At our next Forum meeting on Thursday 26th July, Helen Richardson, Community Safety Officer for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, will be talking to us and giving advice about safety. She will be joined by Will Champion, Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) from Harrogate Police. Together they will be able to answer questions you may have on ‘how to keep safe’. For further details, see our Forum Events page.
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Latest advice about scams from North Yorkshire Police
North Yorkshire Police have issued new warnings about the latest scams in our county. To find out more, please click on the following link: NY police advice about scams
For more advice about other scams, please see our ‘Alerts’ page.
Please be vigilant!
In the light of recent events in Westminster, the public is being encouraged to be vigilant and, if possible, assist the police in their efforts to keep us all safe. They would like to draw your attention to new measures which might assist them. For further information, follow this link.
Have you seen something suspicious?
The police are keen to encourage the public’s support in preventing terrorism and assisting in the investigation of terrorist attacks. Following the recent terrorist attack in Westminster, the police are trying to increase public awareness of how people can assist them. To find out what happens when you report something suspicious Click here.
Police Commissioner appeals for volunteers
Julia Mulligan, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire is appealing for volunteers to become Independent Custody Visitors. These visitors play a vital role in monitoring the welfare of those held in custody and ensuring an open and accountable police service. The role involves making unannounced visits to detainees in police stations, talking with them and checking on the conditions in which they are held and submitting a report of the findings.
If you are interested, read more.
Keeping safe!
Firstly, a presentation from North Yorkshire Police about managing ‘cold callers’, safeguarding one’s credit card and financial details, and avoiding scams. This was followed by a talk about the charity ‘Supporting Older People’, which highlighted their services which aim to reduce loneliness and isolation. Continue reading