SDNWA Meeting 20110526

Here is a brief outline of last night's meeting. The full minutes will be available shortly if required.


If there are any matters that you would like to discuss further why not come to the next Community Forum in The Dassett School on 8th June at 6.30pm. You are also welcome to attend the FCNW Coordinators Meetings - Please get in touch for details.


Warwickshire Police has been restructured

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             Since 9th May Southam SNT consists  of:
Beat Manager: PC Jim Butler
PCSOs: Katrina Taylor, Matt Hodgetts, Claire Murray, Anita Reading
Assisted by Specials and Volunteers (which could mean you)


Notes on the Current Situation

• Poblem with canvassing window cleaners who break in when there is no reply.
• Fit an effective burglar alarm. Free advice available from Crime Prevention Officers.
• Burglary - Up 20% nationwide, UP 71% in Stratford District (1st April - 25th May)
• Keep vulnerable doors and widows locked even when you are in the house
• Fit a door chain and always check a stranger's id. Cards are available to send strangers to a friend or relative who can check them out on your behalf.
• Join NW (show the sticker) and make sure that your coordinator or a neighbour has your contact details and knows when you will be away for an extended period.
• Identify your valuables with SmartWater which is available at a greatly reduced price through NW
• Police are focussing on Harm Causers i.e. the few people who commit a high proportion of all crime.
• Fraud committed with cheque-book intercepted in the post. Apparently some banks are  requesting their customers to pick up from their nearest branch.
• There is a seasonal spate of shed burglaries.
• Coordinators can obtain shed alarms and alarmed padlocks at very reasonable prices.
• Anti social behaviour is an ongoing problem.
• Please pass details of any incident that you class as ASB to the Southam SNT or your coordinator.
• StreetWatch street-watch.org.uk is a new initiative that was started by Hampshire Police but is being evaluated in Warwickshire. It aims to increase the intelligence available to the police but will also focus on ASB.