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Accident or Emergency? When to Dial 999.
You can dial 999 from any private, public or mobile phone for free.
when to dial 999:-
You or someone else requires immediate medical attention Your own welfare or that of someone else is in immediate danger, or is about to be in immediate danger A Crime is in progress or about to happen There is a risk of serious damage to property A Fire is in progress or has been in progress Persons are trapped in buildings or vehicles, with no safe means of escape
some examples:-
Someone is not breathing, or is unconscious or bleeding heavily You are being attacked You see someone breaking into a house There is a Road Traffic Collision You see an explosion You see someone dragged out to sea
Time to Dial, what happens?
When you Dial 999, the operator will pick up and ask which service you require.
State POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE or COASTGUARD
Your location will be sent to the operator. If you call from a landline or Telephone Kiosk, the address of where the phone is registered is displayed. If you call from a mobile, the nearest signal reception point will be displayed. The telephone number is always displayed, even if you are ex-directory or have selected not to send caller ID. You may be asked to confirm your location.
You will then be passed to the appropriate control room based on the service which you require and your location.
when to dial 999:-
You or someone else requires immediate medical attention Your own welfare or that of someone else is in immediate danger, or is about to be in immediate danger A Crime is in progress or about to happen There is a risk of serious damage to property A Fire is in progress or has been in progress Persons are trapped in buildings or vehicles, with no safe means of escape
some examples:-
Someone is not breathing, or is unconscious or bleeding heavily You are being attacked You see someone breaking into a house There is a Road Traffic Collision You see an explosion You see someone dragged out to sea
Time to Dial, what happens?
When you Dial 999, the operator will pick up and ask which service you require.
State POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE or COASTGUARD
Your location will be sent to the operator. If you call from a landline or Telephone Kiosk, the address of where the phone is registered is displayed. If you call from a mobile, the nearest signal reception point will be displayed. The telephone number is always displayed, even if you are ex-directory or have selected not to send caller ID. You may be asked to confirm your location.
You will then be passed to the appropriate control room based on the service which you require and your location.
The average length of time from dialling, speaking with the operator, to speaking with a call handler at the appropriate control room is 8 seconds.
Here you pass all the details. Location, what has happened, what the situation is now. Remember LIONEL
L - Location of Incident I - Incident Detail O - Other relevant information N - Number hurt/injured E - Extra detail descriptions of any offenders, nature or source of a fire, if the person has any ailments L - Location of Incident
It is very important that you give the most accurate location possible. this helps emergency crews to get exactly where they are needed as quickly as possible. Also, give the location first. This helps the Call handlers identify to controllers where emergency incidents are taking place, and could help the controller to deploy units whilst the call handler is still taking details, saving valuable minutes.
If you have an incident that requires more than one service, it is important that you put the medical requirement first.
For example, if you witness an incident of violence where a person is left unconscious, state AMBULANCE when asked by the operator. Give details to the call handler. when you give details of what has happened, the appropriate control rooms will contact each other to get appropriate resources deployed.
why not call the local station? It is important that you dial 999 if there is an emergency rather than your local station for several reasons. - when you dial 999 and are put through to a control room, that call is prioritised to make sure that all the details are taken as quickly as possible to get the appropriate units en route. If you dial your local station or a non-emergency number, the call would not flag up as requiring immediate attention, and you may be in a queue of calls. - call handlers are trained to deal with 999 calls, what to say and how to take details appropriately. If you dial your local station, although they may be helpful and understanding, they may not follow this procedure, or not have access to the appropriate system to log the call. - some responding units are not able to respond to calls under blue lights unless they have authority from their control room. This could cause delay.
what about 112? 112 is the emergency number for the European Union. It has call centres in every country, and allocation is the same as the 999 service. If you are abroad and require emergency assistance, dial 112 and there will be someone able to speak English. 112 operates on a different frequency band to 999. if you are using a mobile, and don't have any signal, you will not be able to dial 999, however you may still be able to dial 112.
Remember:- -999 is not a system to report that you are late for work, ask directions, or ask for the time. -calling 999 as a hoax is an offence and could take units away from real emergencies -calling 999 for a non-emergency could cost someone in real danger time, and possibly their life.
Here you pass all the details. Location, what has happened, what the situation is now. Remember LIONEL
L - Location of Incident I - Incident Detail O - Other relevant information N - Number hurt/injured E - Extra detail descriptions of any offenders, nature or source of a fire, if the person has any ailments L - Location of Incident
It is very important that you give the most accurate location possible. this helps emergency crews to get exactly where they are needed as quickly as possible. Also, give the location first. This helps the Call handlers identify to controllers where emergency incidents are taking place, and could help the controller to deploy units whilst the call handler is still taking details, saving valuable minutes.
If you have an incident that requires more than one service, it is important that you put the medical requirement first.
For example, if you witness an incident of violence where a person is left unconscious, state AMBULANCE when asked by the operator. Give details to the call handler. when you give details of what has happened, the appropriate control rooms will contact each other to get appropriate resources deployed.
why not call the local station? It is important that you dial 999 if there is an emergency rather than your local station for several reasons. - when you dial 999 and are put through to a control room, that call is prioritised to make sure that all the details are taken as quickly as possible to get the appropriate units en route. If you dial your local station or a non-emergency number, the call would not flag up as requiring immediate attention, and you may be in a queue of calls. - call handlers are trained to deal with 999 calls, what to say and how to take details appropriately. If you dial your local station, although they may be helpful and understanding, they may not follow this procedure, or not have access to the appropriate system to log the call. - some responding units are not able to respond to calls under blue lights unless they have authority from their control room. This could cause delay.
what about 112? 112 is the emergency number for the European Union. It has call centres in every country, and allocation is the same as the 999 service. If you are abroad and require emergency assistance, dial 112 and there will be someone able to speak English. 112 operates on a different frequency band to 999. if you are using a mobile, and don't have any signal, you will not be able to dial 999, however you may still be able to dial 112.
Remember:- -999 is not a system to report that you are late for work, ask directions, or ask for the time. -calling 999 as a hoax is an offence and could take units away from real emergencies -calling 999 for a non-emergency could cost someone in real danger time, and possibly their life.
Meet the Team...
PC Tim Comyns 1847
Tim joined the team following an extensive career in the British Army, finishing as a Warrant Officer 1 and a Regimental Sergeant Major. He saw action in Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland and the Gulf. Tim grew up in a rural area of Cornwall. He is a keen shot, and shoots for Warwickshire Police.
Team Updates..
2 warnings have been issued under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002, whereby drivers of vehicles used to cause harassment, alarm or distress are given warning to improve their behaviour, or face having the vehicle removed if they or their vehicle is used again in the same manner.
5 Tax evaders have been referred to the DVLA for not having paid the duty on their vehicles. Both offenders have received fines accordingly.
1 Drink Driver has been arrested and charged after being found to have been 4 times over the drink/drive limit. The offender is currently on police bail to appear in court at a later date.
Improving our visibility, PCSO Dean CANNING has become the third Wellesbourne PCSO in as many months to complete Bicycle training. Look out for him patrolling the rural beat.
500 vehicles have been speed checked in the village of Wellesbourne by PCSO's SUDDABY and CANNING. 10 speeders have been caught.
In our ever increasing engagement work, Loxley Primary School received a visit from a very friendly PCSO Canning to talk about honesty. The students had a discussion with the PCSO about right and wrong and the importance of being honest at all times. PCSO Henri SMITH has been working with the Deputy Head at Kineton High School to establish some projects for the future with good progress being made.
PCSO Henri SMITH recovered stolen property from a theft during a routine cycle patrol of the Wellesbourne area and returned to the very grateful owner.
An offender in the Wellesbourne area has been issued with a Police Caution following an incident of Criminal Damage in March.
PCSO Michelle Suddaby along with the Anti-Social Behaviour from Stratford have issued 9 ASB Warning Letters to youths involved in an incident in the Wellesbourne Area.
In our ever increasing engagement work, Loxley Primary School received a visit from a very friendly PCSO Canning to talk about honesty. The students had a discussion with the PCSO about right and wrong and the importance of being honest at all times. PCSO Henri SMITH has been working with the Deputy Head at Kineton High School to establish some projects for the future with good progress being made.
PCSO Henri SMITH recovered stolen property from a theft during a routine cycle patrol of the Wellesbourne area and returned to the very grateful owner.
An offender in the Wellesbourne area has been issued with a Police Caution following an incident of Criminal Damage in March.
PCSO Michelle Suddaby along with the Anti-Social Behaviour from Stratford have issued 9 ASB Warning Letters to youths involved in an incident in the Wellesbourne Area.
Warwickshire Crime
Crime mapping is part of a Home Office initiative which will eventually be available in all 43 police forces across England and Wales giving members of the public easy access to local crime data.
By logging on to Warwickshire Police website (www.warwickshire.police.uk), the Safer Neighbourhoods website (www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk) or directly via warwickshire.crimemapper.co.uk members of the public can see whether crime is up or down in their community and compare with other areas within Warwickshire.
Inc 663 Tuesday 31 March
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at the One Stop Shop in Bridge Street, Wellesbourne yesterday evening (31 March) at around 11pm.
Three men, all wearing masks or stockings over their faces, entered the store. One of the men was carrying a hammer and a bag. One of the men jumped over the counter and demanded money from the till. He took a small quantity of money that was in the till.
Also stolen were a quantity of cigarettes, condoms and a bottle of vodka from behind the counter.
Three men, all wearing masks or stockings over their faces, entered the store. One of the men was carrying a hammer and a bag. One of the men jumped over the counter and demanded money from the till. He took a small quantity of money that was in the till.
Also stolen were a quantity of cigarettes, condoms and a bottle of vodka from behind the counter.
The men left the shop and got in to a silver coloured vehicle, possibly a VW Golf and drove out of the village along Bridge Street.
No one in the store was injured in the robbery.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious near the one stop shop in Bridge Street at around 11pm is asked to contact the CID office at Leamington Police Station on 01926 451111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
No one in the store was injured in the robbery.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious near the one stop shop in Bridge Street at around 11pm is asked to contact the CID office at Leamington Police Station on 01926 451111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
ANTI-TERRORIST INFORMATION - DON'T RELY ON OTHERS
Police are urging the public not to rely on others when it comes to reporting suspicious behaviour that could be linked to terrorism in Warwickshire.
The appeal comes at the start of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the Anti-Terrorist Hotline (0800 789 321) - a dedicated number staffed 24/7 by specialist counter terrorism officers.
A series of 'Don't Rely On Others' press, billboard and radio adverts will urge people to call the number if they have any concerns about unusual behaviour or activity in their neighbourhood.
The security threat in Britain remains classed as severe and police across the country believe the public can play a vital part in providing information that could help disrupt terrorist planning and save lives.
Warwickshire Assistant Chief Constable Bill Holland, said: "The security situation nationally remains severe and it is the responsibility of all of us to help protect our communities from harm.
"One small piece of information could prove vital for the police in bringing criminals to justice. One call from a member of the public could make all the difference in stopping would-be murders in their tracks.
"We would much rather people ring the hotline, and it turn out to be nothing at all, than miss something important."
Callers to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline can speak in confidence to officers to discuss their concerns. However, the number should not be used for emergencies.
Call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. In emergencies always call 999
"One small piece of information could prove vital for the police in bringing criminals to justice. One call from a member of the public could make all the difference in stopping would-be murders in their tracks.
"We would much rather people ring the hotline, and it turn out to be nothing at all, than miss something important."
Callers to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline can speak in confidence to officers to discuss their concerns. However, the number should not be used for emergencies.
Call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. In emergencies always call 999
10 year Driving Licences
Thousands of motorists are at risk of being fined up to £1,000 because they are unwittingly driving without a valid licence.
They risk prosecution after failing to spot the extremely small print on their photo card licence which says it automatically expires after 10 years and has to be renewed - even though drivers are licensed to drive until the age of 70. This has come to light a decade after the first batch of photo licences was issued in July 1998, just as they start to expire.
Motoring organisations blamed the Government for the fiasco and said 'most' drivers believed their licences were for life. They said officials had failed to publicise sufficiently the fact that new-style licences - unlike the old paper ones - expire after a set period and have to be renewed.
They risk prosecution after failing to spot the extremely small print on their photo card licence which says it automatically expires after 10 years and has to be renewed - even though drivers are licensed to drive until the age of 70. This has come to light a decade after the first batch of photo licences was issued in July 1998, just as they start to expire.
Motoring organisations blamed the Government for the fiasco and said 'most' drivers believed their licences were for life. They said officials had failed to publicise sufficiently the fact that new-style licences - unlike the old paper ones - expire after a set period and have to be renewed.
At the heart of the confusion is the small print on the tiny credit-card-size photo licence, which is used in conjunction with the paper version. The small print on the back of the driving licence is easy to miss. Just below the driver name on the front of the photo card licence is a series of dates and details - each one numbered. Number 4b features a date in tiny writing, but no explicit explanation as to what it means. The date's significance is only explained if the driver turns over the card and reads the key on the back which states that '4b' means 'licence valid to'. Even more confusingly, an adjacent table on the rear of the card sets out how long the driver is registered to hold a licence - that is until his or her 70th birthday. A total of 25million new-style licences have been issued but - motoring experts say - drivers were never sufficiently warned they would expire after 10 years.
The DVLA said failure to update the photo card after 10 years fell into the same category as failing to inform them of a change of address.
CHECK YOUR LICENCE EXPIRY DATE!!!
The DVLA said failure to update the photo card after 10 years fell into the same category as failing to inform them of a change of address.
CHECK YOUR LICENCE EXPIRY DATE!!!
PERSONAL SAFETY
The best way to minimise the risk of attack is by taking sensible precautions. Most people already do this as part of their everyday lives, often without realising it. You may already be aware of some of the suggestions listed below, but some may be new to you, and you may find them useful.
~If you walk alone after dark get a personal attack alarm
~Cover up expensive looking jewellery
~Don't hitch hike or take lifts
~Carry your bags close to you, keep your keys in a separate pocket
~Vary your routes sticking to well lit roads and pavements
~Don't take short cuts through dark alleys or waste ground
~Walk facing traffic so that a car cannot pull up behind you unnoticed.
~Cover up expensive looking jewellery
~Don't hitch hike or take lifts
~Carry your bags close to you, keep your keys in a separate pocket
~Vary your routes sticking to well lit roads and pavements
~Don't take short cuts through dark alleys or waste ground
~Walk facing traffic so that a car cannot pull up behind you unnoticed.
