Police Report - July 2022

This police report covers progress made in dealing with area priorities during July 2022.

"Community Policing Priorities

Antisocial behaviour, Violence and Disorder:
Officers continue to carry out patrols in areas we know have historically had reports of anti-social behaviour in addition to responding to calls of these nature. 

This month we have had one such call from staff at the International School Aberdeen, reporting on the evening of Tuesday 5 th July, young persons had climbed the fence and entered the football pitches, when asked to leave they became abusive. Officers attended however the young persons had left.

We have liaised with staff at the school and linked them in with our Crime Reduction team to carry out a site visit, with a view to providing advice/guidance on how to make the pitches more secure. In the interim officers will continue to provide patrols in the area.

Acquisitive Crime:
Between Saturday 23rd and Tuesday 26th July an attempt was made to gain entry to a garage on Morningfield lane. Enquiries are ongoing and it appears the only garage to have been attempted. It is a reminder that thieves continue to be active in and across the City. 

Everyone is encouraged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to Police as soon as possible. 

We can take simple steps to protect our property, such as keeping property / vehicles secure at all times, keeping valuables out of sight, motion sensor or timed lighting and/or installation of CCTV.

Road Safety & Road Crime:

There have been no specific incidents of note in relation to Road Safety / Road Crime this month. 

We continue to work with partners in response to specific complaints in terms of road traffic offences. Residents in the areas affected by antisocial driving are encouraged to contact Police on 101 at the time, to report incidents and provide as much description as possible of the vehicle(s)/person(s) in order for us to take positive action.

Community Engagement & Reassurance

With the better weather we are seeing more motorcyclists and Pedal Cyclists on the 

roads as such we thought we would include some advice for both this month, more information can be found on the Police Scotland internet site.

Road safety advice (Motorcyclists)

A lot of collisions and deaths in Scotland involve motorbikes.

Motorbike riders are more vulnerable on the roads than car drivers. Weather conditions changing, speeding and poor judgement in overtaking all add to that danger.

There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of crashing: 
 Take time on bends on country roads
 Take extra care at junctions
 Take care when overtaking
 Only overtake when it is safe
 Know your motorcycle and what to do if you feel like you are losing control.

Clothing is important for you being seen and for your safety. During the day you should ensure you are wearing bright colours over your protective clothing. In the evening reflective clothing should be worn. A helmet is required by law.

Being safe on the road (Pedal Cyclists)

Many collisions happen to cyclists because car drivers don't see them until it is too late. This problem is worse at night and when the weather is bad. By wearing the right clothing, drivers will be more likely to see you.

Bright and fluorescent materials should be worn in the daytime and reflective materials at night. Fluorescent clothing allows drivers to see you a lot easier than dark clothing. In order to be seen at night, you will need to wear reflective clothing. This reflects the light back at the drivers. This allows them to see you. 

Reflective material is available as self-adhesive strips, stickers etc. It can easily be attached to clothes and other items such as bags. 

Wearing a helmet may help protect your head if you are involved in a collision. Make sure this is fitted properly.

Maintaining your bike will make sure your bike is roadworthy. This will protect you on the road. Below are a few things you should be checking:

 Brakes - fix them so they can be used with only a small amount of pressure
 Tyres – inflated to the correct pressure
 Chain – tension checked, clean and oiled
 Steering – headset correctly adjusted
 Reflector(s) – clean and ensure they are on view to other road users
 Lights - At night your bike must have a white front and your red back lights lit.

Your bike must also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85).

White front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen. Flashing lights are allowed. It is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas without street lighting use a steady front lamp.

What to do if you’re involved in a collision with a motor vehicle?

Advice if you are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle.

 Get off the road and get to a safe place
 Stay calm
 Seek medical attention if required
 If you are injured or you suspect that an offence has occurred, you should report the incident to the Police
 Report this as soon as possible and within 24 hours (call 101 or attend at your local station)

 If there is a bad injury or the road is blocked, call 999 requesting the police or ambulance attendance
 The driver of a motor vehicle must stop and provide their name, address and the name and address of the vehicle owner.
 They must also provide the vehicle registration number (Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988)
 If the driver does not stop, note the registration number of any vehicles involved. Take details of any additional witnesses before contacting the police.

Visit Cycling Scotland for Safety and Training Videos

Children and bikes
When your child is learning to ride their bike take some time to teach them road safety skills:

 Teach your child how to check their bike is safe to use
 Make sure the bike is the right size for your child
 Make sure your child has a helmet which fits and is worn correctly (it should not be pushed too far back on the head)
 Helmets must be properly fastened and secure
 Make sure your child wears high-visibility clothing.
 Let your child know which roads they are allowed to cycle on
 Teach your child what hazards they should be aware of
 When out and about with your child look at cyclists and talk about how easy they are to see.

Find out if cycle training for your child is available in your area by visiting the Bike Ability Scotland website.

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