The Blue Lamp Trust’s Bobby Scheme service – which provides free home security visits, long-life smoke alarms and advice to vulnerable residents in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, particularly the elderly and victims of burglary and domestic abuse – have launched; Cyber Bobby. This is a scheme from the
Burglary is a devastating crime which can cause significant distress to victims. In the past, officers have physically been deployed when a crime was in progress and all reports underwent a rigorous assessment of threat, harm and risk. Following an ongoing review of burglary deployment across Hampshire and the Isle of
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male in his 30s was assaulted in the taxi rank area in Gosport Ferry Gardens. The male was assaulted sometime between 1am – 2am on Sunday 18th September 2022. He was taken to hospital having sustained a broken nose and a number of cuts to
Look out for those who are not coping Everyone copes and reacts with suicidal thoughts in their own way but there are some general signs to look out for on the Samaritans website. For some people, several of these signs might apply – for others just one or two, or
Officers have made a number of arrests and charged two people as part of an investigation into a burglary series in Gosport. Joshua Stedman, aged 31 and of no fixed abode, was arrested this weekend and charged with the following: Burglary at Hardway Sailing Club on 18 August Burglary on Beauchamp Avenue, Gosport,
Following reports across Gosport and Fareham districts of non-dwelling burglaries involving sheds, outbuildings and garages Police are encouraging residents to take a look at the shed and outbuilding crime prevention page – https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/secure-shed-garage/ There are a few security tips on this page which you may find useful. Anyone who has been affected
DogWatch is an initative run by Hampshire Police to encourage dog walkers to be pro-active and vigilant in their area whilst out walking their dogs. Do you know any local dog walking groups, charities, organisations/business in your area that can help promote this scheme? Please ask them to get in touch or
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in partnership with Hampshire County Council Children’s Services have launched a campaign aimed at parents to raise awareness of child exploitation and offer help on how to see the signs, what to do and where to get help. Child exploitation is happening
Hampshire Constabulary’s Child Abuse Investigations Team want to give you a brief insight into child-centred policing and how together we can help keep children safe. It is their commitment to provide children and young people with a first-class policing response that is child-centred and part of an integrated and effective partnership approach. The
Being able to give your precise location in an emergency can save vital time and lives. Make sure you’re prepared by downloading the free What3Words app so you can help us and other emergency services know exactly where the emergency is. You download the free app here: https://app.what3words.com/emergency-preparedness For more information about using