job of illuminating areas.

7. Don’t make it obvious when you’re away

It’s much easier for a burglar to enter your home and make off with your belongings if you’re not there to disturb them. This is why some burglars target homes when their occupants are away on holiday.

Don’t make it obvious when you’re away — cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries so they don’t pile up outside your door. Also consider letting a trusted friend, or have neighbour check in on your home and collect any post that accumulates. It’s best to avoid advertising your absence on social media, especially if your posts are public.

8. Invest in outbuilding and shed security

You may have secure locks on your home’s doors and windows, but have you thought about the valuables in sheds and outbuildings?

It’s not only the contents of these outbuildings you need to worry about — burglars can use your own tools against you by borrowing ladders or heavy tools to help them gain entry into your home.

9. Invest in CCTV

CCTV is an excellent tool to deter and catch would be intruders. Modern cameras can alert a user via their mobile phone to any motion that is captured.

10. Check your security regularly

Don’t take it for granted that all of your security measures are operating as they should be. If you have an alarm or any smart lighting, you should check them regularly. It’s sensible to undertake an annual check to ensure all of your security measures are up to date (this is a good time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors too). Self-testing is a good practice, but a professional can provide a more thorough assessment.
Stay safe and please contact the police on 101 should you see anything suspicious. If you have a neighbourhood watch or area facebook page make sure you let other users know of suspicious behaviour. Extra eyes can help deter criminals.

PCSO Richard Lawson
Ferry Road Police Station


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Good News!


A misuse of drugs warrant was executed today on Rebourn Way Scunthorpe and an amount of Cannabis was recovered from the address. Further action to be taken by landlord

We will not tolerate drugs in our communities, if you are aware of any issues please let us know
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Suspicious circumstances reported in your area


An insecure property was believed to to have been entered on Northolme Road in Scunthorpe on the 24/02/2021. Money was thought to have been stolen from a purse in the property. If anyone has seen anyone acting suspicious in the area around 8.15pm to 9.30pm then please contact Humberside Police quoting investigation 16/25352/21.

Please ensure all your doors are locked before leaving your house. 

Thank you ,

PCSO Richard Lawson




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