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5 Weekly report from your PCSO |
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Week 5 – Cheshire Constabulary Launches Festive Safety Operation
This December, we’re working hard to keep delivery drivers and couriers safe from theft and robbery. The operation started on Wednesday 1st December and runs throughout the month.
Drivers – you can help by following these simple steps:
If you spot a suspicious vehicle following you:
Cheshire Police will also be giving extra attention to courier premises and sharing crime prevention tips across social media. Let’s work together to keep everyone safe this festive season!
Police Vehicle Show & Tell at The Russett School I visited The Russett School in Weaverham for a fun and interactive session with the children. Pupils explored a police vehicle, learned about emergency equipment, and even tried on old uniforms! The highlight? Setting off the siren! A big thank you to The Russett School for the warm welcome and lovely drawing – fantastic engagement and smiles all round! Patrol Update – Thank You Parents! Following concerns about noise during school drop-off/pick-up, a parking patrol was conducted at Cuddington Primary School this week. No issues found! Thank you to all parents for being considerate and helping keep our community peaceful. Festive Cheer at Redwalls Residential Christmas Fayre! Myself and CWAC Cllr Edwards joined residents to spread joy and celebrate the season. Community engagement at its best – bringing smiles to many faces! Festive Surprise at Gleavewood! Santa aka me, made a special stop with CWAC Cllr Edwards at Gleavewood Residential Home to spread Christmas cheer – a wonderful way to start the season! A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way Protect your home and belongings this festive season:
Make sure your home looks occupied even when it’s not. This can be done with timers for your lights - if they plug into a socket - or by using an Alexa or Google Home. Lighting - the outside area around your home can provide all sorts of nooks and crannies for would-be criminals to skulk in. You might have a high wall or hedge that provides cover during the hours of darkness. Providing light in these areas will reduce the opportunity for would be burglars to conceal themselves. Expecting a delivery - an outdoor security camera or video doorbell is a great deterrence. If you know you’re not going to be home for some deliveries, you could divert them to a trusted neighbour - ask first! - or a family member who will be home when you’re not. Lock up - It may sound simple, but taking the time to do a quick double-check of your doors and windows could make all the difference. Forgetting to lock up or leaving a window ajar - even if you’re just nipping to the shops – provides the opportunity burglars may be looking for. Letterbox fishing - you should keep keys out of reach. If you have glass doors, make sure that would-be thieves can’t see where you are keeping your keys. Be careful what you post on social media. Sharing holiday countdowns or updates while you’re away is an open invitation for burglars to head into your home with the knowledge that they won’t be disturbed. Never keep large amounts of cash at home. It can be tempting to keep cash around, especially if giving cash gifts to relatives and grandchildren. Consider fitting a safe at home. Dispose of present packaging carefully, empty boxes left outside can advertise that you have new and desirable goods inside your home. Going away? if you have friends or family close by or trusted neighbours, you could ask them if they wouldn’t mind keeping an eye on your home for you. This could mean putting out the bins, taking in packages or turning lights on and off to give the illusion that someone is home. Or, if there is a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your area, you might consider getting involved to gain and provide support this festive season. Heading out for a day of Christmas shopping or doing the school run? Don’t forget to set your home security system. Even if you’re only going to be out for a short time, it could only take minutes for someone to gain entry to your home and make off with your valuables. PCSO Engagement – In Loving Memory of Betty Betty’s family hosted a magical Christmas Tea Party for our elderly community at Cuddington and Sandiway Village Hall – a beautiful tradition full of smiles, laughter, and festive cheer. Christmas at St Mary’s Church I attended the Advent celebration at St Mary’s – bells ringing out set the perfect festive mood! Special Service: Christmas Without a Loved One Upcoming Police Surgeries Weaverham – Lighthouse Church Hall:
Cuddington & Sandiway Village Hall:
PCSO Michelle | ||
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