Subscribe to your Ward if you would like to receive local crime alerts within your ward. You will also receive information in relation to what your local Safer Neighbourhood Team is up to and what events they are offering for Ward residents. We will send you details of the latest scams and criminal activities and information about a rise or fall of crime type in your ward.
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Dear Dundonald Residents,
As your Sergeant for Dundonald Ward, I am trying to register interest in taking part in a new initiative which aims to increase the police's understanding of the issues which affect you and the wider community. Your contribution, via an online survey will help make their decisions more relevant to your local area and the problems that affect your community. The survey will be emailed to you approximately 2 weeks before the next Ward Panel meeting. It involves you filling out a handful of questions and returning the survey. The results of this survey I will present to the Ward Panel at the relevant meeting. There will also be a facility within this survey to add additional comments, enabling you to make the local policing team aware of any other community concerns you may have. Please note that adding a comment does not mean you will automatically receive a reply from our team.
We are also seeking to obtain new members of the ward panel which is comprised of local residents and business owners and meet with us regularly to discuss community issues and help decide on local policing issues Please reply to the dundonald.snt@met.police.uk if you are interested in either taking part in this online survey or becoming a member of the Dundonald ward panel specifying which you are interested in contributing to including your address and contact details so that we can get back to you.
Thank you Sgt Jeff New 0208 721 2450 Dundonald.snt@met.police.uk. |
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WITNESS APPEAL
On 22/12/11 at approximately 1745hrs a serious incident occurred at the convenience store on Dundonald Road junction with Newton Road. Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team is currently investigating this matter and are appealing for witnesses.
Were you in the area at the time of the incident?
Any information, no matter how insignificant, may assist the investigation. Please contact us on 020 8721 2450
Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team will treat any information provided in a strictly confidential manner.
Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team Telephone 020 8721 2450 Email dundonald.snt’met.police.uk
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Dear residents,
Whilst there have been several arrests in relation to bike thefts the ward continues to experience a high number of cycle thefts particulary in and around the town centre but also with thieves targeting bikes left in sheds.
The following is a guide on various measures that can be taken in order to reduce the risk of your pedal cycle being stolen.
LOCKS
First and foremost it is important to emphasise that the best way to reduce the risk of bike theft is to invest in a substantial bike lock, there are many different types available on the market, but D-locks and heavy chain locks are particularly strong and will help reduce the risk of bike theft. For further advice see www.soldsecure.com.
LOCKING YOUR BIKE
It is important when locking your bike that any removable parts, i.e. wheels, saddles etc, are either removed or secured with the bike, and most importantly make sure the main frame is secured to whichever locking point you are using. Any locks use you use should not be allowed to trail on the floor as this will aid any thief in attempting to break the lock. When you secure the bike, make sure that it is locked in such a way that any movement is limited making it hard for anyone to position it to facilitate cutting the lock.
When choosing your locking point it is important to secure the bike to an immovable object or stand, preferably a designated cycle stand. It is also worth bearing in mind that if you avoid locking your bike in an isolated and dimly lit location, you limit any opportunities for potential thieves. When locking your bike to a lamppost or sign, consider the height and assess whether it would be possible for someone to lift the bike and lock over the top in order to steal it.
BIKE IDENTIFICATION
It is important to make note of any serial numbers or unique features of your bike to make it easy to trace or identify in the event it is stolen, and you can also register your cycle with a bike marking scheme online such as. It is quite common for police to recover stolen bikes where we are unable to re-unite it with an owner as the bike has not been registered and quite often because the owner has not reported the theft to police in the first place.
Reporting stolen bikes not only helps us with restoring it to the owner but it can also provide us with valuable information which can assist us in tackling bike theft on the streets. Companies such as SELECTAMARK & www.immobilise.com provide online marking schemes. If you have a particulary unique or distinctive bike consider taking a picture of it which can be provided to police subsequently in the event of it being stolen
PURCHASING BIKES ONLINE
When purchasing bikes online from private sellers it is important to ask yourself a question, is the sale price too good to be true? If so then there is a possibility that the bike is stolen! Find out how much the bike is worth first and then compare that with the asking price.
If you do see someone acting suspiciously near cycle racks or your adress then we would always prefer you to err on the side of caution and let us know by calling 101 or by dialling 999 if they are actually in the process of stealing property,
Thank you,
Sergeant Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2450
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Dear Residents, An alarm installation company called 'GROUP 1 SECURITY' seems to be using unscrupulous sales tactics, including stating that all of their agents are ex police officers and would have all the necessary ID. In Kingston they are telephoning people offering free crime prevention advice and wanting to make an appointment, but have quoted £15K up front for an monitored alarm system and that Met Police would apparently refund which is not the case. In another borough the calls have consisted of a person ringing addresses and wanting to know occupants postcodes with the view to visit addresses to conduct crime prevention surveys and possibly install alarms etc to the value of £2000 free of charge, after a small admin fee. This offer is supposedly free to a small selection of addresses as advertisement to other properties, however a survey would need to be done to assess what security the homes already have……. As you all know we can not recommend any companies but would advise residents to look at The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) website. This is the specialist approvals and certification body that inspects companies providing home security, business security and fire safety services. They have a list of companies which work to the highest recognised industry standards to gain the accreditation…. They have an owl logo on their accreditation so if a resident doesn't have a computer they can look in the phone directory under burglary/intruder alarms for the owl logo…..
Kindest regards Sergeant Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2450
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WWW.COMMUNITYSAFE.GOV.UKTop tips to reduce your chances of a Christmas burglaryDear Resident
Many of the thieves believe that our houses are at their most vulnerable over Christmas, when we're out meeting friends and leaving presents wrapped tantalisingly under the tree. The risk of burglary doesn't end after the presents have been opened. The number of break-ins usually increases after Christmas, reaching its peak on New Year's Eve. It's worth checking what insurance cover you have if the worst does happen. Many home contents policies automatically increase their cover during the festive season, but a quick call to your insurer will make sure you're protected for the extra goodies under your tree. Top tips to reduce your chances of a Christmas burglary · Look at your house like a burglar would, Christmas is the only time of year when we advertise all the goods in our house to such an extent. · Don't hide your presents in obvious places like under the bed or in the wardrobe. Thieves are less likely to get into the attic. · Before wrapping presents jot down model and serial numbers. Keep receipts separate so you have a record and thieves can't return your items to the shop. · Don't put gifts under the tree, or if you do, pull your curtains! · After opening presents put your postcode on with a permanent marker to make them harder to sell on and therefore less attractive to thieves - they are also more likely to be returned to you by police if found. · Rip up present boxes and take them to the tip - they are an indication that a house has brand new and valuable contents. · Make it look like you're in when you're out at Christmas parties and don't make your house vulnerable - keep lights on, windows and gates locked, use alarms and keep a car in the driveway (according to the Home Office, no force is required in as many as a fifth of burglaries because doors and windows are left open) · Secure sheds just as well as houses - they contain just the tools a burglar needs to get into your house. Garden forks are particularly useful as are makeshift ladders like wheelie bins and trampolines so keep them chained up.
Christmas is a time when many of us are spending time away from home visiting family or traveling abroad to escape the winter chill. It is also a time when the house is full of valuable items such as gifts, food and wine. Because of this, Christmas traditionally sees an increase in domestic burglary, with criminals targeting homes when they are at their most vulnerable. Whilst home insurance may be the last thing on your mind during the busy festive period, it is essential that you protect your home with contents insurance for high value items. According to research, burglaries rise by 63% during the winter months, a figure which has perhaps increased in recent years as a result of the recession. However, whilst the nation is still gripped by economic woes, Christmas spending remains high and December 2010 saw consumer spending reach £4.09billion. To most of us, this expenditure manifests as presents for the family or food and drink to share with friends, but to a select group of criminals this figure means more items to steal. To avoid being a victim of festive theft, take a look at these tips for protecting your home this Christmas. Insurance On average, a British household will spend around £624 on presents and other seasonal products meaning the worth of your contents significantly increases. It is worth getting in touch with your insurer to find out whether your contents insurance policy covers you for these additions so that if the worst occurs your financial losses can be kept to a minimum. Some policies automatically increase your contents sum insured by 10% over the Christmas period – it’s certainly worth seeing whether your policy offers this. Safe storage With more luxury items in the home than any other month of the year, burglars and opportunistic thieves take to residential areas to prey on unsuspecting households and one of the first things they will look for is items under the Christmas tree. Try to avoid displaying gifts here and keep all items hidden in a bedroom or attic until Christmas Eve as this can make your home an obvious target. Box disposal Once all the gifts have been opened, steer clear of leaving the empty boxes and packaging in plain sight. This acts as a glaring advertisement to thieves and shows them all the valuable items you now have in your home. Post-Christmas can be just as bad for burglaries, so make sure you dispose of packaging responsibly by ripping it up, taking it to the tip and recycling. Signs of life Burglars will be on the prowl for homes that look empty during the Christmas period, so make sure there are signs of life about your household. If you are out for a night or perhaps going away for a few days, make it look like you are in by keeping lights on, or installing automatic timer-switches to come on at intervals. According to the Home Office, one fifth of all burglaries require no force as windows and doors are frequently left open, so always make sure everything is locked and your home is fully secure before you leave. Regards
Sergeant Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2450 dundonald.snt@met.police.uk |
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Dear residents, As from today Sgt Emma Gardiner will take over from myself in running Dundonald safer neighbourhoods team along with the neighbouring Hillside team. The team will also shortly be getting a second police officer to bring it fully up to strength but will otherwise remain unchanged. I would like to thank the many residents whose continued support has made working within the ward for the past 5 years so rewarding for both myself and the rest of the team. Thank you, Sergeant Jeff New PS 42 VW |
WWW.COMMUNITYSAFE.GOV.UKDear Residents1. If you have a UPVC door, please remember to not only turn the handle up, but also to lock it with the key. At the scene of a recent burglary where a car was stolen, Police found a metal pole which had been bent to enable it to not only fit through a letter box, but to hook around the door handle and pull it down.
2. Please do not leave car keys in sight of a door. A similar "fishing" technique is being used to fish car keys through the letter box - no need for suspects to even enter the property.
3. Keep keys in a safe place, and if you can, take them with you to bed.
Please don’t make it easy for them go take your hard earned belongings. If you would like more information on this, please do not hesitate to contact Dundonald SNT on: 0208 721 2450 Many thanks Sgt Jeff New |
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Merton Press Release "Operation Autumn Nights" With both these events approaching, the focus of the MPS will be on ensuring the safety of our communities throughout this period.
Commander Christine Jones
"All 32 London boroughs have a local plan in place, drawing together experience and successful tactics from previous years as well as managing planned events in their areas, focusing our resources in the right places and working closely and continually with our partners and communities. "I would like to stress that our operations are not aimed at demonising young people, the large majority of whom behave safely and responsibly. However those intent on committing crime and anti social behaviour will face the consequences. In the period leading up to half term, schools officers have been reiterating safety tips to young people ahead of the festivities. Officers are carrying out after school patrols at key locations, such as busy transport hubs and patrols to disrupt potential involvement in robbery, violence and other criminal activities which impact our neighbourhoods. They will also be using screening arches as well as wands as part of wider detection tactics to deter the carriage of weapons and will take part in test sale operations with Trading Standards regarding the sale of fireworks, alcohol and over the counter weapons. Boroughs will receive central support for their operations, including mobile patrol units that will be deployed in response to particular threats. This additional support is controlled and directed from the MPS Central Command Complex [one of the three MPS 999 centres]. All Safer Neighbourhoods Teams will be patrolling at key times in town centres and transport hubs. In addition the MPS Safer Transport Command, funded by Transport for London [TfL], is running concurrently Operation Safebus, an intensive two week operation to tackle youth disorder on the transport network during the autumn half term and encompassing Halloween and Bonfire Night. Commander Jones added: "During this busy period, ensure you stay safe by staying with others and try to attend well organised events. "When you are out, keep your valuables and high value mobile phones out of sight, or leave them at home. "If trick or treating, be aware of the impact of your actions on others- it may cause unnecessary worry to some of the more vulnerable members of our communities. Wherever possible parents should try to accompany their children. "If you have any concerns, do not hesitate to contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team or in an emergency always dial 999. "Do not forget the security of your home. If you are going out for the evening, ensure you have closed and locked your doors and windows and make sure that you leave lights on. The clocks go back on 30 October, so it may be dark before you expect it."
Chief Inspector Phil Palmer
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Key safety advice:
Advice to parents and carers: Make sure you know where your children are and who they are with Go with them trick or treating if you can Keep fireworks in a safe place in the house Report any anti-social behaviour or concerns to your Safer Neighbourhoods’ Team Attended organised events wherever possible Advice to young people: We want you to enjoy yourselves but won’t tolerate unacceptable behaviour or anti-social behaviour Ensure you are safe by staying with others Attend organised events wherever possible When trick or treating avoid knocking on the doors of elderly or vulnerable neighbours and causing unnecessary worry Keeping your home secure: Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you are only going out for a few minutes Make sure UPVC doors are properly locked with a key Make sure the side and/or back gate is locked Lock your shed or garage Make sure that any valuables are out of sight Leave some lights on if it will be dark before you get home Don't leave your car keys or ID documents near doors, windows or your letterbox Sgt Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2450
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Rising temperatures and hot weather present criminals with additional opportunities. Taking a few simple precautions can reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of a summer crime.
Ask neighbours to keep an eye on your property while you are away, be prepared to return the favour.When parking your motor vehicles never leave valuables, including sunglasses on display. Encourage visitors to do the same. Even indications there may be something of worth in your car can give rise to an attempt – a jacket on the back seat or floor of the car, sucker marks on the window from a satellite navigation cradle etc
Whilst driving in slow traffic, remember handbags, phones etc on seats could be grabbed through an open window. The offender might be on a bicycle or moped with little chance of being caught. Finally, remember to care for personal possessions when out walking. The Borough has several parks and open places to enjoy in warm weather, don't let a Robber spoil your day. |
Safer Merton Strategic Assessment - Your chance to set the crime and disorder priorities within MertonSeptember 20, 2011 14:42Dear all, Safer Merton is your local Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. The partners include a range of agencies such as the Police, Council, Fire Brigade, Health and Probation Services, working together to reduce problems in the borough related to crime, anti-social behaviour and drug and alcohol misuse. By March 2012 Safer Merton will have completed its annual borough wide Strategic Assessment. This assessment examines all the crimes that have happened in Merton in order to help us set the Partnership’s priorities for 2012/13. To help inform this decision making process we would really appreciate your views and for you to tell us what your concerns and priorities are. Below is a link to a form to enable you to provide us with your comments. http://www.merton.gov.uk/safermertonconsultation The consultation period will begin on the 19th August and the deadline for comments is the 23rd of September 2011. For more information, please contact Safer Merton at safer.merton@merton.gov.uk or alternatively please call us on 020 8 545 4146
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CYCLE THEFT CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE
Over the past 12 weeks 13 pedal cycles have been stolen across the ward predominantly from within the town centre. In this period three arrests have been made. Two youths remain on police bail having been found walking down Kingston Road SW20 with a pair of bolt croppers tucked down the back of one of their trousers, these bolt croppers are commonly used to cut through cable locks. The other was a man who was found in possession of a cycle that had been stolen within the town centre In the past three weeks The following is a guide on various measures that can be taken in order to reduce the risk of your pedal cycle being stolen.
LOCKS
First and foremost it is important to emphasise that the best way to reduce the risk of bike theft is to invest in a substantial bike lock, there are many different types available on the market, but D-locks and heavy chain locks are particularly strong and will help reduce the risk of bike theft. For further advice see www.soldsecure.com.
LOCKING YOUR BIKE
It is important when locking your bike that any removable parts, i.e. wheels, saddles etc, are either removed or secured with the bike, and most importantly make sure the main frame is secured to whichever locking point you are using. Any locks use you use should not be allowed to trail on the floor as this will aid any thief in attempting to break the lock. When you secure the bike, make sure that it is locked in such a way that any movement is limited making it hard for anyone to position it to facilitate cutting the lock.
When choosing your locking point it is important to secure the bike to an immovable object or stand, preferably a designated cycle stand covered by CCTV. It is also worth bearing in mind that if you avoid locking your bike in an isolated and dimly lit location, you limit any opportunities for potential thieves. When locking your bike to a lamppost or sign, consider the height and assess whether it would be possible for someone to lift the bike and lock over the top in order to steal it.
BIKE IDENTIFICATION
It is important to make note of any serial numbers or unique features of your bike to make it easy to trace or identify in the event it is stolen, and you can also register your cycle with a bike marking scheme online such as www.immobilise.com . It is quite common for police to recover stolen bikes where we are unable to re-unite it with an owner as the bike has not been registered and quite often because the owner has not reported the theft to police in the first place. Reporting stolen bikes not only helps us with restoring it to the owner but it can also provide us with valuable information which can assist us in tackling bike theft on the streets. Companies such as SELECTAMARK provide online marking schemes. If you have a particulary expensive or unique bike consider taking a picture of it which in the unfortunate event of it being can be supplied to your local safer neighbourhoods team to aid them in their attempts to reunite you with it.
PURCHASING BIKES ONLINE
When purchasing bikes online from private sellers it is important to ask yourself a question, is the sale price too good to be true? If so then there is a possibility that the bike is stolen! Find out how much the bike is worth first and then compare that with the asking price.
thankyou,
Sergeant Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2450 |
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This message has been sent at the request of Chief Superintendent WOLFENDEN, the Police Borough Commander for Merton Additional officers will be deployed on the streets tomorrow engaging with the local community and providing reassurance patrols. If any members of the local community have concerns, feedback, viewpoints and any intelligence that might have a bearing upon the forthcoming funeral arrangements then please can they contact their local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Commander Mak Chishty, who has responsibility for the area of North London, has met with the parents and family of Mark Duggan and discussed the policing arrangements for the funeral on Friday 9 September 2011 in Tottenham.
In line with the family’s wishes, the policing in Tottenham will reflect the family’s desire for a local, peaceful and dignified funeral.
We have met with community and business representatives and listened to their concerns and to provide reassurance additional officers will be providing a very visible presence across London.
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PLEASE CIRCULATE TO ANYONE YOU KNOW OVER 50 WHO MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL EVENT 2011 festival: Monday 5 to Sunday 18 September This year’s Festival for the over-50’s offers an exciting range of activities, including outings to Margate, Chartwell, Canterbury, Portsmouth and Sandown Park, open meetings, theatre and arts and crafts as always. Pick a brochure up in over 100 places borough-wide, including the Civic Centre, Age Concern Merton, Merton & Morden and Wimbledon Guilds, libraries, community centres and churches, with the full programme also available online on both Age Concern Merton and London Borough of Merton websites or clock on link below. http://www.merton.gov.uk/news-events/events/celebrating_age_2011.pdf Booking starts 26 July and the Festival Line is open Tuesdays to Thursdays, 9.30 – 3.30, from 26 July to Thursday 1 September, on 020 3328 0329/0330.
THERE ARE STILL; PLACES AVAILABLE ON THE TRIPS OUT TO: Minibus Trip to Arundel Minibus to RAF Museum Trip to the Seaside Coach Trip to Canterbury River Trip to Greenwich Portsmouth Cathedral Trip to Sandown Park Visit to Chartwell Pub Lunch HERE'S THE DAILY DIARY FOR A QUICK VIEW MONDAY 5TH 9.30 - Minibus Trip to Arundel p.18 10.00 - 4.00 Silver Surfers’ Computer Workshop Raynes Park Library p.20 10.00 - 4.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation The Hub p.22 10.00 - 11.00 Knitting Bees Wimbledon Guild p.24 10.00 - 12.00 Senior Exercise Wimbledon Guild p.7 10.30 - 11.30 Bums, Tums and Thighs Wimbledon Leisure Centre p.7 10.30 - 11.30 Tai Chi Wimbledon Guild p.7 11.00 - 3.00 Club Wellness Canons Leisure Centre p.5 11.15 - 12.15 Line Dancing Canons Leisure Centre p.5 12.00 - 1.00 Lunch Club Wimbledon Guild p.22 2.00 - 4.00 Afternoon Tea Young at Heart Club p.10 2.00 - 4.00 Tea Dance New Horizon p.10 2.30 - 3.30 Ballroom Dancing Wimbledon YMCA p.7 3.00 - 4.00 Using Email, Pt 1 Morden Library p.20
TUESDAY 6TH 9.30 - Minibus to RAF Museum p.18 10.00 - 12.30 University of the Third Age Donald Hope Library p.022 10.00 - 11.00 Internet Wimbledon Guild p.20 10.00 - 11.00 Tai Chi Endeavour Club p.5 10.00 - 12.00 Using Email Donald Hope Library p.20 10.30 - 11.30 Pilates Wimbledon Guild p.5 10.30 - 12.00 Claims to Fame Wimbledon Library p.12 10.30 - 12.00 Senior Swimming Wimbledon Leisure Centre p.5 11.00 - 12.00 Relaxation and Stress Management Mitcham Library p.7 11.30 - 12.30 Tap Dancing Merton & Morden Guild p.5 1.30 - 2.30 Line Dancing Merton & Morden Guild p.5 1.30 - 2.30 Intro to Nintendo Wii Wimbledon Guild p.20 2.00 - 3.00 Fit for Life Wimbledon YMCA p.7 2.00 - 3.30 Senior Swimming The Canons Leisure Centre p.5 2.00 - 4.00 Tour of Abbey Mills p.12 2.30 - 5.00 Cream Tea and Dance Yenston Close p.10 3.00 - 4.00 Using Email, Pt 2 Morden Library p.20 6.00 - 9.00 Bangers and Mash New Horizon p.10 9.15 - 10.30pm Ballet Classes Colliers Wood CC p.7
WEDNESDAY 7TH 10.00 - 6.00 Trip to the Seaside p.18 10.00 - 11.00 Beginner’s Guide to Computers Wimbledon Guild p.20 10.00 - 12.00 Craft and Card-Making New Horizon p.24 10.30 - 11.30 Belly Dancing The Vestry Hall p.6 11.00 - 1.00 A Day in Goa South Wimbledon CC p.5 11.15 - 12.00 Core Stability Wimbledon Leisure Centre p.8 12.00 - 3.30 Senior Swimming Morden Park Pool p.5 1.30 - 2.30 Going for a Song The Vestry Hall p.6 2.00 - 3.30 Dance for People with Parkinson’s Wimbledon Guild p.08 7.30 - 9.30pm Tap Dancing Colliers Wood CC p.6 THURSDAY 8TH 9.15 - 6.00 Coach Trip to Canterbury p.18 9.30 - 3.30 Lovely Nails New Horizon p.8 9.30 - 11.15 Housing Conference at Merton Civic Centre p.22 10.00 - 12.00 Yoga Workshop Raynes Park Library p.6 10.00 - 11.00 Beginner’s Computers Wimbledon Guild p.20 10.30 - 12.00 Line Dancing Wimbledon Library p.8 10.30 - Wimbledon Common Ramble p.12 11.00 - 3.00 Club Wellness The Canons Leisure Centre p.5 11.30 - 12.30 and 2.00 - 3.00 Email for Beginners Wimbledon Guild p.20 12.15 - 1.15 Fit for Life Wimbledon YMCA p.7 2.00 - 4.00 Open Afternoon Wandle Industrial Museum p.12 2.00 - 4.00 Using the Internet Donald Hope Library p.20 2.00 - 3.30 Through the Doors of a Gentleman’s Club Drake House p.12 6.00 - 7.00 Salsa Funtastica Pollards Hill Library p.9 6.15 - 8.30pm Harvest Fish & Chip Supper Merton & Morden Guild p.10 7.45 - 9.45pm The Joy of Painting Morden Methodist Church p.24 8.30 - 9.45 Ballet Colliers Wood CC p.7 FRIDAY 9TH 10.00 - 11.00 Internet Wimbledon Guild p.20 10.30 - 11.30 Tai Chi Wimbledon YMCA p.9 11.00 - 3.00 Benefits Health Check Mitcham Citizens’ Advice p.22 11.30 - 12.30 Knitting Group Mitcham Library p.24 12.30 - 3.00 Taste of the Caribbean St Mark’s Church p.10 1.30 - 3.30 St Helier Senior Citizens’ Club Hill House p.22 2.00 - 5.00 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Tour p.12 2.30 - 4.00 Poetry Reading, Sacred Heart Edge Hill p.24 3.30 - 5.00 Bingo Tea, Scout Hut Cranmer Road p.10 5.00 - 9.00pm Fish ‘n’ Chips Eastway p.11 7.00 - 8.30pm A Modern Fairy Story Wimbledon Library p.24 SATURDAY 10TH 10.00 - 12.00 Open Day Merton & Morden Guild p.22 11.30 - 12.30 Yoga Mitcham Library p.6 2.30 - 4.00 A Modern Fairy Story Raynes Park Library p.24 3.00 - 5.00 Festival of Age Arthritis Care p.22 SUNDAY 11TH 10.00 - 4.00 River Trip to Greenwich p.18 5.30 - 10.00 Ballroom Dancing Colliers Wood CC p.11 MONDAY 12TH 9.00 - 5.00 Portsmouth Cathedral p.18 10.00 - 11.00 Knitting Bees Wimbledon Guild p.24 10.00 - 12.00 Knitting and Crochet Raynes Park Library p.25 10.30 - 11.30 Get Up and Go South Mitcham CA p.9 10.30 - 4.00 Saraswathy Pooja South Mitcham CC p.23 12.00 - 1.00 Lunch Club Wimbledon Guild p.22 12.00 - 4.00 Come Dine with Me The Vestry Hall p.23 1.30 - 2.30 Exercise Class New Horizon p.6 2.00 - 4.00 Flower Arranging Donald Hope Library p.25 4.00 - 5.30 Play Cards Play Maths Acacia Intergen. Centre p.6 6.00 - 9.00pm Ceilidh New Horizon Centre p.11 TUESDAY 13TH 10.00 - 11.00 Celebrating Wimbledon National Trust Wimbledon Library p.23 10.30 - 11.30 Pilates Wimbledon Guild p.5 11.00 - 12.00 Wimbledon Houses Museum of Wimbledon p.13 11.00 - 12.30 All Knitters Welcome! Donald Hope Library p.25 11.00 - 3.30 Leisure Day Morden Baptist Church p.11
1.30 - 2.30 Tuesday Treat Merton & Morden Guild p.11 1.45 - 4.00 Tea Dance Colliers Wood CC p.23 2.00 - 3.00 Grave Matters Raynes Park Library p.13 2.00 - 3.30 Craft Class AgeUK Merton p.25 2.00 - 4.00 Using the Internet Donald Hope Library p.20 2.00 - 4.00 Morden WI St Lawrence Church Hall p.23 WEDNESDAY 14TH 10.00 - 1.00 Ways of Seeing AgeUK Merton p.25 10.30 - 12.30 Gin and Dry at Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills p.13 11.00 - 12.00 Avoid Scams Wimbledon Library p.23 12.00 - 6.00 Trip to Sandown Park p.19 1.00 - 2.00 Heart of the Park Morden Hall Park p.13 1.30 - 3.00 Phase 2 The Snuff Mill, Morden Hall Park p.13 2.00 - 3.30 Dance for People with Parkinson’s Wimbledon Guild p.7 2.30 - 4.00 St Peter and St Paul’s Drop-in Club p.19 7.30 - 9.30pm Tap Dancing Colliers Wood CC p.6 THURSDAY 15TH 9.30 - 3.30 Chinese Open Day Acacia Intergenerational Centre p.23 10.00 - 11.00 and 11.15 - 12.15 Exercise Class Lower Morden Assembly Rooms p.9 10.00 - 11.00 Shopping and Banking Online Morden Library p.21 10.00 - 5.30 Visit to Chartwell p.19 11.00 - 12.00 Line Dancing Mitcham Library p.9 1.30 - 3.30 Fun Quiz and Tea St Saviour’s p.11 2.00 - 3.30 Old Mitcham Mitcham Baptist Church p.13 2.00 - 4.00 Using Email Donald Hope Library p.20 2.30 - 5.00 Cream Tea & Dance St George’s, Central Road p.10
FRIDAY 16TH 10.00 - 2.00 International Food Fair The Hub p.6 10.30 - 11.30 Tai Chi Wimbledon YMCA p.9 10.30 - 12.00 Merton Heritage Alphabet Pollards Hill Library p.13 11.00 - 3.00 Celebrating Age South Mitcham CA p.23 11.30 - 12.30 Knitting Group Mitcham Library p.24 2.00 - 4.00 Flower Arranging West Barnes Library p.25 7.00 - 8.30pm A Modern Fairy Story Morden Library p.24
SATURDAY 17TH 10.00 - 12.00 Falun Dafa Wimbledon Library p.6 10.00 - 4.00 Performance Workshop Merton & Morden Guild p.25 12.00 departure Pub Lunch Merton & Morden Guild p.19 2.30 - 4.00 A Modern Fairy Story Mitcham Library p.24 6.00 - 11.00pm Caribbean Party Merton Hall p.11 6.00 - 10.30 Filipiana Evening Collers Wood CC p.6
SUNDAY 18TH 11.00 - 12.30 Mitcham Historic Walk p.13 5.30 - 10.00pm Ballroom Dancing Colliers Wood CC p.11 |
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Dear all,
Safer Merton is your local Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. The partners include a range of agencies such as the Police, Council, Fire Brigade, Health and Probation Services, working together to reduce problems in the borough related to crime, anti-social behaviour and drug and alcohol misuse. By March 2012 Safer Merton will have completed its annual borough wide Strategic Assessment. This assessment examines all the crimes that have happened in Merton in order to help us set the Partnership’s priorities for 2012/13. To help inform this decision making process we would really appreciate your views and for you to tell us what your concerns and priorities are. Below is a link to a form to enable you to provide us with your comments. http://www.merton.gov.uk/safermertonconsultation The consultation period will begin on the 19th August and the deadline for comments is the 23rd of September 2011. For more information, please contact Safer Merton at safer.merton@merton.gov.uk or alternatively please call us on 020 8 545 4146
Many thanks
Safer Merton
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Borough Commander Update 15/08/2011 (8pm)For some time now Merton borough has returned to normality and local businesses are trading as usual. The weekend has passed without any significant incident; however policing numbers within the borough will remain high. Recent postings to the ‘latest news’ section of our internet site have concentrated on the local disorder we experienced last week together with updates as to the police response. Although concentrating on these issues, which understandably have been a significant topic of discussion and debate, we continue to deliver a range of other policing activities, ensuring that we continue to remain focused on crime prevention, crime reduction and other enforcement activity in order to keep communities within the borough safe. Although the organisations media ‘appeal focus’ has concentrated on those responsible for last weeks disorder and related offences, we hope that anyone with information about any crime (either on the borough or elsewhere) will also come forward and give us the often vital information that we need to progress the investigation. Any information please pass to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Merton Police on 101 anytime of the day or night. I also take this opportunity to remind Merton Borough residents that during the summer months we invariably experience an increase in residential burglaries on the borough where entry is gained through open windows. Another crime type, which with the help of the public we can reduce, is theft from vehicles left unattended on the borough. We have noticed a rise in movable objects been stolen such as sat-navs and laptop computers which are left on display within vehicles on the street. Please consider what items may be attractive to an opportunist thief and make an effort to remove or conceal them from unattended vehicles. Last night I patrolled within Morden and as with Wimbledon and Mitcham I was struck by the community spirit and the wide condemnation of those responsible for the disorder, violence and stealing which occurred last week. We now have a notice board which is full of messages, letters and e-mails from our communities offering us their support and goodwill. On behalf of all the staff thank you so much, it has certainly helped in keeping our morale high. Messages from the children on the borough are especially touching! In any emergency requiring immediate police attendance, always dial 999. Dick Wolfenden |
Superintendent Pete Dobson, Merton Police, writes "I have just returned from a well attended Community meeting in Colliers Wood, the area in our borough most affected by Monday’s disorder. I was extremely pleased to receive so much support from the local community after explaining how the events unfolded locally.There was also praise for the local partnership that came together in a united response to the incidents as well as thanks for the local volunteers that came out to help. Joining local residents and families, many of our community leaders were also there, including the local MP Siobhain McDonagh, the leader of the council Stephen Alambritis , the Chief Executive Ged Curran and Director for Environment from Merton, Merton's London Fire Brigade Borough Commander Jane Philpott, ward councillors, the Chamber of Commerce , faith leaders and many more. A healthy exchange of views took place with an emphasis on how to get back to normal, and then how to build local community cohesion and public spiritedness. There were many suggestions and ideas for learning and improving services, willingness for the business community to have closer links with the police and local authority and this includes developing quicker lines of communications. CommunitySafe (our free text messaging alert/advise/inform service) already has in excess of 24,000 email contacts amongst the residential community, and could be extended to include business and retailers. This will be taken forward. The Mitcham Status Fair has also returned to normal by opening their doors for the full planned hours. Police are still working hard to arrest offenders and much of this work involves search warrants and detective support from New Scotland Yard. Our local authority CCTV is being scrutinised and we will be publicising many more images of suspects in the coming days, weeks and even months. This enquiry will go on until we have we exhausted every possible lead. I am now making plans for the police to return to near normal levels of policing. It is not a realistic option for my staff to continue working 12 hour shifts without any days off for the remainder of the summer, but I will be making sure we have sufficient resilience that we can quickly up our numbers at short notice if needed. The borough remains calm and confidence is slowly gaining momentum - if you didn't know about Monday's disorder then you would think everything was quite normal except may be the extra police on visible patrols. Lastly, can I just ask again for your continued support in terms of providing information and intelligence. This is so important to keep the high levels of police enforcement activity at its current levels. Any information please pass to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Merton Police on 101 anytime of the day or night. In any emergency requiring immediate police attendance, always dial 999. " Pete Dobson |
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Merton Borough Commander Chief Superintendent Dick Wolfenden writes "Since my last update (6pm yesterday), much work has been done overnight in relation to identifying and arresting those responsible for Monday night's serious disorder in Colliers Wood. This morning a number of search warrants have been executed locally by Merton police, leading to a number of arrests. A significant amount of property believed to have been stolen from local retailers has been recovered. Last night was relatively quiet with no outbreaks of disorder. Current policing levels are set to continue and will be reviewed on a daily basis. I would like to thank the many members of our local communities and businesses who have been providing information to us about suspected looters and those involved in the violence, and supporting my officers and staff with so many messages of goodwill. We urge our communities to continue helping us, giving any information on the identities of the wanted people whose CCTV images we either have or will be releasing over the coming days. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 11 or Merton Police via 101 any time. We continue to work closely with our partners at Merton Council and I thank them for the extraordinary support they are giving us in so many practical ways. I have been asked by a number of stakeholders to explain the purpose of two operations that are running at the moment 'Operation Kirkin' and 'Operation Withern' Operation Kirkin is the overall MPS policing operation which is coordinating a pan-London response to the series of outbreaks of criminality and disorder across London which commenced in Haringey Borough on Saturday 6th August and has spread to other London boroughs, including Merton. Operation Withern is the Pan-London dedicated criminal investigation which is coordinating the resources and investigative strategies associated with all the crimes associated with the same events. Merton Borough is aligned to and supporting both operations, making full use of the central and specialist support and additional resources available from elsewhere within the organisation. Finally many of my staff are tired, but we remain absolutely resolute in our shared desire to do all that we possibly can to continue to keep communities within the borough safe and prevent bad things happening to good people. As always, on behalf of all at Merton Police, thank you once again for the many messages of support we are currently receiving. Dick Wolfenden |
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Public safety messages
10.08.11
Last night London did not see the levels of disorder we saw the previous night and large numbers of officers on the streets prevented incidents occurring.
We will continue with similar numbers of officers on the streets of London tonight and this will be reviewed on a daily basis.
We ask members of the public to remain vidgulent and take sensible precautions to ensure their safety.
We would advise members of the public to avoid any unnecessary travel to areas that have been affected by the events of the last few of days, and help the emergency services by giving us the room that we need to respond. Make sure you are safe and do not put yourselves into vulnerable positions.
It is possible that your journeys to and from your destination may be affected so think ahead and plan carefully. Stay alert and be aware of what is going on around you. If you do have any concerns about returning home, you should consider staying with friends or family members outside of the affected areas.
Over the last 24 hour period we have taken almost double the 999 calls that we normally would see (10,000 compared to a normal 5,300). However during the previous 24 hour period to this we received over 20,000 999 calls. Consequently some callers may experience difficulty in getting through to 999, or waiting longer than usual for their call to be answered. We would ask you to bear with us, and only use 999 in situations that require an immediate police response.
We wish to reassure members of the public that we continue to have plans and resources in place to respond to any further disorder, deal with normal policing across the city and keep Londoners safe. We continue to work with our partners and the community to ensure residents and businesses can go about their daily lives in confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting information and advice
Where can I get information and advice? Police are providing the media with information to keep the public informed. Tune in to your local radio or television station for updates or visit our website.
You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk or join our Neighbourhoodlink service. For more information visit www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk/registration/
How can I find out local information? Many councils are providing local updates on the disturbances in their area. You can find your local council by following the DirectGov link below: Find your local council Opens new window
Travelling in and around London
Is it safe to travel around London? We would advise members of the public to avoid any unnecessary travel to areas that have been affected by the events of the last couple of days and to keep safe by not putting themselves into vulnerable positions. It is possible that your journeys to and from your destination may be affected so think ahead and plan carefully. Stay alert and be aware of what is going on around you.
If you do have any concerns about returning home this evening, you should consider staying with friends or family members outside of the affected areas. If you need help planning a journey, you can use the ‘Travel Tools’ on TfL’s website. [Link to http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/traveltools/default.aspx?cmp=BAC-campaign&campaign-id=fwd-TRAVELTOOLS] These include tools to help plan your journey and free mobile travel alerts.
You can also call the London Travel Information on 020 7222 1234 any time - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It can provide journey information like the last tube and bus times, bus stop locations and cab numbers, as well as train, DLR and tram information.
Are the buses safe? Our Safer Transport Teams are providing support to drivers and providing a visible presence, but please consider whether your journey is absolutely necessary.
Advice for parents/guardians
Are my children safe? There are unprecedented numbers of officers on the streets of London - around 16,000 today. We are doing everything we can to support communities and keep people safe.
Over the last few nights there have been a large numbers of young people placing themselves in situations that were dangerous and violent. We appeal to parents and all those responsible for young people to work together with police to ensure that youngsters do not get drawn into the kind of disorder we have seen.
There is a role for the whole community - police, parents, schools, local leaders and others - to stand together and convey the message that crime and disorder will not be tolerated.
Contacting the police
I can’t get through on 999, what should I do?
If it is an emergency please keep trying. We have been experiencing significant demands; almost double as many calls than normal. We will deal with your call as quickly as possible. If it is not an emergency, please use one of the following:
Helping the police
How can I help the police? You can help us by assisting in the identification of people that have been looting, rioting and committing crime.
Anyone with information should call our incident room on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively you can call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
We are also publishing images of people wanted in connection with looting. Follow the link below to see if you recognise any of the people we wish to speak to. Wanted for looting: Metropolitan Police's Flickr channel Opens new window
Police tactics
What tactic are the police using? The MPS employs tactics that are primarily designed to prevent injury to members of the public and police officers. In instances where officers have been outnumbered, they have waited until they can intervene with minimum risk to the public. The MPS is determined to prevent further crime and to bring the criminals to justice.
Sergeant Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2450 |
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Dear residents, I have been asked to circulate a message from Merton Borough Commander Dick Wolfend to you all. "Following on from the violence, disorder, theft and criminal damage which took place on Monday evening within Merton we have worked together with the local authority, community groups (especially the business community) and other local stakeholders to plan and prepare for any outbreaks of similar criminal activity on the borough." "As a result of a significant number of extra resources (supplemented by volunteers, special constables, police staff and other regular officers who have volunteered to come in from home) we are in a much improved position to cope with any future civil unrest and disorder." "Our local CID are actively investigating the events that took place on Monday evening and we will follow all available leads to bring those responsible to justice. Last night was significantly quiet and any intelligence which suggested that groups were gathering intent on criminal behavior was actioned and potential offenders robustly dealt with." "Our current intelligence does not suggest any immediate threat to local public order, however we are not complacent and will ensure we sustain optimum staffing levels for some time to come. " "As always, I am extremely proud of all my staff and especially those who for a considerable time were expected to deal with large hostile crowds who were intent on causing criminal damage and stealing goods. We have been overwhelmed by messages of support from all sections of the community which has also been greatly appreciated by all staff." "If you would like to pass on any comments or thoughts to our officers and staff, please email us at merton@met.police.uk". "Merton police warn anyone who may be inclined to engage in civil disorder and theft to consider the consequences of such action - especially in terms of how such activity is impacting on their local communities." "We also encourage anyone who knows of any individuals or groups that have either been involved in the recent disorder or are planning future events to let us know by calling the Major Incident Room on 0208 345 4142, or the new 101 non-emergency police contact number." "You can also call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111." "Remember - in any case of emergency always dial 999." Thankyou, Sergeant Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team |
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During the evening and into the night of Saturday 6th August 2011 public disorder and criminal damage to residential and business premises ensued within the London borough of Haringey. This has been widely reported in the media both at local, regional and national level. On Sunday 7th August 2011 a second night of disorder resulted in further criminal damage to shops, residential buildings and vehicles being badly damaged in the London boroughs of Enfield, Waltham Forest and Lambeth. The Metropolitan Police Service has dealt with several incidents of ‘copycat criminal activity’ across London which has resulted in over 100 arrests for criminal offences. The MPS is aware of the impact this is having on the business community and is making every effort to combat further criminal activity by increasing the levels of high visibility patrols across London. Criminal activity has taken place across a number of areas. There is no intelligence of specific targeting of identified business premises. The Operation Withern team is continuing their investigation to identify those people responsible for the violence, disorder and crime we have seen to ensure that they are brought to justice. Operation Withern is investigating the disorder and violence in parts of London over the weekend. An incident room has been set up. Anyone with information should call the major investigation team on 020 8345 4142. The MPS has extra resources on duty across the capital. We are carefully monitoring any intelligence and ensuring we have our resources in the right places to support the ongoing policing plan. We will continue to respond to the needs of London’s communities and deal with any incidents of criminality. |
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Dear residents, Merton council have asked me to distribute out the varied list of summer youth projects available across Merton borough this summer.Please have a look at the attachment and contact them on the number provided if you are interested. thank you, Sergeant Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2450 |
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D.I.A.L. 101
The Metropolitan Police Service is here for London 24/7. We’re committed to making it quicker and easier for you to get the service you need from us. That’s why we’ve introduced 101 - the new number to call to contact your local police. You can call 101 to report a crime that has already happened, seek crime prevention advice or make us aware of any policing issues in your local area. When you call us we can speak to you in your own language if you cannot, or have difficulty, speaking English. If you are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, a text phone is available on 18001 101. Using 101 for situations that do not require an immediate police response helps keep 999 available for when there is an emergency. An emergency is when a crime is happening, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, someone is injured, being threatened or in danger. Calls to 101 from landlines and mobiles cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long your call lasts. The telephone number for Dundonald Safer Neighbourhood Team telephone number 0208 721 2450 will still be in use but this is a direct contact for the team and is not monitored 24 hours a day. The 101 number is a 24 hour number and is the best number to use unless you are already working with Dundonald SNT on a particular local issue. thank you, Sgt Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team |
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Around 150,000 bicycles are stolen across Britain every year, with bike theft proving to be a growing frustration for cyclists everywhere. You can make your bike more secure using the following tips: · Do not leave cycles in isolated places · Make sure you secure bikes to proper cycle stands or robust street furniture (but do observe any requests not to use certain items of street furniture and be sure not to cause any damage) · Lock cycles through the frame, and secure or remove wheels. Also remove smaller parts and accessories that can't be secured, especially lights, pumps and quick release saddles · Make the lock hard to manoeuvre when parked. · Do not allow thieves to place your lock(s) in contact with the ground. · Park cycles safely and considerately where they will not cause a danger or obstruction to others, particularly to older people, young children or people with disabilities. And always lock a cycle when leaving it, even if it's only for a few minutes. Get a lock that works Call Sold Secure on 01327 264687 or visit soldsecure.com for a list of approved locks. They also strongly recommended ground or wall anchors for use in a garage or shed. More than half of all bike thefts take place from the owner's property so ensure garages and sheds are well secured and never leave your bike unattended outside your home, even for just a short time. Register it Register your bike at www.immobilise.com This will make it easier for the police to reunite you with your bike if it is recovered. Thank you, Sgt Jeff New Dundonald Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2450
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July 2011
DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME
In Merton theft from vehicles is a bigger problem than theft of vehicles, and often these crimes are opportunistic, and occur because owners have left something on display when they park their car, or worse have left it unlocked while they pop into a shop or in and out of their own home. If you own a works van or are a tradesman with a van we would urge you not to leave your tools in your vehicles overnight, even outside your home as there have been a number of vans broken into overnight with tools being stolen.
So far operation Drive Out Vehicle Crime has seen some excellent results with reductions in theft from motor vehicle. We would like to attribute this success down to you as it is you that have heeded our advice and taken valuables from your car etc. However we must not be complacent and there are still reports of cars being broken into with property left on display.
The vulnerable vehicle scheme, involves your local Police making a note of cars left with goods on show, and then the owners receive a letter telling them that their car was seen in a vulnerable state, and giving advice and information on car security. A notice will be attached to your windscreen to act as a reminder not to leave valuables on display.
Cars are more than just a means of getting from A to B. They often act as wardrobes, offices, telephone boxes, concert halls and have many other functions depending on what we keep in them. Often the value of all the possessions kept in the vehicle can be as much as the value of the car itself. Laptop computers, cameras, tool kits, sat navs are all fairly expensive items and they are often left on display in cars.
A parked car is an invitation to any sneak thief, load it with goodies on display and it will be an offer they can’t refuse!
Don’t leave property on view
• If possible take all valuables with you,
• If you have to leave valuables in your car then lock them in the boot where they can’t be seen.
• Lock all doors and windows
• Check boot lids, hatch backs and sunroofs
• Lock the glove compartment if you can
For any further information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team via the main Met Police website by telephone or by e-mail. If you wish to become a member of Community safe and sign up to free crime alerts and news of what your local safer Neighbourhood Team is up to please contact them direct or join via www.communitysafe.gov.uk.
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Project Griffin - Invitation to a free Awareness Day Thursday 1st September 2011June 29, 2011 11:33
Please see attached which is an invitation to a FREE seminar at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday 1st September 2011 at 11am. Tickets are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.
Project Griffin is a nationally recognised model to deliver Counter Terrorism and crime awareness to individuals and groups including those responsible for safety and security of buildings, businesses, districts or neighbourhoods.
The project is a Police and Private Industry initiative developed by the City of London Police (CoLP) to raise the public's awareness of counter terrorism issues. Project Griffin can assist the police to forge links with partners and businesses by providing an insight to counter terrorism awareness through organised events, and subsequently maintaining strong working relationships by continuing to engage with them thereafter. The main benefit to this is the extra 'eyes and ears' on the street and the increase and quality of reports received by the police of suspicious activity.
The objectives of Project Griffin are to:
• Raise public awareness of current terrorism and crime issues;
• Share and gather intelligence and information;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships;
• Maintain trust and confidence in the police and other authorities;
• Empower people to report suspicious activity and behaviour to the police
Jim COOK - Partnershiop Inspector Merton Police.
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