Chelmsford Rural West

Update

***BEAT MOBILE NUMBER***
The beat mobile number for Chelmsford Rural West NPT is 07817 454525.
This mobile is shared by the other beat areas in Chelmsford, so please state what area you live in, or your local officers' name when you call or leave a message.

***NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION PANEL (NAP) MEETINGS***
The Rural NAP meeting was held in February 2012 and another one will be planned for August 2012. Please keep an eye on our events page to find out the date for the next Rural NAP meeting.
Due to low attendance at the Writtle NAP meetings - it has been decided that there will no longer be a Neighbourhood Action Panel meeting for the village of Writtle. However, in order to continue serving the community and making sure your local team is available to you; we have increased the amount of beat surgeries at the library on The Green, Writtle. Please see details of when these are on our events section.

**PARADISE PARK***
Paradise Park now has a new gate attached to the front of the car park. This gate only works when an electronic tag is used. Therefore, if you do not have possession of an electronic tag but wish to use the facilities you have to do so by parking your vehicles along paradise road. Please ensure however that your park in a considerate manner for the residents in that road.

***DOG CONTROL***
Writtle Parish Council have made a Dog Control Order under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 making it an offence not to remove dog faeces deposited by a dog for which he or she is responsible within the parish of Writtle.
Can we also remind the public that dogs are excluded from Paradise Road Playing Fields. Police will be conducting regular patrols in the area and those found breach of the Dog Control Order may be liable to prosecution.

***SECURITY***
With the summer soon approaching and people opening windows for fresh and cool air - please remember to shut all of these windows when you leave your house. There has been an increase in burglaries across the county. Please can everyone be extra vigilant when out and about. Please ensure that your premises are left secured with all windows and doors locked when you leave. Do not leave valuable items on display. We would like to remind everyone that good home security is critical to prevent these crimes from happening. Just pulling the handle on your PVC door up does not always secure your door - it needs to be double locked. The harder you make it for burglars the less likely it is they will bother targeting your house. If you would like a member of your local policing team to come to you and offer you a home security assessment and security advice, please contact your local team.

***BOGUS CALLERS***
There have been a number of reported incidents to police whereby persons are impersonating staff from banks and explaining to residents that there are problems with their bank accounts. Persons then ask residents to hand over their bank cards and pin numbers and advise them that a new bank card will be delivered. This then gives the people all the equipment and information they need in order to obtain money from your account. Essex Police advise all persons to never hand over their bank details to any person who asks for it at the door. Under no circumstances will any bank ask for customers to hand over their bank details.

Essex Police urge all persons to report any suspicious activity they see to them via the contact details on this site.
Be vigilant and do not open yourselves up to be a victim.

***COLD CALLERS***
We have had a number of incidents recently whereby persons are knocking on residents doors either claiming to be from charities or local businesses. Please be advised that although the majority of these people are carrying out legitimate work, some may not be. Please ensure that if someone knocks on your door, that you request ID from them - all genuine callers will be able to present you with correct ID. If you are still unsure, they should be able to provide you with a telephone number to confirm their identity. Don't get caught out - if your suspicious - check it out!

***COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH***

Essex Police urge all persons that wish to make a reduction in speeding vehicles in your area, then join your local Community Speed Watch. This is a voluntary project that allows members of the local community to go out to the roads that are suffering with speeding vehicles, and using a speed monitoring device capture peoples speed. If you feel you have a problem with speed in your area and wish to take part in reducing this problem; please contact a member of your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.