With the arrival of warmer weather, personal watercraft (PWC) operators are being reminded of safe usage when in the Solent and vicinity of the shoreline. The Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth guidance can be found below: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/local-notices/general-directions/2021/1601-pwc-water-skiing-board-sailing-and-swimming Residents are being encouraged to report anti social use of PWC to Hampshire Constabulary: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ PWC/Jetskis
Each quarter Hampshire Constabulary publish stop and search data on their website which includes district breakdowns. As part of work to be more transparent with this data and engage with communities about stop and search, Gosport Police are are now publishing them: Gosport Police Stop and Search data Gosport’s district priorities
Hampshire Constabulary coordinated a week of action last week (May 17 – May 23) to tackle county lines drug dealing and the associated exploitation of vulnerable people. ‘County lines’ is a term used to describe organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs out of bigger cities into smaller towns in
The latest issue of Stop Load Sharks national newsletter is now available and includes an update on the latest arrests, prosecutions, campaigns, and details of the Proceeds Of Crime funding scheme: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Stop-Loan-Sharks-Spring-Newsletter-2021.pdf
The latest version of Hampshire Constabulary’s monthly crime prevention newsletter is now available and it includes tips on how to prevent Keyless Car (Relay) Theft. This crime is becoming more common and offenders are using increasingly sophisticated tools to steal cars with keyless entry by tricking the system into thinking
In the latest edition of Neighbourhood Watch newsletter, they are launching their PROTECT YOUR CAR campaign. There are also useful articles about fleeceware scams, predatory marriage and much more:
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Your CCTV security cameras (including video doorbells) can help deter and rapidly solve crime. Hampshire Constabulary are asking residents to register their devices on the N.I.C.E Investigate system to streamline information exchange and help with sending the evidence needed to catch criminals faster. Download the latest Crime Prevention newsletter to find
One of the Borough’s Cemetery’s has been subject to a second attack of vandalism near the Wilmott Lane entrance of the plot. The local community rallied together to clean gravestones before specialist cleaners were called in by Gosport Council. Chief inspector Mark Lewis, district commander for Fareham and Gosport, thanked local
E-scooters, or electric scooters, are growing in popularity but there is a lot of confusion around where they can be used. With more and more e-scooters for sale, being purchased and available to rent, Hampshire Constabulary have set out information that you need to know about electric scooters and have answered
Cyber Watch has a team of Hampshire Constabulary trained Cyber Champions, willing to help you for free. They provide support to individuals and information to local groups around cyber crime and online safety issues. For more information, visit their website: Hampshire Cyber Watch