This report covers progress made by our local policing unit in dealing with
the priorities for our Community Council area during May 2020.
COVID 19 – UPDATE
Common misunderstandings – Businesses / Venues breaching the
Regulations. This is a matter for Local Authorities via their Trading
Standards Officers to enforce. These officers can be supported by the
Health & Safety Executive and/or Police Scotland if required.
Businesses/Venues are responsible for appropriate measures being in place to
ensure appropriate hygiene / social distancing within their premises for staff
/ customers. Any breaches should be raised with the business or reported
to Local Authority to progress.
More details can be found on the following Scottish Government Website which
lays out what is permitted with this new phase introduced as of 29 May 2020.
Community Policing Priorities
Antisocial behaviour, Violence and Disorder:
Police are investigating a smashed window to a communal door in the Craigielea
area. This appears isolated to the immediate area and Police are
following a positive line of enquiry.
Acquisitive Crime:
Police are investigating reports of an Attempted Theft in the Mannofield area
on the 12th May where a person tried to force entry to a letterbox.
Enquiries are ongoing.
I would encourage all members of the public to be vigilant and report any
suspicious activity to Police on 101 or 999 if an emergency, remembering to
provide as much detail/descriptions of persons as possible.
Road Safety & Road Crime:
In the Braeside area some fencing was damaged as a result of dangerous
driving, two people were traced and charged with a number of road traffic
offences.
We continue to work with partners in response to specific complaints in terms
of road traffic offences and to make use of antisocial behaviour
legislation. Residents in the areas affected by antisocial driving are
encouraged to contact Police on 101 at the time to report incidents in order
for us to take positive action.
Community Engagement & Reassurance
Shut Out Scammers
They are setting up fake websites selling products and offering ‘cures’ or
testing kits. Scammers have also been setting up bogus websites asking for
donations for victims or promoting awareness and prevention tips. Cold callers
have been contacting organisations suggesting they must have specific measures
in place by a certain deadline.
To help members of the public protect themselves from becoming a victim of
fraud we advise:
- Be vigilant and on guard if someone turns up unexpectedly
- Identity cards can be faked – phone the company to verify their identity
- Never let people try to persuade you to let them into your home even if they are asking for or offering help – they may not be genuine. If someone is persistent, ask them to call at another time and arrange for a friend or family member to be with you
- Don’t feel embarrassed - genuine callers expect you to be careful
- Never provide any personal data such as your full name, address and date of birth – scammers can use this information to steal your identity
- Don’t keep large amounts of money in your home
- If in doubt, don’t answer the door.
- Never feel pressured into making a decision on the spot. Any legitimate trader/helper will be happy to return at a later date
- Never be afraid to say ‘No thank you’ and close the door
- Be sceptical if you receive an email, text or WhatsApp message about the Coronavirus, and never click on any attachments or links
- Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into donating money, and never make donations by cash or gift card, or send money through transfer agents such as Western Union or Moneygram
- Remember, it’s your home. There’s no reason why anyone should ever enter your home against your wishes
Who can help me?
- To report a crime call 101 or in an emergency 999.
- If you have concerns about a purchase that you have made, contact Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000. – www.advice.scot
- Further information on dealing with scams and fraud is available from our partner sites, who can offer further information, support and advice:
- For free message alerts from key information providers regarding incidents and crime prevention in your area, go to Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
- Get to know some of the most common fraud techniques in The Little Book of Big Scams
- Want advice on your consumer rights? Contact Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000
- Are you a victim or witness to a crime looking for free, confidential support? Call Victim Support Scotland on 0800 160 1985
- To report a matter to Trading Standards call 0808 164 6000
- Report scammers and fraudsters ANONYMOUSLY at Crimestoppers
- Care and Repair Scotland offers help and advice on assisting the aged and disabled to feel safe and secure in their homes
- For safety advice and to request a free fire safety visit, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- The Telephone Preference Service can help cut out unwanted sales, spam and scam phone calls
Also available are the three following contact email addresses for the West
End:
The primary purpose of these e-mail addresses is for residents to report
non-criminal queries, such as passing attentions, information, advice and
non-criminal quality of life issues, such as youth annoyance. These e-mail
addresses are not for reporting crimes or offences. The process for reporting
any crimes or offences is to call 101, where our Service Centre will log the
call on our Command and Control system and allocate the incident to our area.
Using this process negates the possibility of the report being missed and also
ensures that the caller’s details, addresses and telephone numbers are noted
for our awareness and response.
Should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to discuss
these with the Officer attending your Community Council Meeting or by emailing
the above e-mail addresses or our Service Centre. It is not necessary to
wait until the meeting and your local CPT Inspector, PI Sim welcomes your
contact.
Contact Us
Please also remember you can communicate with us using any of the following:
🕾 101 – Non emergency
🖱 Email - *****CPT@Scotland.pnn.police.uk
🖱 Facebook – www.facebook.com/NorthEastPoliceDivision
🖱 Web – www.scotland.police.uk
🕾 999 – Emergency
🕾 0800 555 111 - Crimestoppers
