Chellaston and Shelton Lock                                      December 2011
 

TO VIEW THE CRIME FIGURES FOR 2011 AS A GRAPH, CLICK HERE

ARCHIVE: TO SEE FIGURES FOR 2007, CLICK HERE

FIGURES FOR 2008, CLICK HERE

FIGURES FOR 2009, CLICK HERE
(Figures for Jan to March not shown due to insufficient data)

FIGURES FOR 2010, CLICK HERE
 

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Derbyshire police has launched a new telephone number which will make it easier for people get in touch with the force about issues that do not need an emergency response.

From Monday, October 24, people have been able to contact Derbyshire Constabulary by dialling 101, which replaces the former 0345 123 3333 non-emergency number.

It is part of a national drive to make it easier for people to contact police to report crime and disorder, with all forces using the number by the end of this year.

While 999 is a well recognised number to report emergencies, the 2010 British Crime Survey found that only 54 per cent of the public know how to contact their local police if they want to talk to them about local policing issues, crime or anti-social behaviour.

It is hoped that 101 will reduce the number of inappropriate 999 calls, allowing the force to respond to emergencies more effectively.

By calling 101, you will be able to speak to the police force control room of your local police service. Calls from landlines and mobile networks cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long you are on the phone.

You should use 101 to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response. For example:

− if your car has been stolen;

− if your property has been damaged;

− where you suspect drug use or dealing;

− if you want to report a minor traffic collision

− if you want to give the police information about crime in your area

− if you want to speak to your local officers; or

− general enquiries, like how to join the Special Constabulary or how to join Neighbourhood Watch.

The 0345 123 3333 number will remain as a way for people to contact Derbyshire Constabulary from overseas and deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired callers can access the service via textphone on 18001 101.

Assistant Chief Constable Dee Collins said: “People should only call 999 in a real emergency, that is when a crime is happening, when someone suspected of a crime is nearby or where someone is injured, being threatened or in danger. For all other matters, such as reporting anti-social behaviour, making a general enquiry or contacting your local officers, 101 is the number you should dial.”

Between April 1 and September 30, Derbyshire police answered 462,423 calls. Of these, 70,520 were emergency calls and 391,903 were non-emergency calls.

For more information about 101, visit www.derbyshire.police.uk|

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Police Helicopter

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Latest Scams: 

This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it.

By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself.
Complainant received a call on Wednesday from "VISA", and another complainant was called on Thursday from "MasterCard".
The scam works like this:
Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London ?”,.
When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from £297 to £497, just under the £500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?" You say "yes". The caller continues - "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again?"
Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works:
The caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card." He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers." There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?" After you say, "No," the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number.
But ……………….. after the call on Wednesday, a call was made back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are they glad they did!
The REAL VISA Security Department told them it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of £497.99 was charged to their card. Long story - short - they made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing them a new number.
What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card.
Don't give it to them!
Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or MasterCard directly for verification of their conversation.
The real VISA told them that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit, however, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for
purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, there was a call received from a "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam.
This time they didn't let him finish and hung up!
They have since filed a police report, as instructed by VISA.
The police have received several of these reports daily!
The Police have urged Forces to tell everybody that this scam is happening.

Please pass this on to all your family and friends. By informing each other, we protect each other.

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POLICE SURGERY

 Would you like to talk to your Safer Neighbourhood Team face to face?

Discuss issues that are affecting you in your community?

Seek advice in Crime Prevention?  Find out our policing pledge and priorities…….

 Our surgeries are held monthly in a location near you!

The surgeries will be held in  the Chellaston library.

 Dates for 2011 can be found in the main Police report.

 

 All surgeries will be held on an informal basis between 6pm and 8pm.

 For further information please contact us on 0345 123 33 33 or email  east.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

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Three Police Community Support Officers have been appointed to assist the PCs in their work.  What exactly is a PCSO?
 

PCSOs  support the work of the local police force and provide a visible and reassuring presence on the streets. It is a paid role, although they don't have the same powers as a regular officer.

Police Community Support Officers particularly work to reassure the public and to tackle the social menace of anti-social behaviour.
 

Duties of a Police Community Support Officer

Working under the direction of a police commander, they fight a range of crime and disorder problems. Just some of the problems they might have to deal with include:

• contributing to the regeneration of local communities
• increasing public safety
• dealing with truants, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, litter, missing persons enquiries
• confiscating alcohol being consumed in a public place
• helping to support victims
• controlling crowds at major events

PCSOs spend much of their time on patrol in communities and you should approach them with any questions or worries you have about anti-social behaviour or crime in your area.

Police powers

Depending on their role, they may also be given some police powers, including the power to:

• detain someone until a constable arrives
• direct traffic and remove vehicles
• issue fixed penalty notices for anti-social behaviour

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