Don’t let criminals reap what you sow
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Lindsay Donnelly (Police, Administrator, Nottinghamshire)
Residents from rural and farming communities are invited to join police in protecting their livelihoods from criminals.
As winter approaches and the darker evenings draw-in, officers are once again hoping to engage with residents from more pastoral areas during the Rural Crime Summit, which takes place on Monday 25 November 2013 between 2pm and 4pm at the Cedric Ford Pavilion at Newark Showground. Refreshments will be available from 1.30pm.
The event is being staged, in partnership with the National Farmers Union (NFU) and local MP Patrick Mercer.
Attendees will have the chance to hear from senior and local police officers and staff, Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Crimestoppers. Also present will be representatives from the NFU, Gangmasters Licensing Authority, the Health & Safety Executive and Caesar (Construction and Agriculture Equipment Security and Register Scheme).
Attendees will also have the opportunity to have their property marked and find out about how they can volunteer with the Force.
Sergeant Simon Brooks said: “Last year we had a really good turn out to the summit and we are hoping to build on this attendance this year. It’s a great chance to speak to the experts and get answers to those questions you have always wanted to ask about how best to protect your property. It’s also an opportunity to tell us what you think, as this can influence and direct our policing.
“We all have high-value items in our homes and on our business premises, but those who live in more rural areas and certainly on large farming properties perhaps even more so. Remote isolated locations are particularly vulnerable.
“We can’t tackle this as separate entities. We need to all work together to reduce agricultural crime, so why not head to the summit to find out how you can help us.”
Be vigilant and report suspicious activity around your property as soon as possible and call us about any crimes that take place. The sooner you do the most effective our response and subsequent investigation will be.
Where possible, keep machinery in locked sheds and garages and fit them with trackers and alarms. Security mark and register all tools and store fuel in secure containers where it can be monitored.
To confirm your attendance at the Rural Crime Summit email GRAYSJ@parliament.uk
Anyone with any information about criminals operating in rural areas should contact Nottinghamshire Police or call Crimestoppers anonymously.