HELP THE POLICE HELP YOU

The Police need your help in beating the criminal. They cannot do their job properly with out it. You can help best by reporting at once anything that strikes you as suspicious. If you saw someone being attacked or robbed you would naturally phone the police. ring them just the same if you see someone lurking around your neighbours house or tying car doors. The police wont mind if it is a false alarm, they would much rather take no chances.

What You Should Do                       

Dial 999. Ask for the Police & tell them as much as you can: 

1    Where the incident happened.

2    The number of people involved.

3    Description of the suspects.

4    Description of the scene.

5    Registration of any vehicles involved.

6    Your name & address will help but they are not essential.       

For a Neighbourhood Watch to remain successful all members should ensure that their property complies with a basic security that ALL homes should have, whether or not they are part of a Neighbourhood Watch.

All external doors and ground floor windows must have proper locks suitable for the type of frame. Any other window or point of entry which are accessible, such as those above flat roofs, should also be secure. During the Summer months many of us like windows left open most of the time. Remember this when buying locks so that the window can be locked in the open position. all locks should be secured with screws of an adequate length to prevent them being levered off.

External doors, in addition to having a good quality deadlock, must have a door chain and should have a door viewer if the glass in the door does not allow the occupant to see who is calling. Hinge bolts give an added reinforcement. If thieves have to break glass to gain entry then they are restricted in what they can take away if they have to exit in the same way. Keys allow them to open doors and walk away with everything. Keep keys out of doors and out of sight.

Lighting is also very important both inside your house and out. It is essential that you give the impression that someone is at home. Table lamps can have time switches plugged in and left on permanently so that for whatever reason you do switch your lights on at dusk, they are still activated automatically. Similarly, an exterior bulkhead or security lamp should give lighting to that vulnerable area to the side and the rear of your property to prevent anyone skulking there. Not only is it a deterrent but it also adds to you personal safety in that you can see outside during the hours of darkness before opening the door.

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