Neighbourhood Watch News: Our May 2020 eNewsletter
Neighbourhood Watch’s May 2020 eNewsletter is now published. View or download the newsletter.
Be Cautious of Cold Callers
Scams over the phone are nothing new, but, in the current climate, they are being adapted. Criminals are exploiting the need to keep ourselves safe and take protective measures during the COVID19 pandemic so are reinventing their scams to use Coronavirus as a hook. Any unsolicited phones calls should be treated with extreme caution, and… read more
Give A Heart To Domestic Abuse Victims
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, Wiltshire Police and partners are backing a government campaign supporting victims of domestic abuse. The “you are not alone” campaign aims to let anyone who may be at home with a violent or abusive partner during the lockdown know that help is still at hand… read more
Six Crimes Linked To Coronavirus Pandemic Recorded In Wiltshire Last Week
Six crimes linked to the Coronavirus pandemic were recorded by Wiltshire Police last week. Between April 13-19, the Force: • Recorded 58 incidents linked to COVID19 • Recorded 6 crimes linked to COVID19 • Issued 47 Fixed Penalty Notices • Made 4 arrests linked to breaches in the COVID19 national guidelines Assistant Chief Constable Mark… read more
Tips For Staying Safe While Staying At Home
A letter from Superintendent Ben Mant Dear Parents & Guardians, The last few weeks have seen changes to the way we live our lives. Every one of us is being asked to stay at home and only go out when necessary – from the elderly to the young. As a result, more children and young… read more
Online Scammers Capitalise on Coronavirus Pandemic
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic via phishing emails, websites and text messages to scam members of the public out of large sums of money and sensitive information during these uncertain times across the nation. Together with other law enforcement, Government and private sector partners, we are supporting a national campaign to… read more
Get Free Messages and Alerts from wiltsmessaging.co.uk
You can now sign up to the www.wiltsmessaging.co.uk/ service, which has the following features: FREE messages and alerts from your local Community Policing Team about policing and crime matters in your area. FREE messages from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service relevant to your local area. You can receive free messages by email, text or… read more
101 Non-Emergency Police Calls Free from Today
Yesterday the Home Office announced that the charge for calling the police non-emergency number is to be scrapped from today. The Home Office will spend £7 million a year to meet the connection costs. At present, the telephony provider charges 101 callers a 15p connection fee. Angus Macpherson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and… read more
Reports of Covid-19 Related Scams
As part of its service to the community, Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information about a wide range of organisations, groups and enterprises. In doing so, we may link to third-party websites. However, this does not imply the Council’s endorsement. Readers should always verify the validity and legitimacy of an organisation, group or enterprise before taking… read more
Open Letter from Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner
Please find attached an open letter to the communities of Wiltshire and Swindon from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson. https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/media/4819/Open-Letter-260320/pdf/Open_Letter.docx.pdf?m=637208212523000000
All Wiltshire Police Enquiry Offices Have Temporarily Closed Following New Social Distancing Advice
All Wiltshire Police enquiry offices have been temporarily closed in a move to protect both the public and our officers and staff. The decision has been made following the latest Government advice on social distancing and staying at home as part of the ongoing fight against coronavirus. However, we want people to be reassured that… read more
A Policing Model Fit For the Future
During the last few months we’ve been making some changes to how we police our communities across the county. We introduced a Community Policing model five years ago to ensure the service we provided was best suited for our communities. However, with changing communities, priorities and types of crime Chief Constable Kier Pritchard commissioned an… read more
Neighbourhood Watch – Visit by the Wiltshire Bobby Van
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
Open Letter from Detective Superintendent Leading the Way In Tackling Organised Crime
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
Would You Pay An Extra 1 Pound Per Month To Maintain Local Policing
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
Drink and Drug Driving Campaign Launches Tomorrow
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
Do Not Give Burglars the Opportunity To Ruin Your Christmas
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
The Bobby Van to Visit Chiseldon
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
The Herbert Protocol
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
Fraud Warning After Wiltshire Couple Scammed By Criminals Posing As Police Officers
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