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Residents and business owners in the Derbyshire Dales are being offered discounted driveway alarms to help deter thieves.

The wireless alarms are being made available at police stations in the district. They usually cost between £30 and £35 but are being sold at £20 to dales residents thanks to a subsidy from the Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership.

The alarms are being promoted by the Safety Partnership – which is led by Derbyshire Dales District Council and the police.

Dales businessman Iain Wakefield, of Alkmonton, said: “As our vehicles are parked out in the open at the end of a long drive, John Bointon from the Safer Neighbourhood policing team suggested we install one of these battery-operated infrared driveway alarms to monitor any unauthorised access onto our property.

“When triggered, the monitor wirelessly activates a portable alarm that can be carried anywhere in the house up to a maximum of 90 metres away. No wiring was necessary and all the outdoor parts are fully waterproof.”

PC John Bointon, of Ashbourne Safer Neighbourhood Policing team, said: “The Derbyshire Dales has a great reputation as a safe place to live and do business and this driveway alarms initiative is just one of the measures local people can take to make life as difficult as possible for criminals.”

Derbyshire Dales District Council. Leader Councillor Lewis Rose OBE, who is Chairman of the Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership, said: “This is yet another example of the excellent initiatives the police, the District Council and our other partners are working on to keep the Derbyshire Dales a safe place to live, work and visit.”

Contact your local policing team on 101 for more information.

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