Hello! My name is PC Ged Kirkbright and I am a Crime Reduction Officer working in Middlesbrough. I have been in the Police Service for over 25 years and have worked in most departments.
My current role as a Crime Reduction Officer is to reduce crime across Middlesbrough and work closely with my colleagues across the Cleveland area. Our core responsibility is to reduce burglary and autocrime which we do in various ways including visiting victims of crime to offer advice and assistance.
We also work with other agencies (including the Local Authority, Partnerships and the Voluntary Sector) and are always looking for new ways to get our message on preventing crime across.
Hence, I have started this Blog and over the coming weeks and months, I will be updating these pages with advice and pointers on preventing crime and reducing the fear of crime so be sure to check back often.
If you would like to get in touch with me about this Blog, please use the feedback form.
To contact your local Crime Reduction Officer for the Hartlepool, Stockton and Redcar and Cleveland areas please visit the Crime Reduction section.
December 2011
Let’s keep Crime down with a few ideas for keeping safe and secure over the Festive period….
12 Crime Prevention Tips for Christmas
1. Use Secure Parking – look for Park Mark Safer Parking scheme
2. Remember to remove all valuables (don’t leave them in the glove box!)
3. Keep handbag/wallet with you at all times
4. Don’t carry large amounts of cash – use cards or cheques when shopping
5. When using cards – cover your PIN number… never tell anyone your PIN number –ever!
6. When returning to your car - be aware of your surroundings and who is hanging about
7. Don’t put shopping in your car then resume shopping … someone might be watching and target your car
8. If you’re going to socialise at pubs or parties, travel with someone else and use registered taxis. Remember - Stay together
9. Watch your drink – be aware of drink spiking or drinking beyond your limit
10. Keep to main roads and busy areas (usually covered by CCTV!)
11. Use cash machines in daylight or before you go out (not late at night).
12. Keep safe and stay crime free!
Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy New Year!
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