E-Cops - Sixteen Arrested In Dawn Drugs Raids In Cambridgeshire

This morning saw one of the constabulary’s largest ever drugs operations, codenamed Operation Vanguard. Eighteen dawn raids at properties in areas including Sutton, Waterbeach, St Ives, Burwell, Needingworth, Cottenham, Fulbourn, Huntingdon, Milton and Cambridge resulted in 18 arrests. This was the culmination of a long-term investigation into the large scale supply of class A drugs in Cambridgeshire, mainly high purity cocaine.

Arrests were also made today by police in Northamptonshire and Hampshire in connection with the same conspiracy. Of the arrests by Cambridgeshire officers, one was made in Chelmsford, Essex, and another at a property in Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, where cannabis plants were also discovered.

Officers will be visiting properties in the vicinity of the raids to update local residents on the policing operation.

I’d like to reassure you that these raids are part of the force’s ongoing campaign to stop class A drugs being sold in Cambridgeshire. The use and supply of drugs in not only illegal, it also fuels other types of crime.

We take this type of offending very seriously and would urge anyone with information about drug dealing to contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or you can leave details online using their secure contact from – see link below.

Chief Inspector Darren Alderson,
Silver commander
Operation Vanguard

https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/ams.form.anonymous.asp - Crimestoppers online contact form

E-Cops - Vehicle Crime

Unfortunately there has been an increase in vehicle crime across the north of the city.

DON’T LEAVE ANY VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR. This includes SAT NAVs and their holders. When you remove the holders, please wipe off any marks that may be on the windscreen from the holder – if there are marks on the windscreen it is fairly obvious that you have a Sat Nav and the offender may think you have left it in the glove box.

DON'T LEAVE ANY MONEY, including coins and cash in your vehicle. Even a small amount of loose change will tempt a thief. Do not leave clothing on the seats as this could possibly be hiding something underneath it.

Also remember to CLOSE ALL WINDOWS, including any sunroof and lock all the doors, not forgetting the boot. It only takes a minute to break into your vehicle, so close all the windows even if you have only popped to the shops and are only leaving your vehicle for a few minutes.

If you have any queries or want further general crime reduction advice please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Please also remain vigilant and keep a look out for any suspicious activity. If you see anything out of the ordinary, or people looking into vehicles, please do dial 999.

Many thanks.

Your North Police Team

E-Cops - Switchover to 101

FROM Sunday (April 1), Cambridgeshire police can only be contacted on 101 for all non-emergency calls.

The old 0345 number will be switched off and a recorded message will tell people to call 101.

The old number has remained in use alongside 101 for the past year to allow people time to get used to the new number.

For the first time, everyone calling the police for non-emergency matters will know exactly how much it will cost them and it will be the same no matter what time of day or the duration of the call.

The number change is part of a national scheme to make 101 the single non-emergency number in England and Wales.

The change has been introduced so residents will have one, easy-to-remember way to contact local police, wherever they are.

The system has been designed to recognise where the caller is dialling from and connect them with the local police service.

If a caller does not want to speak to their local force they will be given the option to be connected to different one.

The number change does not affect the way that calls are handled and non-emergency calls will continue 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

People should continue to call 999 when an immediate response is needed, for example if a crime is happening, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, or someone is in danger.

Your Local Neighbourhood Policing Team

e-Cops: Weekly Update 15-MAR-2012

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

 

We have recorded a low number of crimes this week in the North of the City however there are still a few things we would like to flag up.

LEAD/COPPER THEFT
We have had a few thefts of copper in different areas across the North this week. They seem to be targeting properties which are carrying out building work. Offenders will look for any signs of work currently going on at the property such as scaffolding, a skip or a large van parked outside. They will then proceed to check the front or back garden for anything of value, mainly stripped copper or lead.

If your house is currently in the process of building work then we ask you to please make sure that anything you wish to hold on to stays locked away or out of sight.

Should you see anything suspicious the main things to note would be the vehicle index number, vehicle make/model/colour and a description of the driver. Your help would be very much appreciated.

MITCHAMS CORNER
We have also received some concerns regarding the street drinkers on Mitchams Corner. As a team we will continue to provide a strong presence and will quickly act upon any anti-social behaviour in the area.

OTHER INFO/ADVICE
As we come to this time of year it is worth mentioning the importance of making sure your property is locked and secure every time you leave, even if it is for a few minutes.

As the weather improves people will start to leave windows and doors open. When the occupants leave the house they forget this and are met with a shock when they return. Please make sure that everything is locked and secure including back gates, garages, sheds etc and that no valuables are on display through the windows.

Many thanks for all your help

The North Neighbourhood Team

E-Cops - Cambridge Murder Update

A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in the city on Saturday (March 3).

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance in Hanover Court at 6.30am on Saturday.

On arrival they found 26-year-old Miciajah Brown who later died at the scene as a result of multiple stab wounds.

Two men, aged 20 and 29, were also seriously injured during the incident and they remain in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in a stable condition.

Officers believe the Hanover Court disturbance is linked to two others disturbances in the Market Square and Ditton Walk during the early hours of Saturday.

One man has been arrested and bailed in connection with the incident and we are working to trace a second man who we are keen to speak to in connection with the murder.

Incidents like these are extremely rare and this case is being treated as isolated. As a precaution there will be additional patrols in the areas where these offences took place.

Kind regards

PS Mark Kathro

E-Cops - We need you...

...to tell us what you think about eCops. How can we make it better?

eCops is undergoing a well deserved review with the aim of improving the service we provide and we need to know what you think.

Your views are important to us and we’ll be using the results of this survey to enhance and develop how we communicate with you. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated, so please take the time to complete this short survey and help us improve our eCops service.

Kind regards,
The eCops Development Team

NB. Survey closes Sunday, February 26

http://www.cambs-police.co.uk/survey/ecops/web/ecops.htm - eCops survey
http://www.cambs-police.co.uk/survey/ecops/smartphone/ecopssmart.htm - eCops survey; Mobile version (iPhone, PDA, Android smartphone and Blackberry v6.0)
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E-Cops - 101; Single Non-Emergency Number For Police

The following update has come from e-Cops;


"I wanted to let you know that you can now contact Cambridgeshire Constabulary on 101 for all non-emergency calls. The 0345 456 456 4 number will remain in use alongside 101 for several months to allow people time to get used to the new number.

The change comes part of a national programme to make 101 the single non-emergency number in England and Wales, giving residents an easy-to-remember number to contact local police wherever they are.

The call system is designed to recognise where you are calling from and connect you with the local police service. If you did not want to speak to your local force, or the force area you are in, you will be given the option to be connected to different one. 

The number change does not affect the way that calls are handled and we will continue to take non-emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Please continue to call 999 when an immediate response is needed because a crime is happening, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, or someone is in danger.

Kind regards,
Superintendent Mike Brown
101

http://www.police.uk/101 - Details on 101 and the national roll-out"

E-Cops - Kings Hedges Community Action Day

The Kings Hedges Community Action Day is tomorrow, Saturday 17th September 2011 between 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Local churches are working together with the City Council & other agencies to offer help in the area. Housing Officers, City Rangers, Re-cycling Officers, Police & Fire Service will be attending.

Rubbish skips will be located on The Ship car-park (Northfield Avenue) during the morning & help can be provided to collect items of bulky rubbish from people's homes. It may also be possible to offer assistance with gardening or small odd-jobs.

There will be a 'Take it or Leave it' scheme for people to recycle and exchange their unwanted items.

From 12:30 there will be a family BBQ outside the North Arbury Chapel, plus lots more........

For further information please contact:-

Reverend David Maher on 01223 351844 or e-mail vicar@churchofthegoodshepherd.co.uk

Beverley Clissold on 01223 458403 or e-mail beverley.clissold@cambridge.gov.uk

Hope to see you there.

Your North Police Team

E-Cops - Re-appeal over two CCTV images

We are still trying to trace two people in connection with the disorder in Cambridge on Tuesday (August 9) and would ask you to view two CCTV images we have released.

Officers were called to reports of between 30 and 40 youths, some wearing face coverings, hanging around Midsummer Common at 11.35pm. The group made their way towards the Grafton Centre and some threw items, including rubbish, at officers. Two officers suffered minor injuries.

The images can be found at the bottom of this email (web link).

We are keen to hear from anyone who recognises these people. I would also urge the people who are pictured to contact police themselves. Anyone with any information should call me on 0345 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

Detective Sergeant Emma Compson
http://www.cambs.police.uk/images/newsitem/download/CB%209.8%206.JPG - Cambridge CCTV 1
http://www.cambs.police.uk/images/newsitem/download/CB%209.8%209.JPG - Cambridge CCTV 2

Disorder in Cambridge - @cambscops Published Pictures

Police have released some information on Twitter;

Below are the images the police have released via Twitter - you can click on them for larger images. If you have any information please contact the police on 0345 456 456 4 (or you can DM them on Twitter via their @cambscops twitter account).

Police Advice Regarding Social Media and Riot Rumours

Cambridgeshire Police have been urging people across Cambridgeshire to ignore the various riot rumours circulating on social networks (Twitter, Facebook) in relation to Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire Police have their own Twitter feed which is updated regularly and is probably the best place for news and local updates;

https://twitter.com/#!/cambscops

The official news release is below.

"We are urging social media users not to believe everything they read on Twitter or Facebook – unless it’s an official feed.

We have been receiving a number of calls and Tweets, following rumours and speculation circulating on social media sites.

There is no truth in these rumours, and we have been working hard to reassure the public through their official Twitter feeds @cambscops and @suptpaul.

We would urge people not to believe everything they read on social media sites – unless it from an official police feed. There are a number of unhelpful postings and rumours that are simply untrue. 

We are also actively pursuing anyone we believe to be using social networking sites to incite violence and disorder.

Young people are particularly reminded of the risks of committing serious criminal offences with items they post on social networking sites. 

We continue to monitor the situation across the county – as well as other parts of the country, and are committed to keeping the people of Cambridgeshire as informed 

as possible through our official channels.

Anyone concerned about issues in their area can keep an eye on our Twitter feeds @cambscops and @suptpaul"

E-Cops - Have your say; name a priority for police

This week’s ‘have your say’ is from Cambridgeshire Police Authority and asks what police in Cambridgeshire should prioritise in their day to day work?

Cambridgeshire Police Authority engages with the public each year to help inform the setting of priorities for policing. 

This includes identifying a single People’s Policing Priority to ensure the police respond to a problem that is particularly important to the public of Cambridgeshire.

This year anti-social behaviour, with an emphasis on speeding and parking outside schools, was supported by members of the public. We want to know if we’ve got this right.

Go to the forum using the link below to ‘have your say’.

For more information on the role of the police authority visit our refreshed website. Whilst you’re there take a look at the local policing plan for Cambridgeshire, or even the easy to read summary leaflet, both show the policing priorities for 2011-14.

Kind regards,
Ruth Rogers
Chairman of Cambridgeshire Police Authority

http://www.cambs.police.uk/newpolicingapproach/haveyoursay/ - Have your say forum
http://www.cambs-pa.gov.uk/index.cfm - NEW(!) Police Authority website
http://www.cambs-pa.gov.uk/newsDetail.cfm?articleId=4958 - Local Policing Plan 2011/14

E-Cops - Have your say... on sharing information with police

How would you prefer to report information about criminal or suspicious activity in your area? 

The question is part of the second week of the ‘Have your say’ forum launch, an online tool that gives you the chance to help shape the future of policing in Cambridgeshire. All comments, questions and answers will be viewable and the forum will be live for at least the next three months.

As part of an ongoing review to improve the way the force receives and uses information the force is this week asking how the public prefer to report information about criminal or suspicious activity. The public are vital to fighting crime and it is important that we have good links with our local communities.

We are currently reviewing the way we receive and use information from the public and as part of that work we want to make this process as easy as possible for people. We’re asking if you would prefer to call, email or use the anonymous Crimestoppers service to report information about criminal or suspicious activity in your area.

Despite the cuts our priority remains bringing offenders to justice and keeping the people of Cambridgeshire safe.

I’d like to encourage you to visit the force website and have your say, and also share this opportunity with friends and family by forwarding this email.

Kind regards, 
Superintendent Paul Fullwood

http://www.cambs.police.uk/newpolicingapproach/haveyoursay/ - Have your say forum

E-Cops - 'Have your say' on the future of policing in Cambridgeshire

You have the chance to help shape the future of policing in Cambridgeshire using a new online tool.

The ‘Have your say’ section on the force website will feature weekly projects being considered for a more efficient and effective policing model.

The force faces a number of challenges over the next few years as we work to balance the books and ensure we make the best use of resources.

Work is already underway to review the existing force structure to create a new policing model that provides the best possible service to the public. 

Our focus remains on frontline duties and a commitment to bringing offenders to justice and keeping people safe. 

Now you can get involved in helping us achieve this by having your say about the changes being made to the force. 

We are very interested in your opinions and will be taking the responses into account as we redesign the force’s structure. 

Each week a topic under review will be posted on the force website for people to comment on or post questions. All comments, questions and answers will be viewable and the forum will be live for at least the next three months. 

The first topic will be the review of all non-frontline duties carried out by police officers. This includes managerial, analytical, training and call handling. 

Over the life of the restructure we will look at each of the officers in these posts and consider which should be returned to the frontline and in what timeframe.

Kind regards

Chief Constable Simon Parr

http://www.cambs.police.uk/newpolicingapproach/haveyoursay/ - 'Have your say'

Halloween message from the police

Today is Halloween (and that is presumably why I saw Frankenstein's monster on a bicycle yesterday evening...). Subscribers to eCops have received the following mesage from the police:

HALLOWE’EN

I know that we have already made you aware of the precautions regarding Hallowe’en but just a quick reminder.

* Ideally children should be accompanied by an adult.
* Children should stay in groups, make sure at least one person has a mobile phone on them and not go out too late.
* Children should tell someone where they are going, what route they will be taking and what time to expect them back.
* Not everyone wants to get involved in Halloween and we ask children and parents to leave residents not wanting to take part in peace.

We hope everyone enjoys themselves and I’m sure we will see many of you on the night. If you have any issues or concerns during Hallowe’en, let us know on 0345 456 456 4.

If you don't wish to be disturbed you can download a poster from here in either colour or black and white.

Having said all that: if you are going trick-or-treating or to a Halloween event have a good time.

Police surgery in Arbury Court

The latest ecops update includes a reminder that the next police surgery will take place in Arbury Court between 11am and 1pm next Wednesday (24th February).

This is an opportunity to meet the local team and raise any concerns you might have in an informal setting. The local police team are very nice! (and very keen to help.)

The ecops newsletter also says that the crime figures appear to be on the way down again.

Smartwater Rollout in KH

As part of an anti-crime campaign and to generally raise awareness of the technology your local police service have been introducing Smartwater to residents in the north of King's Hedges.

When an item is marked with this technology (which is just a simple 5 second job) if the item ever turns up as part of lost or stolen property then the police will be able to "read" the tag in the water and return the item to it's original owner.

As part of a program supported by the Fire Service and the City Council Smartwater was given away free to householders in the area around Buchan Street last weekend - this program will eventually continue across the ward.

News from eCops about Halloween

If you haven't signed up for ecops then I'd strongly suggest you do. This is a roughly weekly email newsletter from the police that contains local information.

You can sign up from the Police website.

At the moment they are reminding people about acceptable behaviour around Halloween, in particular the efforts being made with local shopkeepers and the usual safety reminders.

They are also offering posters for those who don't want Trick or Treaters to call.

Email the police if you want one.

Police non-emergency contact number

First off: if you need the police in an emergency dial 999.

However Cambridgeshire Police have changed their non-emergency number in order to try and save people on some phone packages money. They have moved from an 0845 number to an 0345 number, which is meant to count as a local call on most packages.

The new number is 0345 456 456 4.

This has been sent out to Neighbourhood Watch members and ecops subscribers.

The old number (which was the same but for the start) will continue to work until April 2011.

To give anonymous information to Crimestoppers you can call free on 0800 555 111.

(If you do not wish to use a non-geographic number then follow this link, which will tell you the main Police switchboard number is 01480 456111.)

Police surgery in Arbury Court

I've just received by email the news that the local policing team are running a surgery in Arbury Court tomorrow between 11am and 2pm.

The e-cops email said:

We are bringing the CCTV van and will be in the Arbury Court car park.
Please do come and say hello, or tell us about any concerns or worries you may
have. Also, Pauline Grounds from the Cambridge Mediation Services will be in
Arbury Court Library at the same time and she would love to see you.

To sign up for e-cops, which is a regular email service from the local police team visit the Cambridgeshire Police web site.

In unrelated Arbury Court news the toilets are opening on Wednesday 29 April.