·Utilising local police services regarding early intervention programs to young children.
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Crime Stoppers
1800 333 000
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Police Assistance Line
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Neighbourhood Watch letter bogus
2nd November 2009
TWEED/Byron Police are asking people to be aware of a bogus Neighbourhood Watch letter currently circulating on the Tweed Coast.
Crime Prevention Officer Senior Constable Andrew Eppelstun said: “It has come to our attention that a bogus letter using Neighbourhood Watch branding has circulated in the Bogangar and Tweed Coast area.
“The letter makes a number of defamatory statements about individuals who live in the area and these comments are in no way supported by, or sourced from the NSW Police and Neighbourhood Watch.”
It is possible the author of these letters has committed criminal offences as well as opening themselves to possibility of civil litigation, both by the persons named in the letter as well as by the Neighbourhood Watch organisation, Snr Cnst Eppelstun said.
“Neighbourhood watch is about working with the community to help reduce crime and increase public knowledge in matters of crime prevention, it is not a platform through which personal vendettas and public witch hunts are conducted.
“The use of Neighbourhood Watch material to do this is simply unacceptable.”
If you receive a possible bogus letter, handle the letter as little as possible and contact the crime prevention office at Tweed Heads Police Station.
If any member of the public is aware of the source of these letters, or has information that may assist the investigation, Tweed police are asking they contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000, or the Tweed Heads Police Station on (07) 5536 0999.
SCAM ALERT Released April 3 2009
Police have advised that someone is ringing around the area, asking for donations for Meals on Wheels. This is a SCAM. If you are targeted, please immediately advise the Office of Fair Trading (07) 5523-7000
When do I call PAL? 131 444
If you are a victim of a crime, other than life threatening or time critical emergency situations, you should contact the NSW Police Force Assistance Line (PAL).
PAL allows you to report crime over the phone. Once your report is completed by a customer service representative, your information is immediately available to your local police.
If the crime you wish to report can not be taken over the phone, due to its serious nature, the operator will assist you by advising where you can go to make the report, or by arranging for police to come and see you.
Types of crime you can report to PAL include:
·Hooning and driving offenses
·Break and Enter
·Motor Vehicle Theft
·Stealing
·Malicious Damage, including Graffiti
·Minor Motor Vehicle Accidents
·Lost Property
When a police response is required, PAL will arrange for police officers to attend.
PAL can also assist you with general police inquiries.
By phoning PAL rather than the Murwillumbah or Tweed police station, you are freeing up Police Officers who could otherwise be on the street actively preventing and investigating crimes.
What to Look Out For…
If a stranger comes to your door, check their credentials, even if it means telephoning the organisation they claim to be representing. If they are genuine, they won't mind waiting.
Never let a stranger into your home, unless you are certain of who they are. If you have suspicions, call the PAL hotline, 131 444.
Be on the alert for any suspicious happenings - a barking dog could mean that a prowler is about.Jot down details of suspicious vehicles and people.
Suspicious Vehicles
·Registration number
·Make and Model
·Colour
·Peculiarities (eg, dents, rust, accessories such as roof racks, etc.)
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