21st November 2014 Issue 020 Chief Constable’s Report Community Outcomes to the Police and Crime Commissioner

Reducing crime and re-offending Christmas Drink Driving Campaign

With the Christmas party season just around the corner, West Yorkshire Police is launching its annual campaign to compel members of the public to think before they drink and drive.

Christmas is a happy time of year but it is also a peak time for incidents of drink driving which can have devastating consequences. People who drink alcohol or take drugs and then choose to drive risk causing serious road accidents which have a far-reaching impact on the lives of the people involved and their families.

The 2014 campaign runs from 1st December to 1st January 2015, and aims to highlight the reality of these collisions and how they affect not only the victims but also their families.

Road policing patrols will be looking out for signs of erratic driving and stopping people not just at night but in the morning, as some people are still over the limit following a heavy drinking session the night before.

Last December, more than 1000 drivers were stopped and breath tested - there were 265 arrests and 171 of those arrested were charged with a drink driving offence. road casualties. Our message to anyone who is Six people were asked to take Field Impairment thinking about drinking alcohol or taking drugs Tests (FID) - which is designed to identify people before getting behind the wheel is to think again driving under the influence of drugs – and two of and consider the consequences, such as a prison these were arrested as a result. sentence and a lifetime of regret because they have hurt or killed someone as a result of their Our priority is to improve road safety and reduce actions.

How West Yorkshire Police is delivering the Police and Crime Plan Reducing crime and re-offending Leeds officers champion crime prevention Neighbourhood Policing Teams in Leeds have been working with partner agencies in Swarcliffe and Whinmoor to combat crime and boost public confidence.

Operation Champion consisted of six vehicle check points involving HMRC, Taxi Licensing, VOSA and police officers. More than 100 vehicles were checked over the two days with 14 prohibited from use until urgent repairs are made.

The operation involved Police Officers, Police Community Support Officers and Crime Prevention Officers visiting 800 addresses in the area to assess each property and give tailored advice to occupants. The Housing Advisory Panel funded the purchase of 600 home security items including fake TV’s, shed alarms and driveway sensors, which were handed out during the visits.

Off-road motorcycle patrols conducted almost 100 speed checks on Coal Road and unpaid fines were recovered by HMRC totalling over £400.

To find out more about crime prevention go to www.westyorkshire.police.uk/crimeprevention Jail for armed robber A man who used an imitation firearm in order to rob a bookmakers in Brighouse has been jailed for more than three and a half years. Brendan Kelly, 41, of of Huddersfield Road, Brighouse, committed the robbery to pay off a debt to a drug dealer. He was caught on CCTV entering the shop without any attempt to hide his identity and pointing the piping under the security glass. The employee believed Kelly was armed with a sawn-off shotgun because he could see what looked like gun barrels and handed over £150, the Kelly was arrested a week later and confessed to item was a well-disguised length of piping. When two other burglaries. He pleaded guilty and was Kelly handed the petrified member of staff a carrier sentenced to 44 months for robbery, possession bag he put £150 in it and the defendant left the of an imitation firearm and burglary. premises.

1 Reducing crime and re-offending Fake tobacco seized in Huddersfield

Over two kilogrammes of tobacco were seized as part of a multi-agency operation in Huddersfield, targeting the sale of illegally imported tobacco products.

Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with colleagues from HM Revenue and Customs, Kirklees Council licensing, UK Border Agency and Trading Standards to visit five licensed premises in the town centre.

Two locations in John William Street were found to have items for sale with foreign labelling and risk losing their licence as well as court action and a fine.

Inspector Jon Dunkerley, of Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Often the duty being paid and people are getting ripped off. sale of cheap, illegal tobacco is seen as a Items are fraudulently branded and could contain victimless crime. The truth is that a lot of these substances far more toxic and dangerous than items are sold on the black market without any legal cigarettes and tobacco.”

In your area - Wakefield

• 12 Special Constables carried out a multi-agency traffic operation in the district with 132 vehicles stopped including 27 private hire vehicles. Offences included not wearing a seatbelt, speeding and using a mobile phone while driving. • Officers from Rural NPT arrested and charged two criminals, who had travelled from the South Yorkshire area, for stealing Yorkshire stone from walls in Sandal. • Wakefield Rural NPT officers attended St Luke's Church in Overton to meet the Thursday Friendly Group and provide crime prevention advice. • Officers from Central NPT were involved in a fail to stop incident in Lupset. The suspect was arrested at the scene and later sentenced to 44 months in prison for Burglary and Aggravated Vehicle Taking. • Officers came to the aid of a man who had stroke at the wheel of his car and were praised by his partner for their quick actions and first aid assistance. • Four motorbikes were seized and 17 warnings for the anti-social use of vehicles were issued following an operation in response to complaints by residents in Pontefract and Castleford. • PCSO Maria Flanagan attended Crofton Beavers to deliver a talk on stranger danger to 30 children aged five and six years old.

2 Reducing anti-social behaviour Community clean-up boosts Thornbury Officers have been working with Council's Environmental Team to tackle ongoing problems with fly tipping in the Gain Lane area of Thornbury. A clean-up operation was arranged in response to increased reports of rubbish being dumped in the area and warning letters were issued to to 40 households in Woodhall Road and Gain Lane, asking them to clean up or face further action. Fly tipping has a negative impact on communities and can lead to health problems caused by dirt and vermin, as well as being linked to an increase in anti-social behaviour and crime. Officers worked with the council to clean-up public people to actually feel safe and know their spaces and 27 vehicles were stopped and community is well kept. Waste being dumped on checked to ensure they had Waste Carriers or roadsides or similar places can have a really Scrap Metal Dealers Licences. detrimental effect on community confidence and so we will continue to work with our colleagues in Inspector Dan Wood said: “The reductions in crime the Environmental Action Team to ensure this sort this year have been excellent but it is important for of criminality is not tolerated”. Crackdown on City Park ASB A yellow warning letter outlines the behaviour that has been deemed anti-social and warns the recipient that police and other agencies are monitoring their behaviour. This is the first stage in a four-stage process which leads to an Anti- Social Behaviour Order (ASBO). The second stage is an anti-social behaviour contract which the individual must sign which outlines the unacceptable behaviour and asks them not to behave in an anti-social manner. The third stage is a red letter and the last is a court application for an ASBO which, if breached, leads to the individual being arrested and sent to court where they can be given up to 5 years in prison. A clampdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the City park area of Bradford has resulted in nine anti- If you are concerned about ASB in your area, ring social behaviour contracts and one yellow warning West Yorkshire Police on 101 or go to letter being issued. www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus

3 Supporting victims and witnesses Hawksworth residents sign up to say no Cold callers will be given the cold shoulder on the Hawksworth estate in Leeds as residents have signed up to beat bogus criminals.

Police Community Support Officer, Lynne Holdsworth, has been working in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch, West Yorkshire Trading Standards and Safer Leeds to set up the zone. The scheme should reduce the opportunities for people to commit crime in the area and prevent unwanted visitors from knocking on doors unannounced.

Signs and stickers will be displayed in streets and in participating homes warning cold callers that residents don’t want to be contacted on their doorsteps by those trying to sell unsolicited goods and services. To find out more about joining the no cold calling While the majority of cold callers trying to sell zone, contact the Inner North West NPT on 101 products such as double glazing or roofing may be or go to: genuine, the technique can also be often used by www.westyorkshire.police.uk/leeds/inner- thieves to trick their way into houses claiming to north-west be from utilities companies. Bogus burglars brought to justice Janet Kaye, 55, and Craig Lee Armitage, 42, both from Huddersfield, burgled properties in Brighouse and their home town. The victims in each case were extremely vulnerable and were receiving home care provided by Kaye and the offences represented a significant breach of trust.

At Bradford Crown Court on 16 October, Craig Lee Armitage, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for three burglaries and was ordered to pay victim surcharge of £120.

Janet Kaye was sentenced to three years’ Two people who stole from vulnerable and elderly imprisonment, for two burglary offences and was victims in Kirklees have been jailed for a total of ordered to pay the victim surcharge of £120 six years and four months.

4 Supporting victims and witnesses Uni watch scheme keeps students safe The ‘Uni watch’ scheme involves officers working together to keep students, staff and members of the public safe. The University team now has a direct radio link to officers and they are sharing information and working together to respond to incidents and deal jointly with ongoing issues. The university already has a dog section - which is trained by West Yorkshire Police to the same standards as its own – and operates a system of 180 external CCTV cameras from a 24-hour control centre. The security officers also work closely with PC Matt Guy, the University’s police liaison officer, and assist with patrols as part of Operation Optimal that targets burglary hotspots. Inspector Howie Milner, who heads the Inner North West NPT, said: “We have an excellent existing relationship with the University and already work closely together to prevent crime and keep people safe. The University of Leeds security team takes a very proactive approach and is a really valuable resource. This new initiative give us a real time link A new scheme to keep students safe has been via the radio that means we will be able to work launched by Leeds Inner North West even more closely together to tackle crime in and Neighbourhood Policing Team and University of around the campus.” Leeds security staff. In your area - Calderdale • Children and parents at local schools in Hebden Bridge received advice on securing their homes to prevent burglary during the darker winter months. • Officers from the Northowram & Shelf NPT executed a drugs warrant following information from members of the public and arrested two men who were given formal police cautions. • A 16-year-old was charged with breaching an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) following an incident in Northowram and was sentenced to 100 hours’ community service and made subject of a 12-month Youth Rehabilitation Order. • Police patrols have been increased in the Clough Lane and Hambleton areas to crackdown on nuisance off road bikers. • A 25-year-old man from Siddal was sentenced to 8 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 24 months, ordered to pay £3600 compensation and was disqualified from having a dog for two years after his dog killed another dog and injured the dog’s owner.

5 Managing local, regional and national risks Car crime conspiracy cracked A criminal gang who set up test drives in order to steal high value cars have been jailed for a total of almost 16 years. The eight men, who were from Pontefract, Barnsley and Wakefield, targeted car dealers and private sellers, asking if they could test drive vehicles and then stole them by using a variety of methods to distract owners and salesman. They stole 23 cars worth just under £300,000 from locations across South, West and North Yorkshire. Earnest Moate They were discovered in January 2013 after a stolen Land Rover was located at an address in Wakefield and officers attending found a vehicle in the process of being dismantled and arrested Daniel Banks at the scene, as well as Garry Williams, Craig Williams and Robert West. Richard Mcinnes The investigation was extremely complex and enquiries included examining scenes of crimes for forensic evidence, recovering and viewing hours of CCTV, house-to-house enquiries, obtaining and executing warrants, downloading data from mobile phones and covert evidence gathering to secure the following convictions for a range of offences: Dean Harding

Ernest Moate , 61, of Mona Street, Barnsley was jailed for five years and six months Richard McInnes , 39, of Bruce Ave, Barnsley was jailed for two years and four months Dean Harding , 33, of Wauchope Street, Wakefield was jailed for three years and four months Daniel Banks Daniel Banks , 24, of Wakefield Road, Barnsley was jailed for 18 months Brett Williams , 24, was jailed for two years Robert West , 28, was jailed for 15 months, suspended for two years Craig Williams , 32, of Elizabeth Court, Pontefract was jailed for 10 months, suspended for two years Gary Williams , 33, of Elizabeth Court, Pontefract was jailed for 10 months, suspended for two Craig Williams years.

6 Tackling local, regional and national risks Burglary gang kicked out of Kirklees

A criminal gang have been jailed for their part in a conspiracy to commit house burglaries across the Kirklees District and as far away as Staffordshire, between May and July 2012.

Carl Edward Armitage, 24, of Institute Road, Eccleshill, Bradford was the ring leader of the gang who primarily targeted Asian households stealing cash and gold.

On 31 May, 2012, Stephen Drake, 32, of Bedale Drive, Knottingley drove Armitage and Joseph Devanny 25, of Harrogate Road to Newcastle Under Lyme where they attempted to burgle a house but were chased off by witnesses and stopped by police.

A week later Drake, Armitage and Scott Moore, 28, of Rook Lane, Bradford broke into three houses in Huddersfield stealing gold jewellery to the value of £30,000. Armitage and David Hindle 32, of Lordsfield Place, Bradford were approached and filmed by a member of the neighbourhood watch in July before they could commit a burglary in Huddersfield.

A 15 month investigation resulted in five men being charged with conspiracy to commit burglaries between 29th May and 12th July 2012.

This prosecution would not have been possible without the brave actions of the witnesses who stood up against this gang and challenged them on two occasions.

Members of the gang were jailed for between 48 and 30 months for their involvement in this crime spree.

Carl Armitage David Hindle

7 An efficient Criminal Justice System Twitter users to help police in historic murder case

West Yorkshire Police are re-launching an appeal want to to trace the killer or killers of a teenage girl from catch Lindsay's Hebden Bridge who went missing 20 years ago. killer and to bring closure to her grieving family and For the first time ever the force used Twitter to help wanted the appeal to be spread as far and wide create a reconstruction of the case and then make as possible. So as well as the more traditional an appeal using the social media platform. press release and media interviews we decided to do something that little bit different and to Two decades have passed since 13-year-old reconstruct what we know about the night Lindsay school girl Lindsay Jo Rimer was seen in the town, was last seen and use twitter to spread the word. with the last known sighting of her at just after 10.22pm at the Spa shop on Crown Street. Her "This is the first time we have done this and, body was found five months later in the Rochdale although it is a little early to fully breakdown the Canal. She had been murdered. results we know we have reached a large number of people - certainly many thousands - who might Since then detectives have carried out extensive not have seen our press release or followed the enquiries, appealing for any witnesses or anyone more 'traditional' media for their news.” with information about the terrible crime to come forward. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call detectives directly on 01924 334604 or text Detective Superintendent Simon Atkinson of on 07786 200805 . Alternatively contact Protective Services (Crime) said: "I desperately Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111 . In your area - Kirklees • Over 40 officers deployed in arrest teams to disrupt crime in Kirklees. There were 17 arrests for offences including section 18 wounding, robbery, sexual offences and burglary. Officers seized six uninsured motor vehicles and reported 11 people for summons for a number of road related offences • Kirklees licensing officer, supported by Viper officers, conducted a multi-agency day of action at Junction 27 Retail Park in Birstall. 52 vehicles were stopped, 68 warrant checks, 11 defect notifications issued, arrests, searches and over a thousand pounds issued in fines.

8 An efficient Criminal Justice System Force fleet praised for green credentials The award is open to UK public sector organisations with a fleet of more than 250 vehicles that can demonstrate a reduction in CO2 and other pollutants through fuel efficiency programmes, green fleet management and driver awareness training.

The Green Fleet Awards ceremony was held at the Heritage Motor Centre Museum in Warwickshire on 30th October. The Awards recognise the individuals and organisations that strive to reduce the environmental impact of fleet transport through innovation and the ceremony was presented by motoring journalist Quentin Willson.

West Yorkshire Police's fleet of vehicles was West Yorkshire Police's Head of Transport, Steve commended at the 2014 Green Fleet Award which Thompson, said: "This is the first time we have recognises committment to ecological transport been shortlisted for this award and we are really management. pleased about it. The fleet is an integral part of our core business and we are always looking for ways The Force fleet was up against four other to run it more efficiently and with more contenders for the Public Sector Fleet of the Year consideration to the impact we have on the (Medium – Large) Award, sponsored by Airmax environment. Even though we didn’t win, to be Remote Ltd. Though they did not win, the team recognised for our achievements is a big honour." received a commendation in their category.

In your area - Bradford

• A woman received a suspended sentence after admitting two counts of theft of charity boxes from a public house. As part of her sentence she was ordered to attend alcohol treatment and drug rehabilitation for six months. • Bradford West PCSOs worked alongside council wardens at Heaton Primary School targeting drivers parked illegally on Road and Sowden Road. • A 42 year old man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly in Bradford City Park. He was banned from the City Centre for 48 hours and charged to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court as part of a zero tolerance approach to street drinking. • A drugs warrant executed in Ravenscliffe, led to the charge of a 27 year old male for possession with intent to supply class B drugs. • Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officers conducted ‘speedwatch’ operations on the Rushton Road, Thornbury Drive and Thornhill Place areas of Bradford to reduce speeding during peak times.

9 An efficient Criminal Justice System Drug dealers ordered to pay back profits

Three men involved in a large-scale cocaine dealing operation in Leeds have been ordered to pay back more than £345,000 gained by criminal activity.

Officers from the Leeds District Operation Quartz team raided three addresses and recovered more than £400,000 worth of cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy tablets along with £100,000 cash and items used in the production of drugs.

In June 2013, Michael Lacy, 31, of Meadow Road, Bradford, was jailed for eight years, Mark Anthony Kilgallon, 30, of Otley Road, Leeds, and Rory James Naughton, 31, of Birkdale Drive, Alwoodley, were each jailed for six years.

At a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing in October 2014, Lacy was found to have benefited by £647,522 and was ordered to pay back £340,332. If he fails to pay within the set time, they face a further four years in jail. Naughton was found to have benefited by £56,267 and must pay an available £1,180. Kilgallon was found to have benefitted by £28,017 and was ordered to pay an available £4,932.

POCA reclaims money made by criminals through If you suspect someone is living off the proceeds their illegal activity which is redistributed to of criminal activity then contact us community projects that increase safety and www.westyorkshire.police.uk/whyshouldthey reduce crime in local communities. In your area - Leeds

• A man was arrested and charged after burgling an elderly resident in Leeds. Despite the vulnerability of the victim a comprehensive description of the suspect was obtained by local officers and he was quickly located and arrested. • Test purchasing has been carried out in Harehills and North West Leeds in response to complaints about youths throwing fireworks and causing anti-social behaviour. This ensures shops have the relevant licence and are not selling goods to minors. • An information stall at Leeds Train Station publicised services available to help the homeless and work to tackle begging in Leeds city centre.

10 Engaging with communities

West Yorkshire Police battle of the bands

Young people from Wakefield took to the stage in front of hundreds of fans at this year’s West Yorkshire Police Battle of the Bands competition. The event, organised by West Yorkshire Police, is in its fourth year and aims to promote community spirit and identify young talented musicians.

Each of the bands performed a cover song as well as one written by themselves on the theme of crime, anti-social behaviour, homelessness and bullying. Winners were Castleford Academy’s Third Knight, Caitlin and Lili – a duo from King’s School in Pontefract and Outwood Academy’s Loz Campbell.

Sergeant Alan Studd, of Pontefract and Knottingley Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Every year the standard gets better and better. for the future. Their parents and teachers should We are lucky to have so many talented youngsters also accept a pat on the back for supporting them in the Wakefield area – they are our role models and helping them realise their dreams.” Fallen heroes remembered The annual wreath laying ceremony at West Trumpeters from the West Yorkshire Police Band yorkshire Police HQ War Memorial took place at played The Last Post and the ceremony was 11am on Friday November 7th. conducted by the Very Rev Jonathan Greener, Dean of Wakefield.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers, The Police and Crime Commissioner, Superintendent Ranks, federated Ranks, Special Constabulary, GMB/Unison and the National Association of Retired Police Officers.

Each wreath layer was accompanied by a pupil from St Austin’s Catholic Primary School and Silcoates Junior School.

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