Soft Break and Enter – Lock it or Lose it!

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Have you heard the expression SOFT BREAK AND ENTER?

Recently, when speaking with our local Crime Prevention Officer, he explained that SOFT BREAK AND ENTER means a thief entering a home without forced entry. This comes about by household residents not securing their home correctly, leaving garage doors open, not securing the door from the garage to the house interior or otherwise leaving an entry point for criminals to enter by.

You have heard folk say, “It will not happen to me” and unfortunately it can.

This bad habit by householders means that money, handbags, vehicle keys or anything of value could be stolen, or even worse, come face to face with the person who wants to steal your property or even harm you.

You would have often heard the Police and NHW Volunteers use the expression LOCK IT OR LOSE IT. While this tends to apply to vehicle security it’s just as relevant (or more so) to your own home. This is not a slogan we take lightly and neither should householders; even when at home.

Residents, when home day or night, should secure their home. Make sure when you are in the backyard to ensure front of house is secured, that windows & doors are all locked, EVEN ON HOT DAYS. If you don’t have security screens fitted to your windows or doors then we strongly suggest inquiring into obtaining some.

It goes without saying when retiring for the night to check all entry points to make sure they are secure. We would even suggest double-checking. If you have children then also secure their bedroom windows. It has been known that intruders have gained entry to the home through a child’s bedroom window.

Now you know how important it is when we say LOCK IT OR LOSE IT. Practise good home security for your peace of mind and those in your household. Don’t let your neighbourhood become known as a soft target area

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New Traffic Crash Reporting Requirements in NSW

New Traffic Crash Reporting Requirements in NSW

New traffic crash reporting requirements in NSW

New traffic crash reporting requirements in NSW

From Wednesday 15 October 2014 police will only be required to attend and investigate crashes if they meet one or more of three criteria:

  1. Where a person is killed or injured;
  2. Parties fail to exchange particulars;
  3. A driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Drivers involved in traffic crashes where their vehicle needs to be towed (when none of the above criteria apply) can now organise their own tow, leave the area and later report the crash to the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

In addition drivers will no longer need to report minor collisions to police even for insurance purposes.

The new streamlined process is part of a red-tape reduction initiative to better manage crashes on NSW roads.

More information can be found in the NSW Police media release.

Minister Praises Stronger Partnership Between Police and Crime Commission

Minister Praises Stronger Partnership Between Police and Crime Commission

Michael Gallacher - Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Michael Gallacher – Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today praised the incredible efforts and success of the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission in ‘Strike Force Alistair’.

“This is only the beginning of a newly enhanced and stronger partnership between the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission in targeting organised crime,” Minister Gallacher said.

“The Government has reformed the Crime Commission with the foundation being a stronger relationship working side by side with the NSW Police Force.

“Today’s  result  confirms  that  together  the  NSW  Police  Force  and  the  Crime Commission are delivering exceptional results.

“The NSW Government applauds the efforts of everyone involved in this operation which has been relentless in smashing these criminal networks,” Minister Gallacher said.