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Leicester & Leicestershire Newsletter of CITY & COUNTY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – (LEICESTER &

LEICESTERSHIRE) Working in SUPPORT of LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE.

Charity No. 1072275Issue 19/2017

The City & County Neighbourhood Watch is here to represent the concerns of members and their families. We operate entirely outside the police chain of command, so we can always promise an independent and

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CITY & COUNTY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE)

SAVE THE DATE! - THURSDAY 7 TH SEPTEMBER 2017 - 7.30pm

CITY & COUNTY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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Have you visited City and County Neighbourhood Watch (Leicester & Leicestershire) Website recently? www.neighbourhoodwatchleicester.net

Keep up to date with the latest news: Number of articles (as at 8 May 2017) LOCAL NEWS – Blaby District: 120 – Charnwood Borough: 239 – Harborough District: 180 -

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough: 204 - Leicester City: 1010 – Leicestershire County: 211 – Melton Borough: 89 – North West Leicestershire District: 268 – Oadby & Wigston Borough: 97 – Rutland

County: 9 EAST MIDLANDS NEWS – Derbyshire: 2,111 – Lincolnshire: 765 – Northamptonshire: 1,542 –

Nottinghamshire: 769NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY - 211

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LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

Can you help trace family members of fallen officers?

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Can you help us trace family members?

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Issued on 5/5/17 at 1:01 p.m.

Leicestershire Police is trying to trace family members of six former officers who died while on duty for the force, so they can be invited to a memorial service in July.

As part of the UK Police Unity Tour (UK PUT), each year around 30 officers and staff cycle to honour the service and sacrifice of fallen UK officers raising thousands of pounds for the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) charity.

COPS is a charity that supports the families of officers who have died in the line of duty. They ensure that survivors have all the help they need to cope with such tragedies and they remain as part of the police family.

Each cyclist will ride in honour of a fallen officer, wearing a blue metal wrist band printed with the officers name and details of their police service.

They will leave Force Headquarters in Enderby on 28 July and cycle around 180 miles to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, where they will join a memorial service on 30 July.

At the memorial service, riders will meet the fallen officers’ families and give them the special wrist bands as a mark of respect.

Benevolent Fund Administrator for the force, Dominique Allen, who is behind the appeal said: “Last year we put out a plea for relatives of former officers who sadly lost their lives on duty for the force. We successfully found relatives for many of the officers but we are still to trace the final six.

“It is really important to us that we find the family members so we can invite them to this special memorial event. Some of the officers died a long time ago so tracing relatives may be hard but we would really like to find as many as we can.

“If you think you might be related to any of the officers or think you can help us please get in touch.”

The remaining six former officers Leicestershire Police are trying to trace family members for are:

Sergeant Thomas Biggins, Leicester Borough Police, died 9 June 1879, aged 51. Collapsed in the street and died of heart failure during a police funeral.

Police Constable Thomas George Barrett, Leicestershire Constabulary, died 15 August 1886, aged 36. Beaten to death by a man he spoke to about non-payment of a fine.

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Police Constable William Henry Wells, Leicester Borough Police, died 21 November 1906, aged 31. Found drowned in a canal on night duty in suspicious circumstances.

Detective Constable Edwin George Trump, Leicester City Police, died 20 November 1940, aged 26. Killed by the direct hit of a bomb on his incident post during an air raid.

Police Constable John Percy Newell, Leicestershire and Rutland Constabulary, died 27 January 1956, aged 28. Fatally injured in a motorcycle accident while returning home from duty.

Police Constable Nicolas Edward M. Archer, Leicestershire Constabulary, died 22 April 1984, aged 28. Killed when struck by a car while escorting a large crowd at night.

If you are related to any of the officers or think you can help us trace relatives please contact Dominique Allen on 101.

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

Chief Constable’s Awards presented to officers and staff

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Issued on 4/5/17 at 5:42 p.m.

Officers and staff celebrated their career successes at the Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony this afternoon (Thursday).

A total of 60 awards were handed to members of Leicestershire Police for their long service, commendations for outstanding work – including one for a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer – bravery awards, as well as Crown Court Commendations and a Coroner’s Commendation.

Nominated by senior officers and colleagues, many of the winners have been involved in high-profile court cases, attracting local and national attention.

Others have attended emergency incidents, jumping immediately into action to attempt to save a life, using all their skills learned as an officer. And others have dedicated their careers to the force, serving for 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

Chief Constable Simon Cole said: “All the officers and staff who have received commendations today have been awarded them for many different reasons, each as worthwhile as the other.

“People from across the force have been recognised for their efforts in going above and beyond in the line of duty. From securing a conviction for dangerous offenders, to saving lives when responding to a 999 call, each and every person here today is an asset to Leicestershire Police.

“Every officer and every staff member, no matter what their role, in what part of the force, plays a vital part in keeping the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland safe – and the commendations are just one small way in which I can say thank you to them.”

DI Shaun Orton received a Crown Court Commendation for his work in the case of the trial of Emma Magson - the woman convicted of the murder of her boyfriend, James Knight.

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He said: “I’m very proud to have received this award in recognition of the work we did in bringing this case to court and securing a successful conviction.

“It was an eight month investigation from the death of James to the three week trial at court, with a core team of seven dedicated to the inquiry.

“It was a complex case and I am pleased that the work we did has been recognised.”

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

Police Cadet wins Lord-Lieutenant Award

VPC Oliver Stretton with Lady Gretton and DCC Roger Bannister

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Issued on 4/5/17 at 9:31 a.m.

Volunteer Police Cadet Oliver Stretton has been named as ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’ by the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Lady Gretton, at her annual awards ceremony for young people.

Oliver, 15, has volunteered with the Central Leicester unit of the Volunteer Police Cadet (VPC) programme for two years and was thrilled to have won the award.

He said: “I was really pleased to be one of the three finalists of Young Volunteer of the Year, but when Lady Gretton announced that I was the winner, I felt incredibly honoured.

“Volunteering for the police cadets allows me to gain an insight into operational policing and help people at the same time. I get a great sense of satisfaction and determination from knowing that I can make a positive difference to my community.

“Winning this award means a lot to me, and I’d like to thank everyone involved in the amazing awards night.”

As a police cadet, Oliver is always keen to support community events and gets involved with a wide range of activities.

He marched with the force at Leicester Pride in September, and spent his Christmas holidays raising funds for the British Red Cross, packing shopping bags on behalf of AGE UK and supporting his local police neighbourhood team to carry out door-to-door community consultations in the Highfields area of Leicester.

Oliver also assisted at Leicester’s Diwali celebrations, acted as a steward at the charity fundraising Shackerstone Festival and supported the Global Hands Society charity fundraising ‘Run for Africa’ event at Abbey Park.

Deputy Chief Constable Roger Bannister, who attended the awards evening, said:

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“Oliver is a shining example of a Leicestershire Police cadet, and I am delighted that he has been formally recognised for his excellent work. He is a remarkable role model for young people, and should be very proud of his achievements. I had the pleasure of attending the award ceremony and seeing the pride Oliver has. On behalf of the force, I wish him all the best in his aspiration to be a police officer.”

Oliver volunteers approximately 150 hours a year for the police cadets, but also runs drill sessions and classroom lessons at his school with the joint services cadets.

In any spare time he has, Oliver enjoys playing lawn bowls and can always be relied upon to help out at his local club, serving drinks and running the raffle.

Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Lady Gretton, said: “Oliver was a very deserving winner of my Young Volunteer Award 2017, in an award category that had many strong nominations. But I was particularly impressed with the range of Oliver’s volunteering, both as a police cadet, and in a personal capacity.”

Oliver attended the awards evening with his proud family, and received a generous prize of £500 in vouchers for GO Outdoors and a Berghaus Rucksack.

To see all of the winners from the night, you can visit leicestershire.gov.uk/llawards.

You can keep up with the Volunteer Police Cadets by following our twitter account, @LeicsCadets.

HINCKLEY & BOSWORTH

Businesses urged to be Cyber risk awarePublished Wednesday, 03 May 2017

Issued on behalf of LLR Prepared (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's Local Forum)

A week-long business continuity awareness campaign launches this month (Monday 15 May) to encourage UK businesses to maximise their cyber resilience.

As part of the campaign, LLR Prepared (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’s Local Resilience Forum) is hosting a business briefing event with the East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire) and Loughborough University.

The event is designed to help businesses prepare for a cyber-attack in a time where as much as half of all UK businesses have been targeted by cyber criminals.

The programme will include an overview of the cyber threat and practical guidance based on real life case studies.

You can take these three easy steps to make your business safer:

Create a business continuity plan (llrprepared.org.uk) and put it to the test  Ensure your staff know what to do in the case of an emergency Ensure your computer systems and important files are backed up

The awareness-raising week is backed by Leicestershire Police, Leicestershire County Council and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.

Leicestershire Police’s Chief Constable, Simon Cole, Chair of LLR Prepared, said: “It is really important that local businesses are ready to ensure continuity for their business. This might be about being able to deal with the consequences of fire, or floods, but it could be about cyber attacks or IT failures.  

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“Ensuring businesses are cyber resilient often requires small changes to continuity plans that can massively impact the speed at which they can recover. There is lots of practical advice, and easy to use tool kits, at LLR Prepared

“I look forward to attending the BCAW event at Loughborough University and believe the success of the LLR Prepared in preparing our communities for emergencies is evident in their recent nomination for Loughborough University’s Enterprise Awards.”

Businesses and partner agencies can also find out more about the campaign by using [#BCAW17] on social media.

The week-long drive is run by LLR Prepared – the Local Resilience Forum - alongside Nottinghamshire LRF, Derbyshire Prepared and the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce. To find out more, please visit LLR Prepared    

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

Leicestershire Police employee wins national award

Paul Hooseman was presented with his award by Chair of Police Mutual Julie Spence OBE, QPM

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Issued on 3/5/17 at 12:31 p.m.

A Leicestershire Police employee has been presented with a national award in recognition of his contribution to the not-for-profit organisation Police Mutual.

Paul Hooseman, Head of Information Management at Leicestershire Police, received the ‘Innovator of the Year’ award from the organisation at its annual conference. Paul is the Force Authorised Officer for Leicestershire Police.

Police Mutual offers financial services exclusively for serving or retired police officers, staff and their families. The awards ceremony is held every year at the assurance society’s annual conference, where Force Authorised Officers are recognised for their contribution.

Paul said “It was a great honour to receive the award, particularly as it comes from this organisation and also reflects on the great support that colleagues at Leicestershire Police provide to Police Mutual.”

Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole, who is Vice President of the Committee of Management at Police Mutual, said “Police Mutual does great work that benefits the service as a whole. The wellbeing programme is very strong and includes respite care, as well as practical advice on the wellbeing toolkit. The organisation’s Force for Good campaign gives grants to local initiatives for officers and staff both on and off duty.”

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“Paul does fantastic work as our Force Authorised Officer and it is thanks to him that we have seen health checks, Fitbits and even the infamous sporks across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.”

Mr Cole also addressed the conference on the subject of wellbeing. The Police Mutual Foundation hosts a Wellbeing Zone which gives all police service employees and their families access to health and fitness programmes as well as stress management information. Follow this link to find out more about the wellbeing toolkit: www.policemutual.co.uk/about-us/how-were-making-a-difference-to-police-lives/mental-wellbeing/wellbeing-toolkit/

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

CRIME PREVENTION

PERSONAL SAFETY

. Safety Tips For Older People

Thankfully, crimes against elderly people are relatively uncommon, but in any event such crimes can be very disturbing.

If you have elderly relatives or neighbours you can help them to make their homes safer and reduce the risk of them becoming a victim.

Just by giving a little of your time you can reassure them, especially if they live alone. You could visit them regularly and even offer to fit additional locks to windows and doors, door viewers and chains for extra security.

If you are elderly yourself, you need to be aware of your personal safety and take precautions to avoid danger at home and while you are out.

Protect your possessions by securing your home and marking your property. Keep an eye out for the welfare of your neighbours. If you spend a lot of time at home your watchfulness

can be invaluable to your community. You might consider joining your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Make sure to report any suspicious behaviour to the police at once.

Be wary of unexpected visitors who, for example, arrive at your door offering to make repairs on something they have noticed needs fixing. Before having any work done on your home seek the advice of someone you trust and get two or three quotes from other firms first.

In some areas older people can get help to pay for locks and chains on their windows and doors. To find out if there is a scheme where you live, ask either your local Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator, the council’s Housing Department or the Neighbourhood Policing Team at your local policing unit.

Remember that even the best security equipment is useless unless it is used. Be sure to always lock up properly, even if you are just popping out for a few minutes.

Looking after your valuables

Keep your money safe in a bank, building society or post office and avoid keeping large sums of cash in the house. Don’t keep your cheque book and cheque card together and don't keep your PIN number with your credit or debit card.

Checking credentials

There are some people who specialise in preying on older people so you should be extra wary of any unexpected callers, whether it’s a man or a woman. Remember to always ask for their identity card confirming where they are from and, if you are still unsure, tell them to make an appointment and return later.

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A genuine caller won't mind you checking their identity with the organisation they claim to work for. When checking with organisations, always get the telephone number from the phone book, don't rely on a number provided by the caller.

Involving the local police

If you belong to a pensioner’s lunch or social club, ask the organisations to invite the police or other speakers along to give advice on how to secure your home and protect your community.

You can find out who your local police officer is by visiting the Neighbourhood Policing section of the Leicestershire Police website.

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

POLICE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM

NORTH WEST LEICESTER NPA

East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport covers the whole of the airport environs. It has three hotels with a fourth under construction and numerous business premises. These include the major cargo providers who transport to the whole of the world. The airport is the largest pure freight hub in the UK.

Whilst there are no residential houses on the beat we have a thriving community made up of passengers, the workers and people visiting the airport.

Each dedicated neighbourhood team is supported by the Special Constabulary.

Your dedicated neighbourhood team

PC James Broomfield

Collar number: 2925

I joined Leicestershire Police in 2007 after working in private industry for seventeen years. I started my police career as a Response Officer within North West Leicestershire, before settling into a Neighbourhood policing niche.

I have been the ‘Beat Officer’ at EMA since January 2015 during which team I have enjoyed building contacts throughout the airport estate. I have undertaken numerous engagement activities including supporting EMA’s own Community program Aerozone, arranging the national counter terrorism program Project Griffin and also actively running the Police twitter account @EMAPolice which is proving popular.

Send an email to your neighbourhood team Leave a voicemail for PC James Broomfield by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a

message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 2925.

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Sgt Dave Wadsworth

Collar number: 2172

I started work on this beat team in November 2015, prior to that I worked on the Bardon Beat as a Designated Neighbourhood Officer where I developed my skills and contacts in working with partners to solve local problems. Prior to this, I worked in Leicester as a Temporary Sergeant on a Responsive Policing team.

I joined Leicestershire Police in 2006 and have worked in a variety of roles since, including pro-active policing, response policing and more recently I helped set up and develop the Force Mental Health Triage car.

I look forward to working with the rest of the team, to tackle issues which matter most to people and work together with our partners to solve problems.

Send an email to your neighbourhood team Leave a voicemail for Sgt Dave Wadsworth by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a

message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 2172.

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