21 January 2016
Recent events around the world remind us all of the terrorist threat we face, which in the UK is considered as ‘SEVERE’, meaning an attack is highly likely. Police and security agencies are working tirelessly to protect the public but it is also important that communities remain vigilant and aware of how to protect themselves if the need arises.
The four minute film, Stay Safe: Firearms and Weapons Attack sets out three key steps for keeping safe. The film is accompanied by an.......
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13 January 2016
Residents have been warned to be on the lookout for a convicted fraudster, who obtains money under false representation, claiming to be collecting for a charity run.
Victoria Dooley, born 1981, (see photo) was last year given a suspended prison sentence and issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order which expires in June 2017. Before then she "must not call at any residential premises in Greater London to request money from any person unknown to the defendant" or she runs the risk of being.......
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08 January 2016
Latest issues of Safer Neighbourhood News:
Southgate Green
Winchmore Hill.......
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15 November 2015
Commander Mak Chishly of the Metropolitan Police has requested that the following message be promulgated through all community channels.
Dear Friends,
We are all aware of the shocking and tragic attacks in Paris last night, first and foremost I would like to express our heartfelt prayers and wishes to all those involved and to the nation of Fran..
We are still in the early stages of learning about what took place last night but I would like to reassure you that we acted very quickly during.......
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07 October 2015
The Metropolitan Police have published a leaflet with advice about how to protect the contents of your garden shed. This is in response to a significant increase in thefts from sheds in recent months.
IT'S NOT ONLY GREEN FINGERED PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR GARDEN
What can you do?
SHEDS AND OTHER SMALL BUILDINGS
Many people take a great deal of trouble securing their house and the property within it. At the same time leaving valuable property in a shed which is either unlocked.......
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25 September 2015
The following scam warning has been issued by Fox Lane & District Residents' Association.
Christmas is fast approaching, Royal Mail & The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam:
A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 661 1911 (a Premium rate number).
If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message.......
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26 August 2015
Fox Lane & District Residents' Association is warning local residents of a scam that was tried out on one of its members recently (without success in this case):
This morning I received a British Airways American Express Credit card through the post in my name – I haven’t applied for one so have reported it to the American Express fraud team. They told me to cut the card up and that they would investigate further.
As I was doing this a caller came to the door saying that he was.......
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24 April 2015
From Enfield Police:
I have been asked to try and get the word out there to “vulnerable ” groups in and around Enfield re this old scam that is doing the rounds again:-
Knock on the door from a legitimate sounding company such as Dynorod:
“Hi, we have been clearing drains in the area and found that your drains are causing the problem. It’s going to cost a lot of money to clear/repair but if you don’t get them clear/repaired they will cause damage to other properties and you will be.......
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14 February 2015
The following warnings about currently common types of scam are included in this month's Palmers Green Safer Neighbourhood News.
The most common scam is the one shown above in the picture.
Protecting your card details is vital.
Card scams involve the use of stolenor counterfeit cards to make direct purchases or cash withdrawals or the use of stolen card details to buy items over the phone or via the internet.
What you should know
Phone:
Your bank and the police will never ring you and.......
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21 December 2014
We've been asked to promulgate the following warning from the Nationa Fraud Intelligence Bureau:
Summary Action Fraud has received a large number of reportsfrom victims who have been defrauded when attempting to purchase items on online shopping and auction websites. Reporting shows that internet fraudsters are increasingly exploiting victims’ readiness to sign for deliveries before checking the contents, which causes them difficulties when they later attempt to dispute the transaction........
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25 October 2014
At the initial meeting of the Park Avenue and New River Crescent Neighbourhood Watch earlier this year one of the main topics discussed was alleged criminal and other anti-social behaviour in the mews/service roads/back alleys behind Green Lanes - specifically those on either side of Park Avenue. People living nearby expressed frustration with their attempts to get action from the Council or Police.
Recently similar concerns were raised on the Bowes & Bounds Connected website by.......
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27 July 2014
Winchmore Hill ward Safer Neighbourhoods team - entry in Palmers Green Community Directory
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27 July 2014
Southgate Green ward Safer Neighbourhoods team - entry in Palmers Green Community Directory
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06 July 2014
Over the past month thieves have stolen original Edwardian tiles from the front garden paths of four houses in Osborne Road in Palmers Green. All the thefts occurred overnight.
Tina Babbs, Coordinator of the Osborne Road Residents Association, is asking anyone seeing or hearing anything which might help find the thieves or prevent further thefts to inform the police by phoning 101 and quoting reference CAD 5215 5/7........
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05 June 2014
The new neighbourhood watch for Park Avenue and New River Crescent got off to a lively start on 3rd June, when around 30 residents attended a meeting at the Fox, set up at the initiative of Pamela Ramtohul, a relative newcomer to Palmers Green, who in preparation for the meeting called at every house in Park Avenue and most addresses in New River Crescent. She told the meeting that she had become aware that there was a proper community spirit in the streets, though less so towards the Green.......
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05 June 2014
This month's Safer Neighbourhoods News for Palmers Green ward has details of recorded crimes during May and advice on preventing burglaries and car thefts........
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01 January 2014
Monthly reports have been issued by the Metropolitan Police Safer Neightbourhood Teams for Palmers Green and Winchmore Hill wards.
Highlights - Palmers Green
Brief details of operations to combat burglary and street theft
Monthly ward promises
List of burglaries in November
Advice for preventing burglaries from garages and garden sheds
Advice for preventing thefts of catalytic converters
Highlights - Winchmore Hill
Ward promises: targeting motor vehicle crime, anti-social.......
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01 January 2014
Team News
Your Dedicated Ward Officers ( DWOs ) on Winchmore Hill Ward are:
PC 250YE John McBride
PCSO 7224YE Wayne Maguire
Ward Sergeant is PS47YE Steve Rowlett
Local Policing Team
Winchmore Hill Ward default Officers are:
PC227YE Ugur Sumbul
PC436YE Sean Keogh
PC224YE Jayne Winstanley
PC Rosamund Ellis
PCSO 7125YE Jane Wood.
UPDATE on ward promises: 3 ward promises will be set each month. Monthly promises and their impact will be reviewed and set at panel.......
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