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        Update from your local officer  –  April 2009

We’ve had a quieter time over the past few weeks.   At around 0520 hrs on the 3rd March 2009, at Parwich, a local resident was disturbed by clattering and banging outside.  He saw a vehicle drive away from the area, which was described as a small reddish van.  The van left as the house lights were switched on.  Details were passed to us, and it has resulted in some good intelligence with liaison with other Police Forces.  No offences were committed around the area that night but it was an excellent call to us.  At Kniveton, during the 5th March 2009, a property at Kniveton was visited by two suspicious men claiming to be there to check on the Burglar alarm.  The occupier was not present and the person who dealt with them refused them entry.  If you are ever in doubt with unexpected callers always make them stand on the doorstep, until you have checked out their identification with their company, or with us.

Each month I do include a number at the bottom of the page for Severn Trent Water. One of the most favoured ways of gaining entry by distraction is to claim to be from the Water Board. If in doubt, please use the number below.

On 12th March 2009 we had the Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Team Community Forum, this time held at Kniveton Village Hall.  A small group of people attended and we discussed a number of issues, including road safety issues.  The meeting heard that Operation Blodwen, which related to overgrown verges obstructing junctions, along with some other road safety concerns was being closed. 

Members of the public are encouraged to use the Call Derbyshire number 08456 058 058 to report verges that restrict views, potholes, icy roads, or any other highways issues. This number is the County Council call centre. They will take details and get someone to look at the issue. The number can also be used for stray dogs, trading standards issues, any issue that the County Council may deal with.

Currently running on our area is Operation Coriander. This relates to Madge Hill, Kniveton. Please report any 4 x 4s, off road motor bikes that are using the lane to us. Please try and do so at the time, and give the direction of travel.

Also now running is Operation Oilseed. This relates to pupils unruly behaviour on some school buses. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School has some concerns over pupils behaviour on the school buses, in particular on the journey home. They dealt with issues themselves by speaking to pupils and parents and, if need be, will remove bus passes. They have asked us to assist and we will be doing random ‘ride a longs’ on the school buses that are causing concern. Some of these are on our area. The next meeting is going to be held on Thursday 25th June 2009, at Thorpe Village Hall, at 1930 hours.

Ian COOPER PC 1525    March 14th

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Police Non Emergency 0345 1233333 (Non Emergency, for suspicious incidents, etc, requiring prompt attention, and routine calls)
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (Call anonymously with information about crime)
Severn Trent Water 0800 783 444 (To check on the identity of callers claiming to work for the Water Board)

Please remember if you see, hear, or are told about someone that is acting suspiciously, or causing a nuisance, please make a note of any details. Registration numbers, good descriptions, are very helpful. Please ring us, if possible at the time. You do not have to give your details, you will be asked for them, but you can decline and remain anonymous. The most important thing is that the information is passed on.