Dear residents, I am writing to make you aware of the role you can play in helping us tackle Serious and Organised Crime in our county. It is a common misconception that organised crime only happens in big cities, however, Serious and Organised Crime knows no borders and it is happening in local communities, across… read more
Wednesday 29th January. The meeting will start at 2pm and takes place at the Recreation Hall which is located at the end of Norris Close – good parking too.The talk is FREE. A member of the Bobby Van team will give a talk on home security and keeping safe online as well as show various… read more
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson is asking members of the public for their feedback on a proposed £1 per month increase to maintain local policing. Please give your views on the proposed increase via our short online survey. The policing precept, which is collected with your council tax, goes… read more
Wiltshire Police is supporting the National Police Chiefs Council Drink Drug Drive campaign that launches this week and runs through to January. Inspector Mark Freeman, of Specialist Operations, said: “Since 2015 we have had the ability to make roadside checks for suspected drug drivers as well as those who risk drinking and driving. The drug… read more
Whilst most people and their families are putting up their Christmas decorations and getting in the festive spirit there are still some scrooges determined to ruin the season for others. Statistics tell us that burglary increases during the winter months. Longer, darker nights create the perfect environment for burglars who are seeking to take advantage… read more
I have now confirmed with the Bobby Van the date/time of their visit in the New Year – Wednesday 29th January at 2pm – the meeting to be held at the Recreation Hall which was an available date. I will publicise in the New Year. For more information on the Bobby Van please see their… read more
In light of the National Safeguarding Adults Week 2019, the Police and Crime Commissioner would like to share with you the Herbert Protocol. The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of vulnerable person going… read more
We are urging people to be vigilant after a Wiltshire couple were defrauded by scammers posing as police officers. The couple were contacted over the phone by a man who claimed to be a police officer investigating fraud. He told them that someone had attempted to use their bank card fraudulently and even told them… read more
Following Op Jetway – our County Lines’ week long operation in Swindon in October – and a number of arrests made at the time, 24 people have been charged with drug offences. The majority appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court yesterday (27/11) – here are the results of those appearances: The seven below are due to… read more
We have been made aware of a significant number of garage break-ins resulting in the theft of bicycles and tools. Please see the following tips to help prevent thefts from garages: Register your valuable items such as bikes, electronics, tools etc. for free on www.Immobilise.com. Take pictures of valuables and record their serial numbers and… read more