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newsNovember 2017 making a difference locally

Police cadets & officers team up for a clean up!

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire..uk Police Cadets make a difference! These are the Leeds South Volunteer Isle, and was organised by Councillor well together. The cadet leaders were Police Cadets, undertaking part of Kim Groves. very impressed with their work too! their two-year Duke of Edinburgh Award. This involved painting the barrier around Cadet Leaders present - Staff Officer the land, picking up the discarded litter Martin Stubbs, Staff Officer Ben Straker, As part of their DofE course they go out and planting bulbs around the trees and Staff officer Fiona Campbell, Staff into the community each month and the border. Officer George Clay, Staff Officer complete some voluntary work. The Declan Heaton. recent engagement day was on a part of All of the kids, who are aged between open land just off Old Run Road, Belle 13 - 15 years of age, all worked really

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Holbeck Community Clean up

Basis Yorkshire, along with Police and , are leading a community clean up in on Thursday 7th December from 10am - 2pm.

If you would like to help please contact us by emailing [email protected] or just turn up at St Matthew’s Community Centre on the day, where we will be based.

All volunteers are greatly appreciated for as little or as much time as you can spare.

Hot drinks and bacon sandwiches will also be available so feel free to pop in for a chat.

Contact the office on: 0113 2430036

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Morley’s dementia awareness day

A local PCSO has been working in the community with partner organisations, companies and Herbert Protocol charities to raise awareness of dementia and how people can get “I have created a Herbert Protocol support. pack which contains a Herbert Protocol, a guide to filling it in, a On Wednesday 8th November at pen, groups/cafes leaflet & some Windsor Court in Morley, PCSO Michelle handy emergency contact cards, If Owens, Peter Smith from Dementia you know someone who cares for or Friendly Rothwell and other agencies has dementia & you feel they would came together to promote their services benefit from a pack please contact and offer advice to the public in an me.” ongoing effort to make Morley a more Dementia Friendly place to live, work PCSO Michelle Owens and visit.

Michelle was on hand to provide information in regards to the Herbert Protocol which is a scheme used by West Yorkshire Police. The form is available to carers and family members of those living with dementia and allows useful information to be collected in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.

To find out more, or for a pack, tweet Michelle @WYP_MOwens or email [email protected] #ClickB4UCall - How to contact us

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Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk We are Dementia Friendly!

Did you know… to put systems in place to allow for early “As a police force we are committed to intervention when loved ones go ensuring that those with dementia who missing. come into contact with the police are for every 100 people aged 65 and  supported and have their specific needs over, 7 have dementia As part of the commitment, Dementia taken into consideration, whether that be  this figure rises to 1 in 4 aged 85 Community Champions are being as a victim, witness, offender or missing and over introduced within districts and person.  65-80% of people with dementia departments who will act as dedicated live in their own home points of contacts and ensure that the “It is important that our officers and staff specific needs of people with dementia are able to recognise the signs and The term “dementia” is used to describe are taken into account in all symptoms of dementia both to a group of illnesses which causes a investigations. A resource library is also appropriately deal with the immediate progressive decline in the ability to being compiled to assist staff and situation but also to refer the person on remember, to learn, to think and to officers with best practice in dealing with to other services as required.” reason… those with dementia. Dementia Friendly’ stickers are being West Yorkshire Police is raising Sergeant Vanessa Rolfe, of the Force put on all marked West Yorkshire Police awareness among its staff and officers Performance Improvement Unit, said: vehicles to highlight the Force’s of the condition, and has joined the commitment and to further raise Dementia Action Alliance as part of a “Dementia is a condition which has no awareness with Force employees and commitment by the Force to improve the barriers, it affects men and women and the general public. services provided to those with people of all backgrounds. What some dementia. people may also not realise is that while For further information and links, please it mainly affects older people, it can also visit https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/ The Force has signed up to the Herbert affect younger people. Protocol to enable family and friends dementia

Brewing up some support at Tea Cosy Memory Café

The café is held on the first Saturday of every month at Rothwell Parish Centre from 9.30am - 12.30pm and is open to all those in need of support, but specifically those affected by dementia.

You can find out more about our work at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/ dementia

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Sending cyber criminals the right message in Leeds this Christmas

Father Christmas is expected to be belief that it only happens to banks or what their level of experience or busy this Christmas delivering multinational companies. knowledge could come along and ask thousands of internet enabled our team for advice. devices such as laptops, mobile “Nothing, however, could be further from phones and tablets to people across the truth. Cybercrime takes many forms “The event was free of charge and we the region. such as harassment, theft, blackmail, had some Virtual Reality headsets, fraud, hate crime and hacking, as a user which people could use to get an insight But there are plenty of Bad Santas out of a digital networked device you are at to the workings of the police service. there, waiting for the chance to use risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime. those special Christmas treats to “The event was very successful, and we commit cyber-crime. “But by carrying out some simple steps got to see a number of people and people can greatly reduce their chances talked to them about protecting their On so called ‘Cyber Monday’ members of being a victim of this type of crime. devices.” of the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Cyber Crime Team were on “For example, understand how and why Steven Foster, General Manager at hand at the White Rose Shopping it is important to change your privacy White Rose Shopping Centre, said: Centre in Leeds to offer some simple settings on social media. “We’re thankful to the Regional Cyber and straight-forward advice to protect Crime Unit for their time and expertise their expensive gadgets. “Consider your choice of passwords and showing us and our visitors how to how frequently you change them, protect themselves online. Anyone can Detective Inspector Tim Ingle leads the always be cautious when opening fall victim to cybercrime and theft, and Unit. He said: received links and attachments. it’s important to share this straightforward advice from a “Many people will have heard about trustworthy source. We look forward to “That is why we hosted the event and working with the Regional Cyber Crime cyber-crime but might not know exactly have others planned. Anyone, no matter what it means or hold the mistaken Unit again in the future.”

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Closure order tackles bad behaviour Unauthorised visitors have been It means that anyone who is not a Councillor Debra Coupar, Leeds City banned from a Leeds tower block as resident or invited guest is banned from Council’s executive member with part of work by the police and council entering the premises and can face responsibility for Safer Leeds said: “The to tackle drug use and anti-social arrest and prosecution. actions of these individuals who are not behaviour. tenants at this particular tower block Any breach of the order is a criminal were completely unacceptable and we Officers from Operation Leodis – a team offence punishable with up to six months were determined that measures be put funded by Leeds City Council to tackle in prison. in place to stop this type of behaviour mainly housing-related anti-social occurring immediately. Whilst applying behaviour – have secured a partial for a partial closure order through the Chief Inspector Chris Matthews, who courts is certainly not an option that we closure order for Meynell Heights, heads neighbourhood policing in the City Meynell Approach, Holbeck. consider with partners lightly, the and South Leeds, said: “Residents have wellbeing of our tenants always comes been understandably appalled and first. Residents’ lives have been blighted by disgusted by the nature of the anti-social long-running issues with drug use and behaviour they have faced around their anti-social behaviour. Drug users have homes for some considerable time. “Through this step, anyone who does been seen injecting themselves in the not have permission to be in this tower communal areas and hypodermic block could face prosecution and even a “It is completely unacceptable and we prison sentence if they ignore our needles and drugs paraphernalia have are determined to do everything we can been left in stairwells and bin chutes. warnings. I want to make it very clear to tackle it. The granting of this order will that we will pursue further action against give real support to the ongoing any individual who is found to be People have been found sleeping rough partnership work we are carrying out to breaking any aspect of the court order.” in bin chutes and stairwells have been tackle the issues and we hope that used as toilets. residents will see some significant improvements. Officers will be actively enforcing the order through regular patrols. The Operation Leodis team carried out a survey of residents and found 65 per “We will not tolerate behaviour that cent said they had experienced blights the lives of others, and this latest The Operation Leodis team is also problems in the block and were keen for action should serve as a clear warning working with Leeds City Council Housing action to tackle it. to those who think they can persist in and Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour Team making peoples’ lives a misery. to take action against flats which are linked to anti-social behaviour in the The order, which was granted under the block. Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and “We will continue to monitor the situation Policing Act 2014 at a hearing at Leeds and take appropriate action to make Magistrates Court, applies to the sure these issues are not just displaced If residents see people involved in anti- common areas of the block. elsewhere.” social behaviour in the communal areas they should report it to the police on 101 or to Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour Team on 0113 222 4402.

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Signs of success for 20mph project

Pupils from Westerton Primary The purpose of the scheme is to reduce Nicola said: “I am really pleased with the Academy in have had their traffic speeds around the schools during final designs and how they look. I’m so artwork turned into road signs as part drop off and pick up times, which will proud of all the hard work the children of a scheme to implement 20mph help to improve road safety for all road have put in so far and I'm sure they will speed limits outside schools and users as well as making walking, cycling really make passing drivers take note surrounding areas. and outdoor play more attractive. and hopefully slow down. I would like to congratulate the winners on their For the past couple of years children The four winners were presented with a designs for the new signage, which will from Westerton Primary Academy have miniature version of a 20mph sign with go a long way to help enforce this been working with PCSO Nicola Westle, their very own design on the signs. The important message and the children will Leeds City Council’s Road Safety Team new signs will be erected around areas see their own signs out and about for and Highways, learning about the in Tingley, East Ardsley and Thorpe as many years to come” importance of road safety. As part of the part of the new 20 mph zones. ongoing projects children from The 20mph zones are currently in the Westerton Primary Academy were The pupils were also presented with process of being rolled out in the area, asked to design a road safety sign, miniature versions of their sign as a and we look forward to continuing Nicola and Mr Grange then had the keepsake. delivering the message on Road Safety. tough job of selecting the winners from a host of quality entries.

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Tackling illegal use of mobile phones

Reckless drivers have been taken to During the week of action, there were 27 “Driving any fully loaded commercial task in a joint operation aimed at offences for driving while using a hand- vehicle carries an additional burden of targeting the illegal use of mobile held mobile phone and six motorists responsibility and this is about making phones and other driving offences. were stopped for not being in proper drivers aware of those responsibilities control of their vehicle. 41 drivers of and reducing road casualties. Sixty offences were recorded during the HGVs were stopped and 8 offences five-day operation after 59 vehicles were were recorded for insecure loads. 15 “The consequences of taking your eyes stopped in West Yorkshire. fixed penalty notices were issued and off the road, even for a matter of 40 traffic offence reports were issued. seconds, can be devastating, even more The week’s operation is part of Sergeant Steve Suggitt, of West so if you are at the wheel of a lorry or Operation Tramline, a national joint Yorkshire Police’s Safer Roads and other large vehicle. initiative between police forces and Neighbourhood Support Team, said: Highways . “This operation was not about penalising “At 30 MPH a vehicle travels 100 feet in HGV or any other type of commercial 2.3 seconds. That’s equivalent to the Officers from West Yorkshire Police’s vehicle driver, it’s about keeping our length of Boeing 737 aircraft. HGV’s are Safer Roads and Neighbourhood roads safe for everyone and making potential killing machines.” Support Team were out on the county’s people aware of road safety. roads in a HGV (heavy goods vehicle) “The message is simple. Keep your filming the driving habits of other road phones out of reach and out of sight.” users.

Sergeant Steve Suggitt (Safer Roads & Neighbourhood Support Team)

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk West Yorkshire Police is calling on The overall winner – in addition to Videos submitted via the form will need young crime fighters across the having their video used on the Force’s to have been uploaded onto a video region to give Christmas tips that social media platforms - will also win a sharing platform (such as YouTube or could help reduce crime over the tour of West Yorkshire Police's Carr Vimeo) and the link to that video festive period. Gate training complex. Subject to any submitted on the form. operational requirements on the day, We are launching our competition on they will have the opportunity to see the The competition closes at midnight Friday 10th November, for children aged National Police Air Service helicopter, on Wednesday, 6th December, 2017. 12 years and under, to record a video the horses in the Mounted Section and with a Christmas themed scenario that the firearms and public order training areas. The overall winner will be chosen by aims to raise awareness around crime Chief Constable Dee Collins after the prevention. closing date. The winner will be notified Entries can be submitted via the online by email on 22nd December and their The 12 winners will be used in our form below or by tweeting video will be published as the final day #12DaysOfCrimePrevention promotion @WestYorksPolice using the hashtag on Sunday 24th December 2017. on social media, receive a certificate and #12DaysOfCrimePrevention. be entered into a prize draw to be the overall winner.

Further information, details of how to enter and terms & conditions are available at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/12daysofcrimeprevention

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Burglary victim speaks out

West Yorkshire Police has released getting inside the house and going “It starts to make you worry about other the final extract from a series of through 11 rooms of the property. Every things. You think, if you’re not going to interviews with burglary victim single cupboard, drawer, the baby boxes get burgled what else could happen? Natalie Starr. with all our memories and bits and We’ve ordered new gates to make sure pieces to see if anything valuable was in it is not so open for people to see the The West Yorkshire mother-of-two has there. children playing in the front garden shared her experiences to help highlight because you start to worry about other how deeply distressing burglary can be “Our office was particularly bad. They things happening to you as well.” after she returned home from a family just turned over all of our files; all of our dog walk to find her house had been paperwork.” But instead of dwelling on what she had burgled. lost, Natalie decided to set up a local Natalie agreed to share her experiences Neighbourhood Watch group. The group The interview has been shared online to highlight how vulnerable the burglary has helped not only herself to recover, through our social media channels. made her feel and the devastating but has now been extended into impact the crime has had on her and her neighbouring villages to help the wider community not to fall victim to the crime. Natalie, aged 35, said: family. Becki Walker, a West Yorkshire Police “I didn’t really ever believe it would “The biggest upset was actually going through the babies’ things and going Crime Prevention Officer, said: happen to me. I thought I lived in a very “Neighbourhood Watch is all about safe home. I felt very secure. We always through the children’s rooms and thinking there might be something bringing the community together, helping talked about adding additional security to reduce crime and the fear of crime, but I felt safe enough for it not to be on expensive in a toy box or a baby’s memory box,” she said. and that’s exactly what Natalie has top of the priority list.” done.

Natalie later discovered it had taken little “The impact has been far more than I ever anticipated. After the burglary, I “She has not only encouraged her own more than a minute for intruders to village to become part of Neighbourhood search each of the rooms in her house. was a little scared to be at home on my own. It’s quite dark here at night and I Watch, but surrounding villages are now became a bit neurotic about locking following suit. It’s really, really nice to Natalie said: “They had been in and out doors behind me and making sure every see the communities coming together of the property in 19 minutes; from door was locked in the house. and people genuinely looking out for arriving and knocking on the door to each other.”

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As the clocks went back, West “Each burglary is one too many and Mark Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire Police is making a timely reducing the number of offences is one Yorkshire’s Police and Crime reminder not to fall back on home of Commissioner, said: “We don’t want a security. the Force’s key priorities. The onset of single person across West Yorkshire to darker nights is traditionally a time when have the horrible experience of being a The Force has launched its latest burglaries rise, and we are highlighting victim of burglary. That’s why we are autumn and winter burglary campaign the simple things residents can do to running this campaign which highlights asking residents to think whether help us protect their home. the very simple measures you can take they’ve ‘Forgotten Something’ as they to drastically reduce your chances of encourage the public to take simple “It can take just seconds for burglars to being targeted by callous thieves.” steps such as locking the door, leaving get into your house and steal your a light on and setting the alarm, to belongings but you can make it more District crime prevention officers are protect their home. difficult for them by removing there to support members of the public opportunities they may look for. in helping you to do your bit to prevent During November last year there were crime and can be contacted via 101. an average of 57 burglaries a day "Crime prevention doesn't need to cost reported across West Yorkshire. huge sums of money - simply locking Helpful crime prevention tips and more your doors, shutting your windows and information about the campaign can be Force Crime Prevention Officer, Chris not leaving valuables on display can found on the West Yorkshire Police Joyce, said: “In the month following the make a great difference. Leave a light website at: clocks going back last year, nearly 60 on or use a timer, leave a radio on and if www.westyorkshire.police.uk/burglary people a day experienced the shock and you have an alarm use it. These easy upset of having their home broken in to steps will all significantly reduce your in West Yorkshire. chances of being a victim of burglary."

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Theft from motor vehicles are very ■ Vehicles used for business purposes, easy and cheap to prevent by simply such as vans, are often targeted. Tools, removing items from your vehicle machinery and other equipment should when you leave it unoccupied. It only be removed when the vehicle is left. The takes a minute! loss of commercial equipment could have a devastating effect on your ■ Make sure that you remove valuable business and livelihood. items from your vehicle when you get ■ Unless you can park your vehicle in a out ie. sat navs, mobile phones, laptops, garage or on your drive, park in a well lit handbags and other portable items are area that is visible to other people or all easy to steal. covered by CCTV. Thieves are less ■ If you have a sat nav that sticks to likely to break in if they can be seen. your window make sure that you have ■ At home don’t leave vehicle keys next wiped the sucker marks from your to a door or window thieves may window. Most people leave sat navs in sometimes break into houses to steal their glove compartment so leave this your keys just to get your car. open and take the sat nav with you. ■ Registration plates might also be ■ Always check you have locked your attractive to an offender, consider vehicle by trying the door handle. How having tamper proof plates or screws many of us click the lock button and fitted. don’t actually check if it has locked. ■ When you are parking your vehicle in ■ Don’t even leave your car unlocked a public place try to look for a car park when you nip into the shop or to pay for that has ‘Park Mark’ accreditation. petrol. These car parks offer higher levels of security for your vehicle.

Remember: it takes a minute for a thief, but it only takes seconds for you to secure your vehicle.

Contact your Crime Reduction Officer for further advice. Call 101 or email [email protected]

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