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If you choose to leave a window or door open when in the Even so, these seven tips can help protect your child; Should you have service required organisation has contributed £250 to help pay for the performance and make it Give your :- garden please consider the use of a mobile motion alarm which includesth a remote control • Tell your child to avoid talking to people they don’t know any information Give your :- possible for 500 people to see the show.. It will be staged on 8 October at 7.00pm Name, Address, for around £10, or a door/window alarm which costs £2. These items can be purchased when you’re not around. please contact Name, Address, in the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown. Tickets will be available through various Telephone Number from the Police Community Office, The Barrington Centre, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown. • Make sure your child knows never to walk away with Telephone Number organisations and from your Co-ordinator and Contact in the N.W. Reserve a anyone without first telling the person in charge. Crimestoppers UK 0800 555111 Any comments? placeThe Watch now isas again this will working be a togetherpopular withevent the and Ferndown we expect North that Neighbourhood demand for the Watch free • Make sure your child understands that they should always ANY COMMENTS? ticketsto promote will Sheducation be heavy. at the Fete in the Field on Saturday 20 June from 11.00am to tell you if a stranger approaches them, and never to keep The Editor welcomes 5.00pm at The King George V playing fields. You will be able to receive general security COMMUNICATIONS The Editor welcomes a secret. comments, letters and Theadvice show and viewis lively a selection and timely of very as reasonablywe hear from priced the security Trading products. Standards Please Officers come • If your child get’s lost, they should ask for help from a • Some members may remember the dreadful burglary suggestionscomments, addressed letters and to andalong from to this the family Police event that wherethe ‘offers’ there will to win be manya prize, other have attractions. a free trip, or earn some Police Officer, another grown-up with children or someone suggestions addressed to fees from helping to arrange money transfers from Nigeria and so on are getting between Wimborne Rural and Highcliffe in 2005. We him at :-201 New Road, I appreciate that we all now live in a high tech age with all sorts of mobile data devices, working at a nearby shop. are delighted to inform you that a male approaching 60 him atWest :- 201 Parley, New Road, more and more professional and their appearance is more and more authentic • Have your child learn their address and telephone no. by heart. West Parley, lap tops and computers, which bring with them their own security headaches including years of age was recently convicted at Ferndown, BH22 8EE looking.various forms of cyber crime. The majority of the younger members within our society • Try to keep your children within your sight or another Ferndown, BH22 8EE Crown Court of 6 of these burglaries based on evidence email: [email protected] Ifuse you technology know somebody, every day ato relative, communicate neighbour with their or friend friends, who to keepmight up fall with for the one news of adult’s whom you trust. [email protected] • Use reins for your toddler – these will keep your child secured by Dorset Scenes of Crime Officers. He is yet theseand to scamspurchase either almost on anythe doorstep,item. Many through of us still the havepost someor by concerns e-mail or regarding telephone. the nearby even if you get distracted. to be sentenced. CHAIRMAN whyplacing not of bring our whole them lifealong online, to the especially Barrington personal on October and financial 8 to see data. the show?We constantly KEEPING OLDER CHILDREN SAFE • The Waterboard are currently very concerned about CHAIRMANDouglas Lock Yourhear of Organisation people having continues their records to hacked,support credit local cards youth being ventures used online and itwithout is worth the 01202 896984 More crimes are committed against older children than any the recent spate of distraction burglaries using their David Ayres mentioningaccount holders that knowledge the £1000 and we of donatedpeople being to the contacted football by andtheir gamesbank and facility even theat Police to confirm PIN and passwords. other age group, but there are some things your teenagers can name. The Waterboard invite residents to phone them VICE07796 CHAIRMAN 546904 Heatherlands Centre is well used and very popular. Youngsters in Ferndown are Mick Bracey do to keep safe on the streets: direct on 01202 591111 to check if someone is genuine VICE CHAIRMAN askingOn Wednesday for a facility 1 July 2015like itfrom in central7.00pm untilFerndown. 9.30pm atPerhaps the Barrington the Town Centre, Council Ferndown, will • Stay alert, and keep personal stereos turned off, so they or not. Also the Police would like to hear from you if TREASURERMick Bracey provethe Ferndown to be generous South and andWest put Parley one Neighbourhood into the King WatchGeorge together V Sports with fieldThe Ferndown where it can hear what’s going on around them. approached. Tel: 01202 222222 quoting OPERATION Colin Skipton wouldNorth Neighbourhood complement the Watch Skateboard will be hostingPark and a freethe Childrens’ Cyber Crime Playground. event. Cyber It is muchcrime • Stick to busy, well-lit roads, and avoid short cuts through TREASURER is considered by the Police to be a crime that potentially can affect all households with TAXUS. The common theme for offenders is “Irish SECRETARY better to provide such facilities than simply gripe about the anti social behaviour alleyways. Accents” with one male aged in his 40s operating Wendy Hammett the increase in on–line shopping and banking. • If your child thinks someone is following them, they should Tony Brown of teenagers. with two younger males in their 20s. Also, a common SECRETARY01202 871618 Please use the following simple and basic advice: cross the road or go to a place with lots of people around, We are also delighted that the Ferndown Jitsu Club which we have supported for feature includes a FLAT CAP being worn by one or Glenn Schollar like bus stops or shops EDITOR the• Banks past seven and the years Police has will been never awarded send you the an Queens email or Award telephone for you Community asking you Volunteer to divulge more men with witnesses noticing one offender has a • Your child could carry a whistle or shrill alarm around their TrevorEDITOR Sams Organisations.your password A or well click deserved on a link award and enter for personalan outstanding information. club which has made and SPEECH IMPEDIMENT or LISP. They are generally Phone: 01202 573419 • Only ever visit your bank’s website by entering the address into your browser or using neck or on a key chain to ward off suspicious strangers. Trevor Sams continues to make a real difference in the lives of children in Ferndown and West • a bookmark you have created using the correct address. When traveling by bus, your child should use bus stops on casually dressed. If approached please make a record Phone: 01202 573419 busy roads. of any vehicle that may be involved i.e. Registration, • Always make sure you are using a secure internet connection to connect to your • If someone tries to take something from your child, they make, and colour. shouldn’t try to fight • We were hoping for a progress report from PCSO Sara • Mobile phones and other valuables should be kept out of Freestone on the continuing issue of Parley Traffic sight, and mobile phone ringers should be turned off to avoid attracting attention. Island and drivers taking advantage by negotiating it • Don’t let your child carry weapons because they are more on the wrong side when approaching the traffic lights. likely to be used against your child, and it’s illegal Perhaps the December edition will cover it. Speed of • Encourage your child to speak up if they are being bullied traffic along New Road also continues to be an issue or feel they might be in danger. with many members. We also repair your Printed by The Minster Press • Tel: (01202) 882277 Fax: (01202) 888500 existing windows 9.00am-12.30pm

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It was interesting to note that during the pre-election campaigning there was virtually no mention of crime and disorder; it just wasn’t seen as an issue by the political parties. The Police Service is not political and I am not going to talk about politics! But it did provoke some thought on this subject. There is a perception that the Police are primarily an emergency service. Indeed we are, but actually the 999 response is only a small part of the overall workload. There is a wide spectrum of varied and complex incidents that officers working in your area regularly deal with, that for valid reasons goes unreported. I think it’s fair to say that the modern Police Officer has to possess many different skill sets and be all things to all people! Please do be assured though that we are still very much focussed on fighting crime and identifying and tackling emerging problems. The officers from your local Safer Neighbourhood Team all work closely with a number of key partners and one recent example of collaborative working involved an individual who was causing all sorts of problems to nearby residents and negatively affecting people’s right to a peaceful life. By working with the Housing Association, not only were the criminal offences committed dealt with in court, but an injunction was able to stop that person causing any more problems to other residents. At the same time measures were put in place to provide help for the perpetrator. We have recently taken delivery of an off-road all-terrain vehicle which has enabled greater patrolling and visibility in the heathland and forest areas. This is a really effective way of preventing arson, tackling ASB and assisting other emergency services in reaching hard-to- access locations. Your local PCSOs will be out in the vehicle pictured here so keep an eye out for them. Rural crime remains one of our priorities and if you see any suspicious vehicles or activity please either call 101 to report or 999 if a crime is being committed. Additionally if you are concerned about giving your details you can remain anonymous and use Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. remains a very safe place to live and work, and still holds its 4th place position as one of the most peaceful places in the UK peace index. Your Neighbourhood Watch hugely contributes to achieving this and they need more volunteers and members to join. Could you contribute even a little bit of time in supporting your community? And finally……PC 1496 Julian Humphries, West Moors and Heatherlands Community Police Officer followed up his Beat Officer of the Year Award by winning the inaugural Rotary Club Community Engagement Award - see below. Well done to Julian and his team. So despite the uncertainty around financial cuts and political changes, your local policing teams and patrol officers continue to deliver a quality service to their local communities. This is in no small part down to the fantastic support and help we get from you, the public and residents of East Dorset and I remain very grateful for that.

Inspector Wayne Nock Dorset Police Officer of the Year Announced The county’s ‘Officer of the Year’ was announced on 25 April 2015 at The Dorset Rotary Police Community Awards 2015 in Bournemouth. Police Constable Julian Humphries, of East Dorset’s Safer Neighbourhood Team, was awarded first place. Police Sergeant Dave Kewley, of Bournemouth’s SNT, and Police Constable Scott McGregor, of Bridport’s SNT, were awarded second and third places respectively. The event, hosted by Ferndown Rotary Club, saw the three Dorset Police employees awarded for their outstanding work within the community. Dorset’s Chief Constable, Debbie Simpson, and Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill, presented the three awards in front of the guests, including the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, the Mayors of Bournemouth and Ferndown, and Dorset Rotary District Governors, Mike Jackson and Judy Barnard-Jones. West Parley Parish Council - continued from page 3 22 of Dorset’s 31 Rotary clubs nominated one serving Police Officer, Police Community Support Officer or Special Constable from across the Force. The nominees were then judged by an independent panel against the following five criteria: 4 • Displays very high standards of professionalism. • Performs significant acts of courtesy, kindness and understanding. • Handles complex and difficult situations with humanity. • Excellence in a particular policing discipline, role or task. • Demonstrates a significant act of bravery/courage. Police Constable Julian Humphries joined Dorset Police following a career in the armed forces. He is held in high regard by members of the public who live in the Heatherlands area. He is known for his involvement in local charities, in particular the ‘Bus Stop Club’, a small local charity based in the estate in Ferndown. PC Humphries started work in the area about ten years ago, when crime and anti-social behaviour was a problem in the area, and spearheaded the improvements seen there today. Crime has dropped to an all-time low and there is an active youth shelter and BMX track, and people feel able to talk about issues to the Police. He continues to support local clubs and the Neighbourhood Watch, regularly knocking on residents’ doors for a chat. He was recently called ‘The most helpful Police Officer I have ever encountered’ by a resident. On winning his award, PC Humphries said: “It is a great honour to be recognised, not only by the Force, but by an external organisation too. It’s a privilege to work within the communities that I do and I’m proud to have played a part, alongside local agencies, in making these improvements.” Dorset Police Chief Constable, Debbie Simpson, said: “I’m immensely proud of all our officers in Dorset and it’s events like this that allow us to take the time to recognise those who really give something back to the community. It can be easy for these outstanding acts to go unnoticed and I am truly grateful to the Rotary Club for recognising the work of our Police Officers, staff and volunteers. The awards presented this evening represent the work done across Dorset every day to make it such a safe place.” Martyn Underhill, Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “It is vital we recognise officers and staff who go above and beyond in ensuring our communities are safe and these awards celebrate that. Dorset is one of the safest places to live in the UK and this wouldn’t be the case without the dedication, commitment and hard work officers display every day across our county. I would like to commend the three officers who received awards and congratulate the other 19 officers who were nominated.” The Ferndown Rotary Club and Mr Underhill decided to run this programme to bring awareness to some of the more extraordinary work carried out by officers and staff in the county. Dorset is the first county to trial this programme. Derrick Powell, President of Ferndown Rotary club, said: “We thought it was high time that there was an event which recognised not only the good work done by the Police Force in Dorset but also the excellence of the people in the Force.”

Heatherlands and Ferndown Links Report I am very glad to report that no one in the Ferndown South or West Parley patch has been the victim of a dwelling burglary in the past 3 months. This is excellent news and evidence that the measures householders take to protect their and their neighbours’ properties have been effective. Sheds and garages predictably have fared less well. Normally they are easier targets being less well secured or even on occasion left unlocked. Two reported thefts of this nature and one attempt were reported between the two patches. Thieves were successful in stealing a bicycle and garden tools but were defeated by a stout lock at the third. Vehicle crime forms the next major category. Four unattended cars were attacked - two for property that was left on display within them and the other two for vehicle parts such as interior trim and exhausts. Theft of pedal cycles was confined to the West Parley area where three were taken from gardens or left unattended for short periods. Victims of violence were almost all within a domestic environment and there were no random attacks by strangers on local residents. Domestic abuse remains a Force priority and we continue to support a growing network of agencies engaged with the victims who inevitably and very sadly include children. You may have heard about or even received fraudulent telephone calls from people purporting to be your bank, intent on accessing your money either by persuading you to give over your PIN or to make bank transfers. Having explained that someone is trying to access your account, the fraudsters will attempt to arrange for a courier to call at your house to collect your bank cards. This will always be fraudulent. No genuine bank or Police Officer will ever ask you to disclose your PIN or request details over the telephone. If you receive such a call HANG UP, wait for at least 5 minutes and then ring 1471 and record the details of the caller. Then call the Police on 101. Fraudsters are doing this because it has been a successful tactic in the past - several million pounds have been handed over to them across the country this year alone. Finally there have been a few changes of personnel at Ferndown. PCSO Steve Winning has moved to the Force Control Room and PCSO Chantelle Gosney is now in training to be a full-time Police Officer. Your Beat Officer will temporarily be PC Mike Burt and we are anticipating the arrival of two new PCSO’s to bring the Ferndown Central team up to full strength. Regards, PC 1496 Julian Humphries 5 Looking for Garage Door Advice?

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They tell their victim that their 38 Benbow Cres Wallisdown BH12 5AJ account has been compromised and to dial 999 or their bank to confirm the call is genuine. BUT the fraudster keeps the Tel 01202 537138/07876212165 phone line open so when the victim redials they are still talking to a fraudster who tricks them into handing over their Email: [email protected] bank details, Personal Identification Number (PIN) or cash for safe keeping. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP • NEVER give out your PIN or bank details to ANYONE who calls you, no matter who they claim to be, or where Did you work for the NHS, related health services or any they claim to be from. other caring organisations? • Never send cash in a taxi or via courier. If so, why not join your local (East Dorset and ) • Never send bank cards anywhere - always keep them with National Health Service Retirement Fellowship? Your family you. members are also welcome. We provide: • Friendship and fellowship to all members • The Police and your bank will NEVER ask you for your personal bank information over the phone. • Monthly meetings with a variety of visiting speakers • Regular outings to places of interest If you receive a call from someone who wants your bank • Lunches out and opportunities for members to socialise details: We meet at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month • Hang up. at the St. Leonards Village Hall, Braeside Road, BH24 2PH. • Wait for at least five minutes. For a friendly chat and further information please contact our • Dial 1471 and write down the telephone number. Membership Secretary, Deirdre, on 01425 472940 or email • Call the Police immediately on 101. our Secretary, Linda, at [email protected]

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Annual Lunch at Canford Magna Golf Club New members, stroke survivors and their carers are made most welcome enabling them to socialise more, meet new friends and share a sense of belonging in an atmosphere linked with the experience of living with a stroke. If you would like to join us, then come along and see if the experience is for you. More information can be obtained from 101 quoting crime number 15:15906 Dr Peter Pavier on 01202 581502. • Information received relating to local resident driving only with a provisional licence. The driver was seen driving, POLICE REPORTS IN BRIEF admitted to having a provisional licence, fined £100, three • A theft has occurred on Christchurch Road, Ferndown points on licence. between 22:00hrs and 23:00hrs on Tuesday the 12th May. • Male charged for theft from Tesco Stores Ltd, Ferndown This is in regard to a parked vehicle that has been entered and after being identified from CCTV. tools taken. Although the vehicle was locked there is no sign of entry. There have been other similar crimes across Dorset. DOG FOULING Please be vigilant and also review your security. If you Prosecutions and the law would like further advice or you have noticed anything suspicious please contact Dorset Police on 101 and ask for Members are reporting that dog owners are allowing their your local Safer Neighbourhood Team and quote incident dogs to foul public areas on Parley Sports Field, Parley Woods number I12:406. and the heath. • Theft of black Rieju Motorcycle, stolen overnight 26th One member reported collecting 19 black plastic bags of dog March from a secure garage, Christchurch Road, West faeces left on the main pathway leading from Lone Pine Drive Parley. Please call 101 quoting crime 12689 if you have entrance to the heath. Why do people do that when there are any information relating to the theft. Red Bins provided for the purpose ? • Over the last few days there have been several reports Dog fouling is unpleasant and can be a health hazard. Report of thefts from gardens. Items stolen include ornamental an incident of dog fouling to your local council or on-line: concrete balls, rocks and a heavy duty bird bath. The thefts www.dorsetforyou.com/dog-fouling have occurred in the Stapehill, Ferndown and West Parley A dog warden may then contact you and/or visit the area to areas. If you have any garden ornaments on display, consider assess how severe the problem is and take the appropriate moving them so they are out of sight and in a more secure action to deal with it. part of the garden. Owners can be prosecuted if they persistently allow their dog • On Monday 13th April at 18:50 hours, a male described as to foul in parks, on footpaths or any other public area, with white in his 30’s 6ft, short dark hair with a balding patch fines up to £1000. wearing dark-coloured trousers, riding a pedal cycle dark The West Parley Resident volunteer group have put in colour, exposed himself to a female while she was out several years of work into making the sports area and jogging on Poor Common, Ferndown. If you were in this Parley Wood places for all residents to enjoy. It is not a area at the time and saw this male, please contact us on dog toilet... Printed by The Minster Press • Tel: 01202 882277 Fax: 01202 888500