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Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Leeds District Open Day Fundraiser

Here are some fab photos from the Leeds Help Locks home security advice, We also opened our Community Café District Open Day! Neighbourhood Watch, Hate Crime, the Anti thanks to the wonderfully kind donations -social Behaviour Team, Office of the Police from local businesses, with all proceeds of This year, our chosen charity was St and Crime Commissioner for West drink and cake sales to our chosen charity. Gemma's Hospice, located at Moortown in Yorkshire, Safeguarding, UK Border Agency In addition, Assistant Chief Constable Leeds. You might be aware they are a Leeds- Immigration Enforcement, Professional Catherine Hankinson and members of the based charity providing expert care, Standards and recruitment advice for Police Leeds District Senior Leadership Team, support, advice and information for local Officers and Special Constables. including Chief Superintendent Paul Money, people with terminal illnesses, along with took on a cycling challenge all in the name their families, carers and loved ones. St Outside we had Neighbourhood Policing of the fantastic charity, St Gemma’s Gemma’s Hospice are also a world leader in Team and Public Order vehicles with a Hospice. palliative care research and their Academic Public Order demonstration, an American Unit provides training and education for Police Sheriff car and motorbike, Police off- It was an incredibly busy, but thoroughly professionals. road motorbikes, vehicle safety enjoyable day for all involved and thankfully demonstrations from Kwik-Fit and a Pirelli the bad weather held off! Kind The Police Open Day itself focussed on F1 racing car simulator, plus colleagues from contributions from the lovely community of family fun with children’s and family Fire and Rescue Service, Leeds will help St Gemma’s Hospice and the activities including face painting, bouncy Leeds City Council, CCTV and Youth Services, success on the day would not have been castle, mascots, mini policing uniforms, the Guide Dogs Sensory Van, St. John’s possible without the collective contribution wanted posters, crime scene and Ambulance and Prison Me No Way to name of everyone involved. Thank you so much! fingerprinting. We also engaged the public but a few! We had music from the West with advice and information stands from Yorkshire Police Band and South Asian Your local Policing team, Crime Reduction, Arts-UK, a local community drumming group to entertain us.

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk St Gemma’s Hospice annual charity event, She was ‘arrested’ along with seven other St Gemma’s Hospice has been holding Jail & Jail and Bail, returned in October – for a ‘criminals’ from businesses across Leeds Bail events in Leeds since 2009 and has fundraiser with a difference! including William Hill, eDen eSports Bar, raised around £10,000 towards patient care Schofield Sweeney, Amey, Sky, Principles from each event. They are based in Following nomination from their colleagues, Agency and Levi Solicitors. Moortown, Leeds and provide specialist local business people were ‘arrested’ by us medical and nursing care for local people and put behind bars for ‘crimes’ such as West Yorkshire Police supported the event with life threatening illnesses, doing ‘really bad dad dancing’ and being the by providing Special Constables to assist predominantly cancer, and support for their office chatterbox. They were then escorted with the 'arrests'. families too. Care provided is free of charge by Special Constables to to to patients and their families so St Gemma's face a mock trial. Their only means of PC Fraser Corry, Leeds District Specials relies on donations and local fundraising escape from the old Victorian jail cells was Liaison Officer, said: "The Special Constables initiatives in the community. to aim to raise at least £500 ‘bail money’. are trained volunteers who give their time freely to help support local police teams and ‘Criminals’ from Leeds businesses took part in This year, St Gemma’s Community Nurse the community. the Jail and Bail fundraiser were Adam Jenkins, Specialist, Kathy Goldsbrough, was data officer at William Hill; Jamie Nelson, nominated to take part by her colleagues “We hope people will benefit from this eDen eSports Bar company director; Chris due to her ‘crime’ of being a pen thief! She’s fundraising event by helping to raise vital Schofield, Schofield Sweeney chairman; known as the office ‘squirrel’ because when funds for the care of terminally ill people in Matthew Burgin, Amey contracts manager, pens, mugs and stationary go missing, the local area as well as helping to provide Wayne Chapman Sky sales manager, Paul they’re usually found on her desk. an insight into local policing.” Cawthray, Priniciples Agency director; Steven Newdall Managing Partner at Levi Solictors.

Kathy, said at the time: “This is a really fun “It was a fantastic morning which saw event which has got everyone talking at the thousands of pounds raised for charity. St. Hospice. I’m hoping we’ll raise lots of Gemma’s Hospice do fantastic, caring work money for our patient care, and of course, and we were only too happy to be asked to that the kind people of Leeds will give me assist for such a great cause. I would like to my freedom back and donate to my bail thank all of the Special Constables for money so that I can get back to my job!” helping out and the local community for being good sports and taking part”

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Hate Crime Awareness Week 2017

City Bus Station, Harehills, St James’ “It’s really important for people to take a A number of events took place across Hospital, Leeds University Union, Armley, stand against hate crime and to report communities in Leeds as part of National White Rose Centre and Leeds Grand immediately any instance they may Hate Crime Awareness Week 2017. Mosque. The community and voluntary experience so it can be investigated sector, Leeds City Council, Safer Leeds, thoroughly.” At each one, residents were given the West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire’s opportunity to discuss and offer their Police and Crime Commissioner came West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime thoughts on hate crime with together to support the events. Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, representatives of Leeds City Council’s Safer said: Leeds team, West Yorkshire Police and The week was very successful and there partners, and also find out more about the were many requests from organisations and “I was pleased to be able to speak at the support which is available in the city to community groups to raise awareness Leeds City Council event that launched their tackle the issue. The national hate crime throughout the week. Leeds City Council updated hate crime strategy ‘Responding to awareness week was a platform to launch a and partners supported the national Hate’ as part of National Hate Crime high-profile campaign and thousands of #WeStandTogether message and local Awareness Week 2017. people signed a pledge to challenge hate #LeedsNoPlaceforHate message. crime, report it and work towards stopping “No-one should be subjected to, or fear, it. Councillor Debra Coupar, Leeds City Council abuse because of their disability, race, executive member for communities, said: religion, sexual orientation or gender Leeds has a clear no tolerance message identity. towards hate crime, and one of the key “I’m very proud of the success of the series messages highlighted at each event was of events for National Hate Crime “As the awareness week showed, it is how important it was that any instances Awareness Week 2017. The week has been crucial that we work together to do our were reported immediately to either West a great chance to listen to people’s personal utmost to eradicate hate in West Yorkshire. Yorkshire Police or the council. Residents experiences and opinions on how we can were also given the reassurance that if a combat hate crime in our city. “I would urge anyone who has experienced hate crime is reported it will be investigated a hate crime or incident to please report it thoroughly and properly. “We are very proud that Leeds is a diverse in whatever way you feel comfortable to city and has a history of creating a ensure it can be dealt with.” Events took place at: Road One welcoming, tolerant and compassionate Stop Centre, Leeds City Train Station, Leeds place for people from all background and faiths.

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Misleading missed delivery cards posted through letterboxes

Postal delivery note scam

Residents are being warned about A Royal Mail spokesperson told the Express: If in doubt, do not call the number ‘something for you’ cards arriving through “The Royal Mail security team is looking provided, give your card details or personal letterboxes designed to look like they have into this incident as a matter of urgency. information and get in contact with us. come from Royal Mail. Customers should check delivery cards very carefully to ensure they are genuine, and Real Royal Mail ‘something for you’ cards The cards which lack the Royal Mail logo remain vigilant. Although this card is similar look like this. look almost identical to the ‘something for to one of our Something For You cards, the you’ slips that are posted through homes Royal Mail logo is crucially missing”. Sign up for free to Action Fraud Alert to when a delivery can’t be made. receive direct, verified, accurate "Customers should also consider whether information about scams and fraud in your To organise a redelivery the cards urge they are expecting a delivery from the area by email, recorded voice and text recipients to call a 0208 number, which is company named on the card”. message. not registered to Royal Mail. After ringing the number the automated message asks Whilst we have not received any reports at for your details and consignment number. present, missed delivery cards have been around for a while and come in different formats.

ActionFraud is the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre. Find our more at www.actionfraud.police.uk/ Leeds District Open Day Fundraiser

Thank you so much to everyone who was five days of care for a patient at the involved in organising the event, both Hospice, a specialist child bereavement before and on the day, and everyone who session for a child to help them come to came along on the day to support the Open terms with the loss of a loved one, and also Day. With the amazing £2333.41 that was a telephone call from one of our clinical raised on the day, this is enough to pay for staff to a patient with support and advice.

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Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Bonfire / Firework Safety

West Yorkshire Police is working alongside An organised display is the safest way to  In case of an emergency, keep buckets West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue to promote of water, the garden hose or a fire firework safety in the run up to the bonfire enjoy fireworks. extinguisher ready. period.  Fireworks are noisy (which can upset  Make sure your fireworks conform to We remain committed: very young or elderly people as well as British Standards BS 7114, EN 14035 or EN pets). They can cause damage and they can 15947.  To provide a high visibility presence in cause serious injuries if not used properly. the areas and target offenders  Keep fireworks in a closed box and use/ committing anti-social behaviour and  It is an offence to buy fireworks by light them one at a time. criminal damage. anyone under the age of 18. You can be  To ensure a range of preventative and fined or imprisoned for buying or using  Light the firework at arm’s length using diversionary activities are in place for fireworks illegally. a taper or fuse wick and stand well back - young people and to promote official/ never return to a firework once it has been community bonfires.  It is an offence to let fireworks off lit.  To remove unofficial bonfires or between 11pm and 7am except on 5th potential material for bonfires from November when the cut off is midnight and  Only children over the age of five are public places. on Diwali, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New allowed to use sparklers and should be  To enforce firework legislation and Year when the cut off is 1am. It is also an supervised by an adult at all times. minimise the sale of nuisance items to offence to set off fireworks in a public place. young people where appropriate. For further advice, view the YouTube video  To deal appropriately with the level of  Keep bonfires small and manageable below and visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk. nuisance/firework related logs. and build them away from houses, garages, Alternatively follow West Yorkshire Fire &  To aid communication with the public sheds, fences, overhead cables, Rescue on Twitter @West_Yorks_FRS or and between partners. trees, bushes and vehicles. see the Facebook page.

Click here to read the current UK laws on  Never use flammable liquids – paraffin Click here to read the current UK laws on the sale of and use of fireworks. or petrol – to light the fire. the sale of and use of fireworks.

Officers will be carrying out extra patrols in  Avoid drinking alcohol whilst in charge It’s also hoped that using the hashtag your area to keep you safe but there are of a bonfire or fireworks and particularly #WYBonfire Twitter followers will re-tweet number of steps you can take to ensure a when supervising children. and spread the vital safety messages. We great Bonfire Night. Remember: would like everyone to have a happy and

safe Bonfire Night.

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West Yorkshire’s Firearms Officers are now saving care until an ambulance clinician Superintendent Mark McManus of West responding to certain life-threatening arrives. However, if the armed officers were Yorkshire Police’s Operations Support medical emergencies at the same time as already deployed to an existing police section, said: “There is big misconception an ambulance to give patients the best incident, or a high priority police incident that armed officers only do something when possible chance of survival, thanks to the occurs at the same time, they would not be a call comes in around weapons, and that launch of an innovative scheme. diverted to the ambulance call. simply isn’t the case. These are exceptionally well-trained individuals who, The joint initiative between Yorkshire Paul Stevens, Head of Community Resilience as well as being specially trained firearms Ambulance Service NHS Trust and West for YAS, said: “Early cardiopulmonary experts, first and foremost are police Yorkshire Police aims to help patients in resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation are officers whose primary instinct and duty will cardiac or respiratory arrest. The emergency undoubtedly the most important steps in always be to help people. co-responder scheme has been activated 40 the chain of survival and are time critical. times since its introduction on 5 September We have a responsibility to ensure we “This isn’t us taking on ambulance calls; this 2017 – and five patients have been explore every available option to improve is about using the exceptional training our successfully resuscitated and transported to clinical outcomes for our patients and we teams have to make a real difference when hospital with a cardiac output. are delighted to be working in partnership they are not attending other emergency with West Yorkshire Police on this scheme police calls. The reality is this may only be a Armed officers are routinely deployed on which has already had a positive impact on couple of calls a week, but if in doing so proactive patrol across West Yorkshire patient care. Firearms Officers, who they can save lives, it’s undoubtedly a which means they may closer to someone routinely patrol West Yorkshire, already positive thing. requiring the most urgent medical care than have the skills and equipment, so the the nearest available paramedic. The collaboration made perfect sense. “There are many occasions where our officers are already trained to provide life- armed teams have given specialist trauma saving emergency care and carry “The demand placed upon blue light care to victims of the most serious road defibrillators as part of their standard kit. emergency services increases every year traffic collisions, or helped keep someone and our approaches to providing the best alive who may have attempted self-harm. In line with strict criteria, a team of two response and best patient outcomes These medical skills are vitally important Firearms Officers are despatched to patients available are continually evolving. By and through this fantastic piece of in cardiac or respiratory arrest at the same exploring innovative and alternative ways of partnership working, they can use these time as an ambulance and do not replace working with all partners, together we can skills to help save the lives of people across the usual emergency medical response from ensure our service remains responsive and the county.” YAS. Their location within local communities safe and this will lead to even more lives means they could be nearer to the scene in being saved.” those first critical minutes, delivering life-

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Now’s the time to report bike crime

We would like your help to find out who is committing crime in your area, especially around motorcycle theft. Any information/ intelligence will be greatly appreciated.

● Report online https:// www.westyorkshire.police.uk/reportcrime or call 101 (always dial 999 if an emergency or crime is ongoing). ● You can also use the ‘live’ chat facility or request a callback if you have issues to discuss. Please visit our website at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/ contactus ● Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers (anonymously) on 0800 555 111 or visit https://crimestoppers- uk.org/ ● Speak to your local officer in person. Contact opportunities are listed at www.westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk/leeds and on social media.

Light up during the darker nights

With the darker nights now drawing in, we normally see a rise in burglary and theft offences across Leeds and unfortunately West Leeds is not exempt from this. You can help combat crime by reporting all suspicious incidents, by making sure your cars and houses are locked at all times, and leaving a light on - even when out. Our friendly crime reduction officer Jo Rostron will happily conduct a free security assessment of your home or business. Contact her via our 101 number or email [email protected]

We are conducting a number of “darker night” operations across Outer North West. This operation covers everything from neighbourhood officers in plain clothes patrolling crime hotspot areas to talks in Otley primary schools about safety during this time of year.

You will see your local PCSO’s and ward officers patrolling whenever they can, if you do, perhaps share a cup of tea, a biscuit or just a chat with them? That is what neighbourhood policing is all about.

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Warning over bogus workmen

We have seen a small number of bogus companies and get at least three quotes for Please report suspicious incidents to the workmen targeting the vulnerable again in the work. police using the 101 phone service or the on Inner and Outer West areas over the past -line reporting section of the website. couple of weeks. In another recent reported incident. An elderly couple in the Pudsey area had The common crime method here has been received a phone call from a company where the so called workmen knock on the offering to reduce their Community Charge victims door and offer to carry out roofing bill. This service would cost the customer or gardening work at the property. One £150. The couple were suspicious of this victim had her front garden dug up to create and refused payment. Luckily, on this a small drive. This work was never occasion, no personal information was authorised by the victim. The men did some passed to the caller. The caller was most work and left without payment, but insistent and difficult to get off the phone. returned soon after and dumped a skip full These offenders and scammers are very of soil and rubble on the drive blocking the good at what they do and do sound very footpath and damaging it. plausible. Don’t be afraid of saying NO and putting the phone down. The other case saw an elderly female victim who had 3 males knock on her door and ask This is yet another typical example of a if she would like garden work to be done. phone or email scam. Your Local Authority The occupant agreed for trees to be cut and or service provider would make direct rubbish removed. A price for work to be contact with you as the customer should done was agreed and the males asked for there be any changes to your account. This the money on competition. One of the would usually be in writing on official males drove the occupant to the cash paperwork. machine to withdraw money. Once paid the occupant was dropped at her home Should you receive phone calls or other address. She found they had dumped unsolicited emails or post, please be extra rubbish to the side of her garden prior to vigilant. We recommend that you contact leaving. your Local Authority or service provider using a contact number either from a utility Could you please be vigilant and NOT accept bill or from the phone book. This way you workmen on the doorstep to carry out can confirm whether this call or email is repairs on properties. Please use reputable genuine.

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk ■ Brownlee Stone Centre, Town WHAT’S Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5BL. 6pm - 7pm BREWING IN Fridays YOUR LOCAL ■ Morrisons, 89 Otley Road, Guiseley, COMMUNITY? LS20 8PS. 5pm - 6pm. ■ Otley Town Council Office, Otley Contact Points Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, Orchard Mondays Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX. 2pm - 3pm.

■ Courtyard Café, Town Street, Saturdays Horsforth, LS18 4GN. 11am - 12pm. ■ Morrisons, 69 Town Street,

Horsforth, LS18 5BP. 10am - 11am. Wednesdays ■ Pudsey Library, Church Lane, ■ Morrisons, High Street, Yeadon, LS28 7TY. 11am - 12pm. LS19 7YU. 12pm - 1pm. ■ ASDA, Holt Road, Holt Park, LS16 ■ Armley Post Office, 9 - 11 Town 7RY. 3pm - 4pm. Street, LS12 1UG. 11am - 1pm. ■ Bramley Community Hub (Library,

■ Otley Town Council Office, Otley Hough Lane, LS13 3ND). 12pm - 1pm. Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX. 11am - 12pm.

Local Officers Memory Lane will be dropping in and showing their Dementia Café support too! ■ Do you have memory problems or dementia? ■ Are you supporting a relative or friend who has memory problems or dementia? ■ The Memory Lane Café is chance to make friends with other people from Armley & Wortley living with memory problems and dementia

Come join us every third Thursday of the month at: Armley Helping Hands Strawberry Lane Community Centre, LS12 1SF 12 noon until 2.30pm

For more information contact Karen Catterill on 0113 2799 292

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

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

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Stamping Out Scams

Crimestoppers and Post Office Limited Leeds and West Yorkshire Trading Another incident saw a customer receive a stamp out scams against vulnerable and Standards. Promotional artwork will be request to send money to Nepal after older people in Leeds. displayed on an ad van that will be driving getting a call from what they believed to be around Leeds for three days to help raise a government organisation. The scammer Charity Crimestoppers has launched its awareness. latest campaign to raise awareness of scams informed the customer that they were due targeting vulnerable and older people The campaign launches following a number to receive a cheque for over £3,000 in alongside Post Office, with the latest launch of incidents in the West Yorkshire area that overpaid taxes. However, in order to gain taking place in Leeds. have seen vulnerable people part with access to the cheque the customer would money, as a result of being targeted by need to send money. The campaign aimed to highlight the issue scammers. of victims being scammed out of money by fraudsters using postal, telephone and One incident saw a customer contacted by For further information and advice, please online scams. telephone and informed that their internet visit https://crimestoppers-uk.org/get- had been hacked. The customer was told involved/our-campaigns/national- The launch in Leeds took place on October that because of this they would have to pay campaigns/stamping-out-scams 11th at the Crown Post Office, with the over £4,000 to a receiver in West Africa. support of West Yorkshire Police, Age UK

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Helpdesks to reflect public demand

We are making changes to our public Help The following locations will no longer need 1) Always dial 999 in an emergency where Desk services following a review of how to have public Help Desks, but the same there is : - they are used. amount of police officers will continue to be 1) a danger to life based in these areas:- 2) use, or immediate threat of violence A public survey was undertaken by West 3) serious injury to a person; and/or seri- Yorkshire Police and the Office of the Police Weetwood, Killingbeck, Morley, Lawcroft ous damage to property. and Crime Commissioner to better under- House (Bradford), Eccleshill, Shipley, Ilkley. stand how people contact the Force and 2) Visit and use the services on our website how aware they are of the different contact The changes will free up resources which at www.westyorkshire.police.uk channels available. will be used to increase front line policing in communities. West Yorkshire Police Deputy 3) Use the ‘live chat’ facility on the Force’s The work showed that an overwhelming Chief Constable, John Robins said: website - www.westyorkshire.police.uk/ majority now contact the Police by phone, ClickB4UCall at local meetings, online and through social “It’s well known that the Force’s budget media, whilst the numbers attending police must still be significantly reduced over the 4) Dial 101 for non-emergencies stations have fallen considerably over re- next four years and it is crucial that we con- cent years. tinue to consider how best to use our re- 5) For those who are deaf or hard of hearing sources to keep people safe and feeling in addition to live chat you can also register The surveys carried out earlier this year safe. for the ‘EmergencySMS’ service – for more showed that 91% of respondents had not information visit used a public Help Desk in the last 12 “The survey and our own analysis highlights www.emergencysms.org.uk or months, with 61% having never used one at that in many of our current police stations, www.rnid.org.uk/esms. For non- all. only a few people use public Help Desks emergencies use mobile text phone 07786 each day and a significant number of them 200 200 or Typetalk 18001 101. From Monday 9th October, a new structure are attending pre-arranged appointments will be put in place and public Help Desks with officers. The vast majority of people Every police station in West Yorkshire has a will remain available in the following loca- are actually contacting us through other yellow telephone outside which can be used tions/ times:- means. free of charge and links directly to staff in the police control centre. Leeds District HQ ( Road): “It is clearly not efficient to have public Help 8am to 10pm – Monday to Friday, 8am to Desks open when they are not being used. 8pm – Saturday and Sundays, 10am to 6pm Bank Holidays. “We are still committed to providing a ser- vice that is visible and accessible through Leeds Central Police Station: frontline officers and PCSOs and that meets 10am to 6pm - Monday to Friday, closed the needs of our communities. Bank Holidays. Closed during lunchtimes between 1-1:45pm. “The changes will have no impact on front line operational policing or our ability to Stainbeck Police Station: respond to those who need us.” 8am to 10pm- Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm – Saturday and Sundays, closed on A range of options are available for people Bank Holidays to contact West Yorkshire Police as well as visiting a public Help Desk:

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk West Yorkshire Police and the Police and contact police via 101, in an emergency  Let your neighbours know so that they Crime Commissioner have launched the always call 999. can look out for you latest campaign aimed at tackling domestic  Teach your children how to dial 999 abuse to coincide with West Yorkshire If you are deaf or hard of hearing use and give their address Safeguarding Week, which was held in mobile text phone 07786 200 200 or Type October. Talk / Text Relay 18001 101. Useful contacts Protecting vulnerable people is a priority for Advice if you are planning to leave an the Force, with officers always ready to abusive relationship West Yorkshire Police Safeguarding Unit support and help anyone who may be a Leeds Safeguarding Unit – 0113 3859590 victim of any form of domestic abuse.  Keep useful telephone numbers with National Support Agencies Assistant Chief Constable Catherine you DV–Assist - 0800 195 8699 Hankinson said; “Protecting vulnerable  Photocopy or collect important National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 people continues to be top priority for West documents, such as passports 2000 247 Yorkshire Police and we are committed to  Open a savings account Karma Nirvana (Forced marriage / Honour tackling domestic abuse in all its forms and  Make sure you know where your bank based abuse helpline) - 0800 5999 247 keeping people safe from harm. cards/savings books are Men’s Advice Line - 0800 801 0327 GALOP (National LGBT Domestic Abuse  Get an extra set of keys cut “The misconception is that domestic abuse Helpline) – 0800 999 5428  Organise a bag of clothes/toys/ Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 has to be physical. This simply isn’t the case, medicines for yourself and your there are people living with all kinds of Childline - 0800 1111 children Paladin (Stalking Advocacy Service) – 020 abusive behaviour and living with fear and  Do not do it alone intimidation that we can help to protect 3866 4107 National Stalking Helpline – 0808 802 0300 under this legislation. Keeping safe at home Victim Support - 0845 456 5995 West Yorkshire Sexual Assault Referral “Whilst the offence of coercive and Centre (SARC) - 0330 223 3617 controlling behaviour is still relatively new,  Contact the specialist services for help Men Reaching Out (Male Domestic Abuse officers across West Yorkshire have already and advice. Service) – 01274 731020 been actively utilising it and have had a  Consider changing locks number of successful convictions brought Install a burglar alarm and smoke alarm  Leeds Support Agencies against offenders.  Install lights that illuminate when Leeds Domestic Violence and Abuse someone comes near the house Services - 0113 246 0401 or Text phone - If you are a victim, or know someone who  Use an answering machine to screen all 07825 156 087 could be a victim you can speak to police, or calls Support After Sexual Violence Leeds other agencies that can help. You can  Change your mobile number (SARSVL) - 0808 802 3344

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

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk Cyber Contest: an update

Help Block the Web Monsters! New Cyber Contest open to West Yorkshire schools for Years 7, 8 and 9, helping to boost online safety.

Please note: The registration deadline has now passed. We regret that no further registrations can be submitted. Many thanks to all those who are taking part - we look forward to receiving further details of your entries by Monday, December 18!

This is our first ever Cyber Contest jointly online – or even a rap or spoken message. Successful shortlisted entrants will be organised by West Yorkshire Police The project can take any form! notified week commencing January 15th, Cybercrime Team and the Police and Crime As part of the contest, schools will have to with the overall winners selected at a Commissioner for West Yorkshire. fully evidence that they have evaluated prestigious Cyber Contest awards event, their entry with a sample audience to make broadcast live on social media, on Thursday, Teams can win a top trophy and certificates sure it works effectively in delivering key February 8th, 2018. as well as an exclusive tour of West safety messages. Yorkshire Police’s specialist operations site Letters have already been sent to all at Carr Gate, , including Mounted A total of 26 schools across West Yorkshire qualifying schools in West Yorkshire inviting Section, Dog Section and Helicopter. have registered to take part (closing date them to take part. Read our FAQs below for for registrations was Friday October 13) more information, and there are also handy Teams are being invited to create an with entries submitted by Monday, Word documents which can be engaging website, impactive leaflet, phone December 18. downloaded. app aimed at helping people stay safe

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]

Visit us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk West Leeds Inner North West: Hyde Park, Inner West: Bramley, Woodhouse, Headingley and Stanningley, Armley and Kirkstall. Neighbourhood Weetwood.

Policing areas: Outer West: Farnley, Wortley, Outer North West: Guiseley, Pudsey, Calverley and Farsley. Rawdon, Horsforth, Adel,

Wharfedale, Otley and Yeadon.

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