Lincolnshire Police Media Briefing For The 24 Hours To 0700 Friday 23rd July 2010
THE DIVISIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS FOR SOUTH AND EAST ARE WORKING TODAY AND WILL CIRCULATE FURTHER BRIEFINGS FOR THEIR DIVISIONS LATER TODAY. QUERIES FOR WEST SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE HQ PRESS OFFICE, CONTACT DETAILS BELOW.
Voicebank - 0871 220 7791
WEST DIVISION
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Crimestoppers Press Release
Lincoln’s taxis to spread Crimestoppers’ message on criminal damage and excessive alcohol
Photocall: 7pm at Brayford Wharf North in Lincoln on Friday 23rd July
Crimestoppers is continuing its Gauge Your Behaviour! Campaign at Brayford Wharf North in Lincoln on Friday 23rd July at 7pm by using local taxis to remind young people in Lincoln that damaging people and property is still a criminal offence, even after a few drinks. The campaign, using the message “Your night out, Your city, Your call” will appear on the outsides of Lincoln’s taxis and also in tipseats inside for the next four weeks.
The campaign also urges young people in Lincoln to give information anonymously to the crime-fighting charity about anyone they know or have seen who has committed criminal damage or other crimes. As part of the campaign, the Crimestoppers team of volunteers are working in partnership with other groups in providing a variety of activities, information and guidance. Volunteers will meet with young people to let them know that damaging people or property is a criminal offence. The other groups include Lincolnshire Police, Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service and the City of Lincoln Anti Social Behaviour Team. Sue Langley, Crimestoppers’ East Midlands Regional Manager, said: “A few too many drinks can make some people think that criminal damage to people and property is not as serious as they would think it was when sober. “Our message is alcohol is no excuse and remind everyone coming into Lincoln for a night out to ensure they gauge their behaviour. “We also want to make sure that they know that they can come to Crimestoppers if they want to give information anonymously about this or any other type of criminal activity. We want to know what they know, not who they are.” Those with information on crime can contact the crime fighting charity anonymously via 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org <http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org>
People in the East Midlands do appreciate that Crimestoppers operates in this way because with their help, last year Crimestoppers received 6,833 actionable pieces of information from people living in the East Midlands which is an increase of 8 per cent from the previous year. As the result of this information given to Crimestoppers in the region 732 people were arrested.
Notes to Editors
1. There will be a photographer at the launch and photographs can be issued by contacting via Sue Langley the East Midlands Regional Manager on 07818 567 696 and sue.langley@crimestoppers-uk.org <mailto:sue.langley@crimestoppers-uk.org>
2. For further information on Crimestoppers contact Sue Langley the East Midlands Regional Manager on 07818 567 696 and sue.langley@crimestoppers-uk.org <mailto:sue.langley@crimestoppers-uk.org>
National Play Day Event - Wednesday 4 August 2010
As part of the National Play Day Event 2010 on Wednesday 4 August 2010, PlayNK are hosting a free play day at Boston Road Recreation Ground, Sleaford. This free and fun day will run from 11am - 3pm and is aimed at the 0-19 years old and their families. The day will include a wide variety of free outdoor activities and play opportunities including kwik cricket, TAG Rugby, parachute games, garden games, climbing wall, skate park and arts and crafts, treasure hunts and adventurous play. The Sleaford Neighbourhood Policing Team will also be attending to hold a Road Safety/Speed awareness poster competition for the children and young people. The competition is to design a poster to highlight and advertise the importance of road safety and reduced speed in Sleaford. The winning posters will be displayed in prominent locations around Sleaford to promote road safety awareness to road users in Sleaford.
Everyone is welcome on the day. If you would like any further information, please contact Alex Rouse on 01522 870252.
Crime Prevention Awareness Event - Morrisons Supermarket, Centaur Road, Lincoln - Sunday 25th July 2010
Following a very successful Crime Prevention Awareness Event in Valentine Retail Park, PCSO Nikki Hall from Boultham Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding the next 'Crime Prevention Awareness Day' in Morrison Supermarket, in Lincoln on Sunday 25th of July 2010 from 11am until 4 pm. Freebees will also be distributed to members of the public and the following information will be provided to shoppers:
- Hate Crime (what is hate crime, how to report it, how it is tackled)
- Multiculturalism (acceptance & promotion of multiple ethnic culture)
- Operation Fusion (how to prevent burglary, vehicle crime & robbery)
- Operation NOVA (no to violence and abuse)
- Rogue Trade Awareness
- Neighbourhood Watch Drugs Awareness.
Anyone who would like more information can contact PCSO Nikki Hall on 01522 805744 or mobile 07825100374.
Photo - a photo of PCSO Hall and PCSO O'Rouke handing out crime prevention material, taken at the Boultham Summer Fair in Lincoln is attached.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
EAST DIVISION
For further information on incidents occurring on East Division, please contact Nerys McGarry 0n 01754 614324 or mobile 07789 920683
e-mail: nerys.mcgarry@lincs.pnn.police.uk
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For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
SOUTH DIVISION
For further information on incidents occurring on South Division please contact James Newall on 01476 403316 or mobile: 07768 615853 or e-mail: james.newall@lincs.pnn.police.uk
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