Safer Neighbourhood Team
Unfortunately we saw a spate of shed and garage break ins at the end of January, where thieves were targeting high value power tools such as leaf blowers and chainsaws.
Please make sure high value tools are secured within your shed or garage as well as securing your shed or garage with good strong locks.
Advice for victims of crime
What happens when I report a crime? When you report a crime to Dorset Police a member of staff will be assigned to oversee the investigation. Information and evidence is gathered, entered onto a crime report and given a crime reference number. This information is analysed and lines of enquiry are investigated in an effort to bring an offender to justice.
Will I get an update?
If there are any lines of enquiry, you will be regularly updated. Please remember that it takes time to gather information. Updates in relation to most cases will be provided by Dorset Victims Bureau. This is a dedicated team actively working to keep you informed about the progress with the investigation or your crime. In some cases it may be more appropriate for the officer in charge (OIC) to update you. This will be explained to you at the time of reporting your crime.
How do I contact the OIC or the Victims Bureau? Just call Dorset Police on 101. Ask for the OIC if you have any additional information about your crime or you can call the Victims Bureau directly on 01202 222799 if you would like to receive the latest update. You can also email victimsbureau@
dorset.pnn.police.uk or use the online enquiry form on our website.
The Victims’ Code
The impact of a crime may vary and many people benefit from receiving some support and information to help them cope and recover. The Victims’ Code is a statutory government document, which explains what support and information victims of crime – both people and businesses – can expect. The Victims’ Code can be found at
www.gov.uk/goverment/publications/ the-code-of-practice-for-victims-of-crime
What is restorative justice?
Restorative justice (RJ) is a process of bringing together those harmed by crime of conflict with those responsible for the harm, to find a positive way forward. If you think you might want to participate and/or would like more information please refer to
www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/working-
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HOW TO CONTACT POOLE WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM
Please stop and speak to us on patrol. Telephone: 101. If a crime is in progress or a life is in danger dial 999. Email:
broadstone.npt@
dorset.pnn.police.uk Follow us on Twitter: @poolenpt Join us on Facebook: Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team Visit our website:
www.dorset.police.uk
in-partnership/resorative-justice or contact the Victims’ Bureau.
What is a victim personal statement (VPS)? A VPS gives you the opportunity to explain, in your own words, how a crime has affected you, whether physically, emotionally, financially or in some other way. You are entitled to make a VPS at the same time as giving a witness statement. If you would like to discuss a VPS further, please contact the OIC of your crime and find details at:
www.gov.uk/goverment/publications/victim- personal-statment
Where do I go for support?
If you need any support or wish to speak to someone about your experience, please get in contact on the details below. Victim Support has been commissioned by the Dorset Office of the Police and Crime commissioner to provide help and support to victims of crime in Dorset. Victim Support is not part of the police, the courts or any criminal justice agency, they are an independent charity and are there to help victims of crime, and their families, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales recover from their ordeal. As they are an independent charity, you can talk to them whether or not you have reported the crime to the police and regardless of when the crime happened. Their services are free and available to everyone.
The trained volunteers at Victim Support offer:
• Someone to talk to in confidence • Emotional support • Practical help • Information about Criminal injuries compensation • Information on police and court procedures • Help dealing with other organisations
You can contact Victim Support locally on 0300 3030 163 and find more information about
Victim Support at
www.victimsupport.org.uk PCSO Kerrie Burns
To advertise, please contact 01202 657317 or email
karen@broadstonelink.co.uk
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