Protecting Your Vehicle
How to keep your car safe
and secure
In recent weeks there has been an
Mobile phones…don’t text
and drive!
We have had a number of reports of drivers
being seen using their mobile phones whilst
driving.
increase in damage to, theft of and from vehicle in
It is illegal to use a mobile phone when driving
our area. It is apparent that the majority of these
to phone or text. Anyone caught doing so whilst
offences have been committed by opportunist
driving faces a minimum of £60 fixed penalty
criminals.
fine and 3 points on their license. Anyone using
We are doing everything possible to reduce the number of
cars being stolen, broken into or damaged but we can’t do
it alone – we need your help!
mobile phones when driving will be stopped by
By following these handy tips you can reduce the
possibility of it happening to you:
driving is a significant distraction, and greatly
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Lock the doors and close the windows and sun
roof when you leave your car for any length of time
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Don’t leave anything on display. Put mobile
phones and ‘sat navs’ in the glove compartment
and lock jackets or bags safely in the boot
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Remove the Stereo if possible
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Tuck in wing mirrors and put the aerial down to
discourage vandalism
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Never store your driving documents in your car
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Consider using a steering lock or Thatchamcompliant immobiliser
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On frosty mornings, don’t leave your car
unattended with the engine running while it
defrosts
Mill/The Elms Ward, Severnside Neighbourhood Policing Team
the neighbourhood policing team.
Research has shown that using a phone whilst
Your Neighbourhood Officers
increases the risk of crashing. For the sake of
PC Robert Maddocks
yourself and other drivers don't use you’re
mobile while driving...it's just not worth it!
PCSO Hayley Brown
results of using your mobile
phone when driving. You
You can contact us in many ways….
can see a copy of the film
by emailing us at
corporatecommunications@
Calling all residents….
If you would like to join or form a
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area,
then please contact us for more information.
Our details can be found on the front of this
newsletter.
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Parking outside Undy School
Non Emergency:
101
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Parking in Millbrook Court
Direct Line:
01633 642395
NB: As we are usually out on patrol you may be required to leave a
message if you call our direct line. We will respond to this within 24
hours.
Monmouthshire is a really safe place to live
and by working together we can make it even
safer. Neighbourhood Watch has shown to be
an effective means to create a strong sense of
community and help improve the flow of
information between residents and police.
YOU SAID….
999
Emergency:
by going to youtube.com or
gwent.pnn.police.uk
“What is the main issue that you would like Police and
Partners to tackle in your neighbourhood?”
PCSO Ruth James
potentially devastating
Making a PACT
We have recently been out and about speaking to local
residents about the crime and anti-social behaviour issues
that are affecting them……
WE ASKED….
Have you seen our short
film ‘COW’? It is about the
April/May 2010
www.gwent.police.uk
severnsideneighbourhoodpolicingt
[email protected]
Caldicot Police Station
Chepstow Road
Caldicot
NP26 4HY
You can also:
>
pop in to the station
>
stop for a chat when you see us out and
about on patrol
WE DID….
Parking outside Undy School
We are still regularly patrolling the area during weekdays at
drop off and collection times and working closely with staff
at the school monitoring the safety of parking outside.
Vehicles found to be stopped or parked on the zig zag lines
will be kept on a local database and repeat offenders will
be given a fixed penalty notice or reported for court.
Parking in Millbrook Court
Patrols are still continuing in the area during school times
and advice is being offered to any vehicle owners
inconsiderately parked. The number of cars parked
dangerously has significantly reduced during this term.
Meet your Neighbourhood
Officers
We are always out and about in the area but
if you would like to discuss any local issues
you can find us at……
Magor Police Station
PACT MEETING
Saturday 26th June
YOU HAVE NOW ASKED US TO TACKLE….
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Anti social behaviour, top of Pennyfarthing Lane
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Anti-social behaviour, Manor Chase Public Park
Mill Ward
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2.
Ebenezer Baptist Chapel
Friday 23rd April
10am
Veolia Bus Surgery
Tuesday 18th May
Starting at Magor, travelling around
Severnside area from 9am
Magor Square
Monday 7th June
11am
Come and see us at the May Fayre Event
in Magor Square on Monday 3rd May. We
look forward to seeing you!
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Report a non-emergency crime.
Speak to the Police about a general enquiry.
You should still dial 999 in an emergency
Anti-social behaviour, Magor Playing fields and
the Magor Church in Wales School grounds.
Vehicle nuisance, St Mary’s Car park.
Sunday 11th April
10am
You should dial 101 if you need to...
The Elms Ward
4pm
Mayfair Stores, Main Road
101 is the 24 hour telephone number provided by the Police in Wales to deal with non-emergency calls.
School pupils have an Easter
treat!
Crime update for Mill/The Elms Ward
Here is a brief summary of what’s happening in your area
More in depth information can be found at www.maps.police.uk
Number of incidents
November
December
January
Average
2008-09
4
6
11
7
2009-10
6
5
4
5
We enjoy working with the local schools and decided to hold
an Easter colouring competition.
The schools involved were Magor Church in Wales school and
Undy Primary.
All pupils were asked to colour in an Easter egg. The winners
The average number of crimes in this area has decreased from 7 to 5 (28.6%)
(compared to the same three month period last year)
were picked by the neighbourhood team in Magor and the
winner’s were given an Easter egg as a prize.
The winners from Magor Church in Wales School were Bethan
Squire and William Anderson (right). The winners from Undy
Primary School were Emily Marlow and Dylan Webster (left).
Well done everyone!
Canine Corner
Records show our furry friends in the Dog Section have
been helping out Monmouthshire officers on average twice
a day during January and February. The police dogs were
used for over 127 incidents in Monmouthshire as a whole
with Monmouth being the busiest area for the dogs and
their handlers.
PC Marc Porter and police dog Benny recently helped to
find a local thief who was stealing diesel from an industrial
site in Caldicot. PC Porter had seen the offender running
into a compound. Benny searched the area and found the
criminal hiding in a dark corner. The man later gave
himself up, no doubt due to Benny’s presence!
PC Porter said, ‘Benny is the perfect police dog. He is only a year old and is very energetic. I feel confident when
dealing with criminals as I know he is there to help me out. He can easily outrun a criminal so there is no use
trying to run away from him!
PC Porter added, ‘He is always perfectly under control though and is very obedient. He’s a big softie really.’
Look out for your next newsletter to find out more from our Dog Section.