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High-Value Loads in the Approach to Christmas DRIVER ADVICE: HIGH-VALUE LOADS 


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If carrying high-value loads – genuine police officers usually stop vehicles in marked police vehicles and will have no objection to being asked to verify their details


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Failing to stop for a police officer is an offence – however, if you are suspicious about the reasons of being asked to stop and are suspicious of the officers’ identity, exercise caution – particularly if requested to stop by an unmarked Police Vehicle – look for signs of anomalies – does the uniform look genuine/are the officers footwear appropriate, etc


HIGH-VALUE/VULNERABLE LOAD ADVICE


If you are suspicious of the police/law enforcement officer who has requested you to stop: 1. Keep your mobile phone sufficiently charged


2. Ensure doors are locked, stay in cab, keep engine running


3. Contact your operating centre – giving location and circumstances


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4. If carrying a high-value/vulnerable load – do not unlock door and ask for an officer ID warrant card, name, number and station


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5. If suspicious, inform the police officer that you are willing and happy to follow them to the nearest police station to exit your vehicle


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6. If you are concerned/suspicious that you may come under attack, call 999 – provide Police with location, goods being carried, circumstance and reasons of suspicion – the stopping officer will accommodate if genuine and will update the police control room of the stop


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If you are suspicious of the persons asking you to stop – keep engine running, doors locked and windows closed – pull over in a well lit place and call 999 if necessary


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The coming weeks will see the busiest time for cargo and goods being transported on UK roads as Christmas approaches Robbery/hijack offences are very rare in the UK


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