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Our Local Priorities in your Neighbourhood are :
- Morley: Anti-social behaviour outside Morrisons, Windsor Court, Monday to Friday between 6pm and 9pm. Saturday and Sunday between 5pm and 6pm.
- Morley:Anti-social behaviour on Scatcherd Lane near the Rugby and Cricket Clubs every evening between 5pm and 9pm.
Latest News
Free burglar alarm? (29.7.10)
Recently a company stating they are from the National Crime Research Group has contacted residents in Leeds advertising free burglar alarms.
The company is believed to be under investigation by Trading Standards.
If you require a burglar alarm please make sure the installation company you choose is approved by the NSI(National Security Inspectorate)and is an SIA(Security Industry Authority)approved contractor.
Check all costs including installation and monitoring and always get at least three quotes.
If you require advice or further information regarding home security Please contact your local Crime Reduction Officer.
Appeal: Unique jewellery stolen in Morley burglary (22.7.10) City and Holbeck CID are urging members of the public to be on the look-out for three unique pieces of jewellery stolen in a burglary in Morley recently.
The items include a Happy Diamonds Chopard white gold ring containing 17 diamonds and bearing the serial number 3007528, a Louis Vuitton large Clous ring in white gold which bears the serial number F35/14/I/0045/0151/OHD and can be found on the Louis Vuitton website under its product ID of Q9107A, and an Omega Constellation men’s wristwatch bearing the number 57426505 and the reference 14757100.
Anyone with information about the three items is asked to contact DC Charles Maloney at City and Holbeck CID on 0845 6060606.
Gareth and SID are out and about again (21.7.10)
On Tuesday 20 July PCSO Gareth Devaney utilised the Speed Indicating Device (SID) again on Glen Road in company with Councillors Judith Elliott, Terry Grayshon, Shirley Varley and the treasurer of the Glen Residents association.
A number of drivers were advised about their driving. The Councillors found it informative and worthwhile, enabling them to get a better picture of the problem which the Residents Association had brought to light.
CASAC helps make homes safer (13.7.10)
CASAC- Community Action and Support Against Crime- gives comprehensive advice and practical Crime Prevention solutions in the Leeds area.
Click here to link to their site
Chris catches the culprits (13.7.10)
At 11.30pm on Saturday 10 July PCSO Chris Long was on high bike patrol in the Morley area with PCSO Tom Doolan. He was flagged down by a member of public on Ingle Avenue, who reported four males who were drunk in the street and smashing wing mirrors off cars.
A local resident had witnessed his neighbour’s car’s driver’s side wing mirror being kicked off by one of the youths. He explained to PCSO Long that there was a female with the males, and one of the males looked in a rage, and threw a can of beer at her. He told PCSO Long that the males had made off in the direction of Ingle Crescent. PCSO Long alerted PCSO Doolan to assist him in an area search for the males.
The youths were described as all white males, approximately 15-17years of age.
PCSO Long sighted two males stood on Ingle Crescent who matched the descriptions of two of the four males, the males were smoking and said that they had been having a party and had been drinking, also saying they had not left the house all evening.
PCSO Long went back to the damaged motor vehicle where another member of the public pointed out another vehicle which had a wing mirror smashed off further up Ingle Avenue.
There was blood on the vehicle around the area of the damage.
Along with his colleague PCSO Tom Doolan, PCSO Long checked the hands of each youth. One had a deep cut on his hand and there were rags in the kitchen of his house soaked in blood, he stated he had cut himself on a beer can.
PC Gareth Bennett was asked to attend and speak with the injured youth, who later confessed to committing the damage on one of the vehicles by punching the wing mirror off, leading to the cut on his hand. All other youths denied knowledge of the damage on the other car.
Morley NPT is working hard to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Morley area and these officers were pleased to be able to apprehend the youth who will now be charged with Criminal Damage.
Appeal: Serious Assault - Peel St, Morley (8.7.10) City and Holbeck CID are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault which occurred outside a Morley nightclub.
A 26 year old man from Huddersfield was stood with a friend outside Jak's Nightclub on Peel Street between 3 and 3.15am on Sunday, 13 June, when they were approached by a group of three men and three women.
The man's friend became involved in an altercation with the group, and when the man intervened he was beaten and knocked to the ground.
He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment to serious facial injuries but has since been discharged.
Following the incident the group is thought to have walked away from the club and along Commercial Street.
One of the men in the group is described as being well built and had dark hair, in his mid-twenties. He wore dark blue jeans and had his shirt off.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the group walking along Commercial Street, or has information which can assist enquiries, is asked to contact DC Sara James on 0845 6060606.
Appeal: Help trace relatives of Rodney Arquette (6.7.10) Help is needed to help trace relatives of Rodney Arquette who has died.
Mr Arquette, who was 55 years old of Glen Road, Morley, was found deceased at his home address on Saturday 26 June.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
It is believed that Mr Arquette has two sons who may live in Leeds.
Any relative or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a family member is asked to contact the HM Coroners Office in Leeds on 0113 3970602.
Get Hooked on Fishing not Drugs or Crime (29.6.10)
This year’s annual fishing competition run by West Yorkshire Police will be held on Saturday 7 August on the Calder and Hebble canal, between Wakefield and Horbury.
This event, which is open to young people under the age of 18, is an initiative to introduce youngsters to the sport and to reduce anti-social behaviour.
There are two sections - under 18s and under 15s.
The match is not solely aimed at experienced anglers but also those fishing for the first time are more than welcome.
The day starts with the draw at 6am at Bishopgarth restaurant followed by breakfast at 7-30am.
Fishing starts at 10-30am to 2-30pm, returning to Bishopgarth for the results. In the past even anglers that have not caught anything have netted a prize in the lucky peg draw.
We are also looking for people to help run the event, even if you have never fished you can help run the bank and record the weights of fish caught by the anglers.
Application forms are available from Anne Show at Local Policing, Wakefield on 01924 292271
Wakefield Angling club are holding some taster days where youngsters can have a go at fishing. These tasters last for 30 minutes and everything is provided including the Environments fishing licence required for the taster session.
The first taster day is on Friday 6 August at Newmillerdam starting at 10am to 3-30pm.
Wakefield Angling club will be holding two more taster days this year, for information please contact the club president on 01924 823924.
SID’s in Town again (29.6.10) Yesterday morning between 8 and 9am PCSO Gareth Devaney took the SID (Speed Indicating Device) out onto Glen Road, Morley along with a member of Glen Residents’ Association following concerns being raised at the last Glen Residents’ Meeting that drivers were regularly speeding on Glen Road.
23 speeding motorists were recorded, they will all receive warning letters.
Gareth and Diane go back to school (29.6.10)
PC Diane Cole and PCSO Gareth Devaney visited Newlands Primary School on Friday 25 June to speak to the reception class about what Police Officers do.
Morley & Bruntcliffe
PC Richard Gunther
PC Dean Lazenby
PC Andy Webster
PCSO Gareth Devaney
PCSO Lisa Steele
PCSO Joanna Taylor
PCSO Alex Oldfield
PCSO Alex Goodall
PCSO Chris Long
PCSO Mark Edkins
PCSO Louise MacGregor
PCSO Jordan Howson
Morley NPT Anti Social Behaviour Officer PC Claire Kendrick can be contacted on 0113 2382098
Morley NPT Crime Reduction Officer Keith Pape can be contacted on 0113 2382024
Contact Points
Morley NPT would like to meet as many local people as possible so we are pleased to announce four new Contact Points across the area.
From Monday 29 March officers will be available at the following local libraries:
• Gildersome Library, Town Street, Gildersome
Mondays from 2pm – 3pm
• Morley Library, Commercial Street, Morley
Tuesdays from 1pm – 2pm
• Ardsley and Tingley Library, 213a Bradford Road, Tingley
Wednesdays from 10am-11am
• Drighlington Library, Moorland Road, Drighlington
Fridays from 2pm -3pm
Please come along to meet your local officers and tell them what the Policing issues are in your neighbourhood.
Home Visits
If you are unable to attend a PACT meeting, Morley NPT are still committed to dealing with your problems by paying you a personal visit at your home address. All you have to do if you have a problem that you would like to discuss is contact Morley NPT on 0113 2382035 - a member of the team will make an appointment to visit you at your home address at a time and date to suit you. If there is no one in the office at the time of your call, you can leave a message on the answer machine and a member of Morley NPT will get back to you.
Morley Police Station
The Morley Police Station Help desk is open from 8am - 8pm every weekday from Monday to Friday, and from 10am - 6pm Saturdays. The Help Desk is closed Sundays.
Please remember that although the help desk has specific hours of opening to the general public, Morley Police Station has Police Officers that work and patrol from it 24hrs a day, seven days a week throughout the year.
Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team can be contacted on 0113 2382035. Officers may well be out on patrol so please leave a message and someone will call you back.
In an emergency, always dial 999.
To contact the main police switchboard for non-urgent enquiries, ring 0845 6060606.
If you have information about a crime, you could also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Your call is free and you may qualify for a reward.
Email Address
Morley Neighbourhood Policing Team now has the following email address: cacommunity@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Prior to sending an email, you must consider the following options in order that your issue is dealt with in the most appropriate manner:
· Does your message relate to an emergency? If so dial 999.
· Does your message relate to an ongoing incident which requires police attention? If so dial 0845 6060606
· Do you want to pass anonymous information relating to a crime? If so contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Please include your name, address, contact telephone number and as much detail about the problem as possible. Please note that this e-mail system is only checked by us on weekdays. You will receive an acknowledgement via email to say that we have received and are dealing with your email.
Visit the West Yorkshire Beatcrime website :-
http://www.beatcrime.info/ - where you can use your postcode to obtain crime figures for your local neighbourhood.
You can also check police performance in your local area - with detailed information over a period of 12 months displayed in tables and graphs.
The site was conceived and funded by West Yorkshire Police Authority and developed in conjunction with West Yorkshire Police.
PC Kevin Oates is the Morley NPT Safer Schools Officer for Bruntcliffe and Woodkirk High Schools.
PC Oates works with Morley High Schools, arranging and conducting inputs to the students, these involve citizenship, weapons awareness, drugs and general overall safety. He also works closely with individuals and their parents/carers, attending joint agency meetings offering support and advice where required.
He does not criminalise the young people but points out the consequences of making the wrong choices and how this could affect the rest of their lives.
His main aim is to remove barriers between the young people and the police, by outlining the difficult role of the police but by also engaging with the students and requesting their assistance in making our communities a safer place to live and work.
Afterdark Project This event occurs at Jak’s Nightclub, Peel Street, Morley, offering six events yearly, Christmas and Summer, where the young people can get dressed up and have a great evening out. It is run by the Police and School Staff.
Theirspace 11 - 17
Launched in July 2009 involving Police, Local Councillors, Youth Workers, Extended Service’s, and Jak’s Club, Peel Street, Morley. This is an afternoon club held between 3-30 and 6pm on Tuesdays which offers pool, internet, Wii games, music drinks and snacks. All within a safe environment where youngsters can obtain advice and help if required.
What is Anti-Social Behaviour?
A course of conduct, committed by an individual, which causes another, who is not resident within the same household, to suffer harassment, alarm and distress.
The behaviour involved can consist of any persistent act which results in the quality of life of another being affected in some way. The type of incident and its effect upon an individual can and does vary with each person.
How the ASB Unit can assist you
Members of the public are able to discuss any persistent or serious anti-social behaviour with the unit's officer PC Claire Thornton or the Leeds City Council ASB Unit. Both units work hand in hand to combat reports of this nature.
What is an ASBO?
An ASBO is a local authority measure designed to prevent an individual or group from travelling to certain areas, wearing clothes likely to aide criminal disguise or behaving in a manner likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Anyone over age 10 can be liable and the minimum length of time an order will last is 2 years. There is no upper time limit.
Neighbourhood Watch Co ordinator
Diane Winder
Neighbourhood Watch
Establishing a Neighbourhood Watch in your area will not only reduce crime but reduce the opportunity for crime to occur. Neighbourhood Watch encourages closer communities with residents looking out for each other's property.
It's not time consuming just a few like-minded residents getting together can make such a difference in any area. It lets the offender know that residents are supporting one another and there is no place for then in your community.
For further information please contact Diane Winder Divisional Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator at Morley Police Station on 0113 2382045.
The Morley & District Crime Reduction Officer
Keith Pape MBE
The Morley & District Community Safety Panel (formally known as the Morley Crime Prevention Panel) actively works in partnership with the local police in helping to reduce crime and the fear of crime.
The Panel, which obtained Charitable Status in 2007, is chaired by Cllr Robert Finnigan and meet on a bi-monthly basis to discuss crime prevention issues and to develop initiatives / projects which may assist in the reduction of crime and the fear of crime within the Morley NPT area.
To help reduce crime, the Panel offer a number of security products for sale that are available from Morley Police Station at hugely discounted prices.
The DISKLOK steering wheel security device has been a popular product with over 1500 being sold to date. Three sizes are available; Small, Medium and Large in high visibility yellow or the new polished chrome finishes.
The R.R.P for the products range from £79.99 to £109.99
The Panel prices are; SMALL.....£45.00, MEDIUM...£65.00, LARGE.....£65.00
STOP PRESS….Limited time only.
Residents of the Morley NPT area can make a further saving by completing a £15.00 discount voucher at time of purchase from Morley Police Station. Proof of residence is required and a maximum number of 2 DISKLOKS can be purchased for that particular address.
The sale of the SHED BAR has resulted in an impressive reduction in the number of reported shed burglaries.The SHED BAR provides a visible deterrent that secures both the hinge side of the shed door as well as the opening side. The Panel continue to raise funding in order to be able to offer the SHED BAR to the local people at a subsidised rate.
R.R.P and selling price from the manufacturers is £53.80.
The Panel price to residents of the Morley NPT area is only £25.00.
Tthe Panel also offers the SHED ANCHOR BAR, which is internally fitted inside sheds and garages and is used in conjunction with a PLASTIC COATED STEEL BRAIDED DOUBLE LOOPED CABLE & PADLOCK.
The items can be sold separately; however, further savings are made when bought as a package.
The Panel prices are;
SHED ANCHOR BAR (inc bolts & security nuts)...£15.00
2.1m LOOPED CABLE.........................................£6.00
4.5m LOOPED CABLE.......................................£10.00
PADLOCK...........................................................£6.00
Package 1 (Bar, 2.1m cable & padlock etc)..........£25.00
Package 2 (Bar, 4.5m cable & padlock etc)..........£29.00
A selection of
BATTERY-OPERATED ALARMS is also available.
The
BIKE ALARM is a motion-detecting device that learns it
s environment and then when a possible theft is detected it sounds a warning. If the theft continues then the alarm continues to sound.
Features include;
Armed & disarmed using a key
Batteries supplied and pre-fitted
Universal fixing to suit all types of bikes
Powerful 130dBs alarm
Smart Technology detects motion
Black in colour
Price £10.00
The
KEY FOB PIR ALARM is an easy to install and operate intruder alarm with a built in PIR motion sensor. Suitable for Sheds / Garag
es / Caravans etc
Features include;
Key Fob controlled
Entry / exit delay
PIR and a magnetic contact (2m cable) activated
130 dBs Siren
Batteries and fixings supplied
Compatible with EXTERNAL SIREN
Price £15.00 The
KEYPAD PIR ALARM is an easy to install and operate i
ntruder alarm with a built in PIR motion sensor. Suitable for Sheds / Garages / Caravans etc
Features include;
4 digit keypad code controlled
Entry / exit delay
PIR and a magnetic contact (2m cable) activated
130 dBs Siren
Batteries and fixings supplied
Compatible with EXTERNAL SIREN
Price £12.00
The
EXTERNAL SIREN is an Optional External Siren is an additional visual deterrent to intruders.
Features include;
10m tamper proof cable with plug in connector
130 dBs Siren
Batteries included
Price £6.00
The
DEFENDER ALL PURPOSE ALARM is a versatile alarm which can be used in a variety of applications.
Features include;
130 dBs Siren, with traditional ripcord or keyring activation
Independent torch and panic functions
Bag attachment suitable for Handbags etc
Batteries supplied and pre fitted
Price £3.00
SMARTWATER is an easy to use forensic coding security system which deters criminals from stealing your property. It is a clear liquid solution which carries a unique forensic code, similar to a DNA profile. By using
SMARTWATER, your property is registered on to a National Security Register.
The normal price of the household kits purchased direct from
SMARTWATER is over £43.00 however, SmartWater Technology Ltd have agreed to allow Neighbourhood Watch Groups the opportunity of purchasing household kits from their local police at
£15.00 per kit.
The
GARAGE GUARDIAN security locks offer a strong visible d
eterrent in improving the level of security afforded to Up & Over doors. The pack comes complete with a pair of ‘keyed alike’ security locks, drill bit and nuts & bolts.
The manufacturers R.R.P and selling price is £73.23
The Panel price to local residents is
only £30.00 The
MASTERLOCK KEYSAFE is constructed to deter attack from sawing and hammering and is highly weather resistant. The Keysafe is a good size and can accommodate all types of standard keys. To date over 1000 Keysafes have been fitted through the Panel scheme across the whole of Leeds leaving the occupants feeling safe and protected from possible sneak-ins.
The Panel prices are as follows;
Supply only and purchased from Morley Police Station...£20.00
Supply & Fit within the City & Holbeck Police Division...£35.00
Supply & Fit outside the City & Holbeck Police Division...£40.00
ALL PRICES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLISHING
CASAC helps make homes safer
CASAC- Community Action and Support Against Crime- gives comprehensive advice and practical Crime Prevention solutions in the Leeds area.
Click here to link to their site
Domestic Burglaries The Morley NPT area tends to suffer an above average number of domestic burglaries where entry has been gained through an unlocked or insecure door or an open window. Although currently recording less than one domestic burglary per day, a high percentage of those are committed by this method.
The advice is quite simple:
Please keep your doors and windows locked, even when you are in the property. Consider fitting a door chime to the door to alert you when the door is opened just in case you forget to lock it.
Take care not to leave items such as handbags, car and house keys, mobile phones etc on display as these may become a potential target.
In addition to the Sneak-ins, there have recently been a rise in burglaries being committed where the means of gaining entry to the property has been by way of breaking the Euro Cylinder Lock, the type of lock commonly used on uPVC doors (including Patio and French Doors) as well as some Composite doors.
If your property is fitted with such a lock, we suggest that you consider taking up the 'No obligation' Security Survey carried out by our partners, CASAC (Community Action & Support Against Crime) who will arrange for one of their Safety Engineers to call and advise accordingly on the latest security devices available to combat such attacks and improve your general security. To arrange an appointment please contact CASAC on 0113 3805650.
If you do not have an alarm system fitted, please consider getting one fitted.
The 'Bogus Caller'
We have recently seen an increase in the 'Bogus Caller' type of burglary, targeting the elderly / vulnerable members of our local community. Unfortunately this type of crime does occur with bogus callers varying in appearance and using a number of excuses to try and trick their way into people's homes.
The Water Board Official is one that is often used (checking for coloured water due to a problem in the area) or they are from the Council etc.
The aim of the bogus caller is to try and talk their way into your home, after all if they can walk through your front door after receiving an invite from you, why should they go to all the trouble of having to break into your property.
If you have elderly relatives or neighbours, frequently remind them of the dangers of Bogus Callers.
Remember.....
Before you open the door check to see who it is by looking through your front window or by using a door viewer if you have one.
· Consider asking a neighbour, relative or warden to help deal with the caller.
· Only open the door when you have put the chain on.
· Get a good look at their clothing, some official callers will have a uniform bearing their company or organisation logo.
· Utility services may operate a password system; contact your Branch to find out more.
· Suggest that the caller should come back later; you can then check their story by telephoning the organisation or company they claim to represent.
· Check any phone number they give you in your own telephone directory. Do not rely on the number on their card; it may be the number of their partner in crime.
· Always lock the back door before opening the front or vice versa. Bogus callers sometimes work in pairs; one caller could be distracting you at the front and the other sneaking in at the back.
· Let the police and your neighbours know if you have had a suspicious caller at the door.
· Locks and chains are only a deterrent if they are used!
· Emergency situations can arise; do not leave the door chain on all of the time as this may cause a delay. Only put the chain on before answering the door.
Remember if in doubt KEEP THEM OUT.
Bogus callers in all shapes and sizes, including children, are at work. Please do not let them trick you into letting them in. If you do not have a door chain or viewer consider having one fitted. Contact your local Crime Reduction Officer who can often arrange for them to be fitted free of charge.
Vehicle Crime
The number of incidents relating to theft from motor vehicles, can be reduced quite easily by remembering to remove ALL items from the vehicle whenever possible. This should include the Satellite Navigation cradles, making sure window suction marks are also removed from the windscreen.
To avoid the Theft of your vehicle, fit an additional quality steering lock such as the Disklok available from Morley, Holbeck & Millgarth Police Stations at the following prices: -
Small Disklok £45 each (r.r.p. £79.99)
Medium & Large Diskloks £65 each. (r.r.p. £99.99)
(see also Crime Prevention Products by clicking on link) http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/WYPNPT/area.asp?id=44#794
Burglaries of Sheds & Garages Although we continue to reduce the number of burglaries to sheds and garages within the Morley NPT area, they are a ‘perennial’ problem, which often increases around springtime.
The value of property stored in the sheds and garages is often much more than people imagine. Bicycles, lawnmowers and power tools are among the most common items.
Please review the level of security of your sheds & garages and if necessary take steps to improve the security.
Secure the hinges with coach bolts, as the standard screws are often easily withdrawn.
Fit quality locking devices such as the Shed Bar or the Garage Guardian, both of which are available to residents of Morley at discounted prices from Morley Police Station.
Samples of the security devices can be seen attached to the 'Shed/Garage trailer exhibit situated directly outside Morley Police Station. Remember to mark all your property with your postcode and house number.
Special features of the Security Shed on display outside Morley Police Station include:
• Security Hinges – coach bolted on to frame.
• Internally glazed security windows.
• Solid frame with vertical spars set at 12” intervals.
• Padlock protector.
Seek further advice from the Force's 'Shedache' campaign.
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