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The new number 101
The new number 101, which is already live in several force areas across the country, is an easy to remember number which goes directly to the local control room no matter where you are dialling from.
It takes away the need to search for the local force number and should reduce the volume of unnecessary 999 calls.
The new number can be used to report if a car has been stolen or property has been damaged or vandalised, to report a minor traffic collision, to provide information about crime or to contact a local policing team.
The number 101 is being rolled out across England and Wales by the end of 2011, meaning it can be used across the whole area.
Superintendent Adrian McGee said: "When calling 101 the system will determine your location and connect you to the local police force. You will receive a message telling you which police force you are being connected to. If you are on a boundary between two or more forces you can choose which force you would like to be connected to.
"This new number will provide a simple and quick way to contact Warwickshire Police, helping to protect our communities from harm. 101 increases the number of ways that people can contact the police - not just to contact us but it can be used throughout the country to contact the local police force whenever it is needed."
The number 101 does not replace 999, which should still be used in an emergency, when a crime is in progress, there is a danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.
The new number will cost 15 pence from landlines and mobile phones for the entire call, no matter how long the call or what time of day it is.
Entries on social networking sites
George Stepney, Crime Prevention Manager at Warwickshire Police said: “Whilst we understand the popularity of social networking, posting when you’ll be away over the festive season or days when your property will be empty could be all the information an opportunist thief needs to burgle your home.
“Often the comments are innocent, made purely because people want to share what they are doing over Christmas and New Year with people they know.
“To help protect yourself and your property from this harm, please follow the below advice.”
* Check your privacy settings on social networking sites. Make sure the information you are posting can only be seen by friends and family, not strangers.
* Think – Are the people who have access to this information people you really know and trust? If not, remove their access.
* Remind children and young people in your household of the importance of the aforementioned points. How well do they know the people they have allowed access to their information? Have they met them before?
* Before you post an update think, does this information need to be seen by everyone who has access to your area? If not, consider a one to one form of communication.
* Remind children and young people in your household of the importance of the aforementioned points. How well do they know the people they have allowed access to their information? Have they met them before?
* Before you post an update think, does this information need to be seen by everyone who has access to your area? If not, consider a one to one form of communication.
Car thieves at party venues - Christmas parties
This advice is of particular relevance during the summer months and at Christmas.
Force Crime Prevention Officer, Ian King said: "We know there are teams of car thieves who visit hotel and public house car parks where they know there will be company drinks after work or parties taking place.
"They look for cars arriving just after work, or check to see if there are a series of vehicles of the same make – with similar registration numbers or company parking badges in their windscreen – indicating that they are being driven by people from the same organisation.
"Other thieves will simply sit and watch people arriving at a restaurant, pub or hotel to see if they transfer anything to the boot before they go inside.
"The car thieves know that once the driver is inside they have a certain amount of time to break into their car and steal any valuable items.
"Thieves tend to target company cars because the likelihood of finding a lap top computer or other high value equipment inside is higher, but all cars are potential targets. If they have a coat, sports bag, or brief case, either hidden or on view, a thief will break in."
Businesses can take the following steps to improve security.
Install CCTV surveillance equipment in car parks,
Employ security officers to patrol car parks,
Wherever possible have gated exits,
Have clear crime prevention signs visible reminding motorists to remove their property from their car,
Meet the car park standards as set under the Park Mark scheme. For more information, please visit www.saferparking.com
Community Protection works closely with pubs, hotels and restaurants and provide awareness/warning signs on how to protect your vehicle and belongings.
Driver advice
Even with these additional security measures in place the responsibility still remains with the car driver to make sure there is nothing in the vehicle to attract the thieves.
Motorists can help deter car thieves by:
Removing everything of value from your vehicle before you leave the office for a night out.
Leaving the lap top at work or at home
Asking yourself if you really need to take your briefcase with you in the car when you are going to attend a social gathering.
Leaving the glove compartment open and removing or opening the rear parcel shelf to show there is nothing in the boot.
Removing anything from the car that you don’t need.
Keeping the number of cds in you car to a minimum.
Not hiding items in the glove compartment - it's the first place a thief will look.
Using a visible anti theft device such as a steering wheel lock, even if your vehicle is fitted with an immobiliser.
Car thieves want to be in and out of a car with minimum of time and effort. If you show them there is nothing to steal, and also make it look like your car is well protected they are less likely to target your vehicle.
Install CCTV surveillance equipment in car parks,
Employ security officers to patrol car parks,
Wherever possible have gated exits,
Have clear crime prevention signs visible reminding motorists to remove their property from their car,
Meet the car park standards as set under the Park Mark scheme. For more information, please visit www.saferparking.com
Community Protection works closely with pubs, hotels and restaurants and provide awareness/warning signs on how to protect your vehicle and belongings.
Driver advice
Even with these additional security measures in place the responsibility still remains with the car driver to make sure there is nothing in the vehicle to attract the thieves.
Motorists can help deter car thieves by:
Removing everything of value from your vehicle before you leave the office for a night out.
Leaving the lap top at work or at home
Asking yourself if you really need to take your briefcase with you in the car when you are going to attend a social gathering.
Leaving the glove compartment open and removing or opening the rear parcel shelf to show there is nothing in the boot.
Removing anything from the car that you don’t need.
Keeping the number of cds in you car to a minimum.
Not hiding items in the glove compartment - it's the first place a thief will look.
Using a visible anti theft device such as a steering wheel lock, even if your vehicle is fitted with an immobiliser.
Car thieves want to be in and out of a car with minimum of time and effort. If you show them there is nothing to steal, and also make it look like your car is well protected they are less likely to target your vehicle.
Operation Incentive 3 - Christmas Drink Drive campaign
Results:
90 vehicles stop checked;
5 dealt with for being overweight (fixed penalty fines amounting to £1420 issued)
3 vehicles found with counterfeit goods (being dealt with by Trading Standards)
6 No insurance (one vehicle seized)
2 No MOT
4 Defective lights
2 No seatbelt
2 Tachograph offences
1 Drugs possession
7 HORT1's
7 Negative breath tests
1 Mobile phone
3 vehicles found with counterfeit goods (being dealt with by Trading Standards)
6 No insurance (one vehicle seized)
2 No MOT
4 Defective lights
2 No seatbelt
2 Tachograph offences
1 Drugs possession
7 HORT1's
7 Negative breath tests
1 Mobile phone
Burglary (other)
Between 1700hrs 05.11.2011 & 0800hrs 07.11.2011, unknown offender/s have cut the locks on 2 containers at a property in Kings Lane, Snitterfield and stolen: 1 x Log Splitter 1 x Heavy Duty Grabber.
Incident number: WK:20111128-224 Crime number: S/11/14286
Between 1630hrs 01.12.2011 & 0730hrs 02.12.2011, unknown offender/s have smashed the window to the restaurant at Upton House, Banbury and gained entry. At this point it is not known what has been taken.
Incident number: WK-20111202-53 Crime number: S/11/14441
Incident number: WK:20111128-224 Crime number: S/11/14286
Between 1630hrs 01.12.2011 & 0730hrs 02.12.2011, unknown offender/s have smashed the window to the restaurant at Upton House, Banbury and gained entry. At this point it is not known what has been taken.
Incident number: WK-20111202-53 Crime number: S/11/14441
If anyone has information that may help police with their enquiries then please call the Warwickshire Crime Desk on 02476 483432
Theft
Between 1900hrs 02.12.2011 & 1600hrs 03.12.2011, unknown offender/s have stolen 4 x Galvanised Steel Fences from a location just off Church Walk, Wellesbourne. 20 x Galvanised Sheets were stacked up at the side of the road but the owner found these before they were taken.
Incident number: WK-20111203-326 Crime number: S/11/14511
Incident number: WK-20111203-326 Crime number: S/11/14511
Between 2000hrs 02.12.2011 & 0800hrs 03.12.2011, unknown offender/s have stolen Illuminated Christmas Decorations from outside of a property in Elliott Drive, Wellesbourne. Incident number: WK-20111203-83 Crime number: S/11/14484
Damage
Between 1700hrs & 1945hrs 06.12.2011, unknown offender/s have scratched a 'V' shape into the side panel of a vehicle parked in Baker Drive, Wellesbourne. Incident number: WK-20111206-287 Crime number: S/11/14602
