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Despite Laura’s determination and bravery, there were still challenges along the way. “I was still studying at Sheffield Hallam at the time of my accident, and whilst recovering I still wanted to finish my course. As you can imagine, it was really tough as I was in a lot of pain, and in no fit state to be traveling anywhere. I spent a lot of time virtually attending my
When asked about her goals, and dreams
for her companyLaura told us:
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Since 10 December last year to date 17 reports of courier fraud have than £135,000.
During the incidents the victims have received a call from someone cl use of the victim’s bank card.
Paul Wenlock from the force’s economic crime unit, said: “We are gr victim’s trust over a period of a few weeks and ensuring they don’t s
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ople were duped out of large sums of money after being contacted by bogus police
been received by the force. With seven of those victims suffering losses of more
aiming to be a police officer who’s investigating counterfeit currency or fraudulent
owing increasingly concerned about these types of offences. Suspects are gaining the peak to anyone about the calls. They sound genuine and victims feel they have no
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> FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SUPPORTERS ACROSS ENG & WALES
“I don’t want people to feel negative, and
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I don’t want people to struggle. I simply want to help as many people as I can - and I feel through AMBITION, I can help as many people as possible.”
re growing increasingly concerned about these types of offences. Suspects are gaining the
PC 4706 Jodie Neal on festive patrol
’t speak to anyone about the calls. They sound genuine and victims feel they have no
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With lockdown restrictions being pCrougnretesstivheolrypleif.teYdoupreolopclealhbaevaetbteeamn getting together
Leicestershire Police have been analysing and CID teams continue to investigate since I started it back in August of 2021,
outside and are starting to return to higher levels of ‘in person’ gatherings. However, we
how they can put the right resources in the all burglaries that have occurred. If you and although our foundation has been
know from research that approximately 55% of people feel anxious or apprehensive about
right place at the right time to prevent and think you have seen something suspicious planted in Leicestershire, we are already
socialising without restrictions, with women feeling this the most. We also know that about 12
detect burglary. or may have CCTV of any incidents that expanding out into Sheffield, Derby,
million people feel closer to their neighbours than pre-Covid. Supporting our communities to
OperationFortune,runningintheHinckley have occurred please report this to us
Nottinghamshire and beyond.”
move from virtual to more ‘in person’ contact is vital to maintaining the increased connectedness.
and Blaby area since last September, has via our website or by calling 101. PC Ambition work with schools and
seen increased proactive police patrols, Jodie spent most of her festive period on alternative provisions and can provide
This month we launch our first ever Neighbourhood Watch Annual Insights Survey for members and non-
leading to 32 arrests and 19 properties dedicated patrols focusing on burglaries PE cover/support and Sport Intervention
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searched for stolen material. Stolen often working into the early hours. services, lunchtime and after school clubs.
with forces across the country to ensure any intelligence identified during investigations is shared.
better understand public perception of Neighbourhood Watch, and how satisfied members are with their
property has been recovered including In Your Community - Beat Surgery You can learn more about Ambition by
“A number of warnings have been issued about these crimes but we know not everyone accesses social media or the internet, so we are asking the public
experience of Neighbourhood Watch.
to help us by informing their neighbours or relatives about these offences.
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we know not everyone accesses social media or the internet, so we are asking the public
immediately.”
them in this way. If they aoreucalrledctheoy smhoumld diusconnietctitehescallwstraiitghhtawatyhaned mantra ‘Listen. Talk. Do’. Find more details on page 3.
University lectures whilst drafting up the business plan.”
Despite this adversity, Laura graduated with First Class Honors, and was also awarded with the Inspirational Student of the Year Award, 2021.
Further advice about these offences can be found on https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/courier-fraud some occasions calls can remain connected.
Yours sincerely
John Hayward-Cripps,
CEO - Neighbourhood Watch Network
nies, who unknowingly accept the job. We would ask that people remain vigilant and if e collecting these from if they have any suspicions to report them to the police
As always please share with us the great work that you are doing, by emailing enquiries@ourwatch.org.uk. w.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/courier-fraud
INSIDE:
Neighbourhood Watch Week
5th - 11th June
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that neighbourliness and community spirit are just as important as ever.
Neighbourhood Watch Week 2021 is an opportunity for us to build on the existing and new neighbourly relationships built throughout the pandemic. It is a time for us to cement these connections and work together to make positive change in our communities.
This year we are Talk. Do.’ with ou more. Find out m
encouraging you to ‘Listen.
0116 332 2813 r activity guides, resources and
hello@paragonsalessolutions.co.uk
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