Neighbourhood Team
With a relatively quiet month now behind us, I’d like to take a look forward at some of the explosive festivities soon to arrive in November and also a quick look at scam telephone calls – a number of which have been reported to us throughout September and October.
As always, it is a pleasure to be policing your community and I take great pride in doing so.
Bonfi re Night
Whilst we want you to enjoy the celebrations of bonfi re night, it is important to remember that fi reworks are explosives and potentially hazardous, and must be handled in a careful and safe manner. The misuse of fi reworks is not only an offence but can be dangerous to people, property and animals. Therefore we would like you to respect and take note of the following legislation and in addition; the Firework Code. Stay safe and have fun.
Legislation It is an offence under section 80 of the Explosives Act 1875 to throw or set off fi reworks in any highway, street, thoroughfare or public place. Anyone found guilty is liable to pay a fi ne of up to £5,000 and can be imprisoned for up to six months. Penalty notices for disorder (on-the- spot fi nes) can also be issued for this offence, attracting the upper tier fi ne of £80.
In Regulations made under the Fireworks Act 2003, it is also an offence for under 18s to possess fi reworks in a public place and for anyone to let fi reworks off during night hours (11pm to 7am). Police also have the power to issue penalty notices for disorder for these offences. Again, the offence attracts the upper tier fi ne of £80.
Firework Code • Only buy fi reworks marked BS 7114 • Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fi reworks • Keep fi reworks in a closed box. • Follow the instructions on each fi rework • Light at arm’s length, using a taper • Stand well back • Never put fi reworks in your pocket or throw them
HOW TO CONTACT YOUR 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@
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• Never go near a fi rework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode
• Always supervise children around fi reworks • Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves • Never give sparklers to a child under fi ve • Keep pets indoors.
For you and the community’s safety, please report to the Police anyone you see misusing fi reworks.
Action Fraud / HMRC scams amongst others Due to the number of reports to Dorset Police of possible phone scammers – particularly those alleging to be from the HMRC, we would like to offer you the following advice:
Please remember, NEVER: • Give out your pin number or bank details to ANYONE who calls you, no matter where they say they are from.
• Send cash via courier or taxi. • Send bank cards anywhere – always keep them with you.
A police offi cer or staff member will NEVER ask you to give them money. Please make your friends, family and neighbours aware of these scams, particularly elderly and vulnerable people.
Community priorities for Broadstone Action Fraud: Recently we have seen reports from members of the public regarding a range of various scam type phone calls. Throughout this next period we shall look to raise awareness and support those who have been and may potentially become victims of fraudulent criminal activity.
Hate crime: Across Poole we have experienced a minor rise in reported hate crime. Throughout this next period we are encouraging any victims of perceived hate crime to come forward and to report incidents to Police. We are also using promotional methods to raise awareness of the different aspects of hate criminality.
Shoplifting: Following several reports of shoplifting; both minor and of a high value nature. The team are focusing on dealing with and preventing shoplifting offences predominantly in the Broadway area on Lower Blandford Road.
Crime Summary: For pure crime statistics, please use the following website which enables you to access number of crimes and type in your area:
www.police.uk.
Have a lovely November 2017.
PCSO 5442 Dan Cammell
Broadstone, Merley, Creekmoor and Waterloo Neighbourhood Policing Team
Twitter: @DanPoliceEO To advertise, please contact 01202 657317 or email
karen@broadstonelink.co.uk
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