Calderdale District

Neighbourhood Policing Team

Darker Nights 2019

Dear resident,

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves, we are Pam Quinn and

Ben Doughty. Together we are the Calderdale District Neighbourhood Policing Inspectors.

Pam has responsibility for the Halifax NPT and Ben the Valleys.

Burglaries can often increase during the longer darker nights in the autumn and winter

months.

However, crime prevention doesn't have to cost a lot of money - taking simple measures such as locking your doors and

windows, not leaving valuables on display and using your alarm can significantly reduce your chances of being a victim.

Here's some simple steps that everyone can take to improve their home security : -

• Always lock your doors and windows even when you’re at home

• Always take the key out of the lock and keep it in a safe place - do not leave keys in reach of the letterbox, a cat flap, or on

view through a window.

• Invest in timer light switches, and set lights to come on and go off in your home - using low energy light bulbs

• Make sure items such as car keys, laptops, tablets, phones and cash cannot be seen through a window.

• Do not leave power cables or charger units for laptops and tablets plugged in and on show.

• Make sure Euro cylinder locks have achieved - TS 007 (3 star rating) or Sold Secure Diamond Standard for lock cylinders

(SS312).

• If you have a burglar alarm always remember to switch it on when you leave the house or when you go to bed.

• Why not start a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area?

In Calderdale all residential burglaries are investigated by a teams of CID detectives, but prevention is always better than the

cure. Our teams will be out targeting offenders and delivering crime prevention events across the autumn period.

If you have information about those that are criminally active you can pass that information to us by the following methods:

• Online - www.westyorkshire.police.uk/report-it

• Telephone – 999 for a crime in progress or there is a risk to life. 101 for Non emergencies (lines can get busy so if able

please report online).

• 100% anonymously via the charity CrimeStoppers – 0800555111

Please find enclosed some useful crime prevention information and help us to keep you safe.

Ben & Pam

Calderdale NPT Inspectors

We are the Crime Prevention Officers responsible for Calderdale. We offer a FREE Crime Prevention Security advice service. We are happy to attend your premises and bespoke the survey to your particular needs.

Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to being a burglary victim when it only takes a few adjustments to secure your property without costing £1000s. Simply locking your doors, even when at home and setting your alarm even if you are just popping out and when you go to bed, will increase your chances of not being a victim of this crime.

For a FREE home survey please contact fa.crimeprevention@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or alternatively contact Tracy on 07736 087199. (Answer machine facility). We work Monday to Friday and always respond to messages. Tracy and Jill