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Why bother with Neighbourhood Watch ? Criminals wreck lives and destroy confidence. They influence the price we pay for goods, increase our insurance premiums, cost millions of pounds in damage to property, create a culture of fear and hold us prisoners to their trade. We should, therefore, take every opportunity to interfere with this assault on our way of life. If you see anything of a criminal nature, don't say nothing will be done about it, but do something there and then - like phone the Police. That way, you will benefit the whole community and feel good into the bargain about having played your part.
A website for Copthorne and district NHW. Click on the image to go there.
Click on image to visit Hassocks NHW website.
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Leonie White
Police Community Support Officer
St Andrews Ward, Franklands Ward
My main focus is to be a visible presence on the streets, whilst aiming to create links and build trust with the community. I really enjoy being a PCSO - it's a chance to get out and about, see new faces and meet new people. Meet me in person I will next be at: St Andrews Community Centre, Cants
Lane Burgess Hill Purpose of meeting: I will be holding a Police drop - in surgery until 1430hrs. Please come along if you have any local community issues or concerns. You don't need to book, just pop by!
PCSO Leoni White's Update: There have been reports of "joy riding" in Worlds End Park Recreation ground. If you witness this please contact the non emergency Police phone number: 0845 60 70 999. We need the vehicle registration number the make, model and colour. If you have a description of the driver, it helps us to confirm who was driving at the time.
My Contact Details
NOTE: If you leave a message I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Please bear in mind, however, that during particularly busy periods I may not be able to respond to individual queries for a few days. Mobile phone law - your queries answered
BBC Crime reduction website - comprehensive and practical advice. Fraud Alert (Metropolitan Police site)
The Youth Information Shop This has re-opened at 18 Church Road from 2pm - 5pm each afternoon. The shop provides information relating to issues addressing young people.
Domestic Abuse There is a drop-in at the Burgess Hill Help Point between 12pm - 2pm every Tuesday. One woman in 4 and one in 10 men, experience domestic abuse at some point in their life. Don't put on a brave face. If you cannot drop by - tel: 07961 022 443 during drop-in hours. Ask for Anna. No appointment necessary, speak in complete confidence.
Anti-social riding of motorbikes The police are keen to identify the details of the motorcycles/quad bikes which are reported to be ridden on the pathways and in public parks. Would anyone who has information, please contact me at Burgess Hill Police Station. Any offenders should be warned that their vehicles are at risk of being seized if they are traced.
Power Tools Sussex Police receive regular reports of power tools being sold around the county from the back of vans. These power tools are being offered at very low prices. Members should be aware that they may be counterfeit and there is always the possibility that they may not comply with safety requirements. Please be on the lookout for these sales and report them to the police or to Trading Standards on 01903 839749. Tradesmen These tools are stolen from parked vans and trucks. Make sure your vehicle is secure and parked in a well lit area at night. If this is not possible, remove high value items and store them separately. This type of crime is quite prevalent, so don't make your gear an easy target.
CADDIE How does crime and disorder affect you? An internet-based service is available, giving you access to accurate and up to date information about levels of crime and disorder, in your area. It allows you to:
Telephone Scam You receive a telephone call from an individual who identifies himself as being a BT (or other phone company) Service Technician, or anyone else who is conducting a test on that line, and asks you to do the following – DON'T.
They will state that to complete the test the recipient should dial nine zero (90), then the hash key and then hang up. This will give them access to your 'phone line, which allows them to place long distance, international or chat-line calls which are then billed to your account. The information which the Police have, suggests that many of these calls emanate from prisons. DO NOT KEY IN 90 FOR ANYONE.
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ALERTS
Noisy, aggressive and inconsiderate neighbours? Use this constantly updated website to discover your options:
Now that it gets lighter earlier.... Please remind yourself that this is a high season for thieves. Peak time for burglaries is around 5 pm.
Always, if you are out in the garden, make sure you haven't left any windows open, which will allow your home to be burgled without you knowing.
When you do go out in the evening, make sure your house looks occupied. Leave lights on, even if you are only going out for a short time. Just look at houses that are dark and you can see what an invitation to burgle is offered.
Thieves are opportunists and only spend an average of four minutes in a property. So, don't help them to increase their haul by making it easy.
Tarmaccers visit the area regularly. They can be intimidating, so do not be tempted by low quotes -"because they are working in the area" - but get descriptions and vehicle numbers. You can really 'put it up 'em' by getting their reg. no.
Their method of operation includes the following:
These traders are proving elusive and give bogus addresses. Please be on your guard and contact Trading Standards to report any incidents, on: 01903 839749.
Sussex Police advise of a scam currently in the County.
A card is put through the door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) saying that they have a parcel awaiting delivery instructions and for the recipient to call them on 09066 611911.
The advice is NOT to ring this number as it
will use a premium rate number charging £1.50 per minute. ICSTIS, the
premium rate services regulator, is currently investigating the service,
which originates from a company in
If you are aware of colleagues of neighbours who may have fallen victim to the scam, they may be somewhat reassured to know that reports that the call will immediately incur a fee of £15, are false - as it is impossible to charge this amount for connection alone although, of course the charge per minute does apply.
11th April 2006
Exploding the Myth ICSTIS, (the Regulator responsible for premium rate numbers) has received dozens of enquiries about 'scams', which are being widely publicised by e-mail. In the first case, the apparent 'deception' takes place when people receive a recorded message saying that they’ve won an all-expenses paid holiday and are asked to press 9 to hear further details. It is then claimed that callers are connected to a £20.00 per minute premium rate line that will still charge them for a minimum of five minutes even if they disconnect immediately. It is also claimed that, if callers stay connected, the entire message costs £260.00. In the second case, the apparent 'deception' takes place when people receive a missed call from a number beginning 0709. It is then claimed that, if callers dial this number, they are connected to a £50.00 per minute premium rate line. Please note that these stories are NOT true. - £20.00 per minute and £50.00 per minute premium rate tariffs do not exist - the highest premium rate tariff available is £1.50 per minute. Despite the dozens of enquiries received by ICSTIS about these 'scams' (and most people appear to have heard about them second or third-hand), not one person who claims that it has actually happened to them has been able to produce a phone bill to support their story. ICSTIS urges any individual or organisation that receives an e-mail about these 'scams' to delete it immediately. Please do NOT forward it to others.
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I
became a PCSO in November 2006, prior to which I'd worked for local
government on the environmental projects side. I became a PCSO because I
wanted to continue to lead an active outdoor role, but in a job that gave
me an opportunity to really get involved within the community, helping to
solve community issues. 
If
you have any local concerns or issues you’d like to discuss please feel
free to approach us when you see us out and about – that’s what we’re here
for!
0845
60 70 999 Extension:22094
