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Charity No. 1072275Issue 8/2018

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LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

Roger and out

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Issued on 19/2/18 at 9:00 a.m.

Leicestershire Police’s Deputy Chief Constable is to retire next month (March) after a 30-year career in policing.

Roger Bannister joined the force as an Assistant Chief Constable in 2013, taking on the responsibility for crime investigation and management.

He was promoted to the role of Deputy Chief Constable in 2015, a role that has seen him hold national and regional responsibilities for aspects of covert policing and counter-terrorism, as well as hostage crisis negotiation and the Prevent programme.

He has also assisted the College of Policing as a senior assessor in helping to select future chief officers across the UK.

His five years with the force have seen him manage some major and high profile issues and incidents, whilst engaging with local communities and the public, both while on duty and in a social capacity.

Looking back at his time in Leicestershire, Roger said that one of his most rewarding – and saddest - experiences was leading the force response and investigation into the tragic murder of Antoin Akpom and four members of the same family who were murdered in a house fire in Leicester in September 2013.

He said: “After only a few months in the force I saw at first hand just how committed and professional force colleagues were in coming together to investigate the case, and at the same time receive such strong support from communities in doing so.

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“Everybody was absolutely determined to see justice for the victims and their families.”

Roger added: “As well as working alongside the Police and Crime Commissioner, councils, the probation service and other partners, I have found the local communities exceptionally engaging.

“I have been particularly grateful for the really warm welcome that my wife, Emma, and my young family have received.

“My twin boys, who are now 10, have visited so many events and occasions with me either on duty or socially, including the burial of King Richard III, the Rugby World Cup and of course Premier League football.

“We’ve absolutely loved it and I would like to thank local people for their support. I‘ve met some great people in and outside the force and probably made some lifelong friends. In retirement I have no doubt that my boys will keep me busy as we enjoy skiing, tennis, sailing and swimming.”

During his time with Leicestershire, Roger also played a prominent role in championing the force’s multiple award-winning film, “Kayleigh’s Love Story”.

Aimed at raising awareness of child sexual exploitation by telling the tragic story of schoolgirl Kayleigh Haywood, the five-minute film has been viewed more than 40 million times worldwide. It has led to scores of children making disclosures, so enabling police forces to better safeguard children from harm.

Roger, who was educated at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Gainsborough, began working in retail management in London before joining Lincolnshire Police in 1988, where he initially worked as a uniformed officer in Skegness.

He said: “My early ambition was to join the traffic department and drive a Vauxhall Senator but this aspiration didn’t get very far as a result of an unfortunate incident involving a very sandy beach and a patrol car.”

He went on to train as a detective in CID before spending much of his early career as a Detective Sergeant and Detective Inspector. He went on to qualify as a Senior Investigating Officer and led a number of investigations into murder, suspicious death and other types of major crime.

In 2011 he successfully qualified to attend the Strategic Command Course, graduating in 2012. He was then appointed Temporary Assistant Chief Constable for Protective Services in Lincolnshire.

Outside policing, Roger is also an active school governor and enjoys mountaineering, an interest which has taken him to Scotland, the Alps, Dolomites and the Himalayas.

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

Conference to help close ‘digital doors’ on cyber criminals

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Issued on 15/2/18 at 12:00 p.m.

Police and industry professionals in the East Midlands are joining forces to provide advice to business owners on how to best protect against cyber crime.

The first East Midlands regional cyber crime conference will take place at Pride Park Stadium in Derby next month.

The Essential Digital Protection for Business Conference is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks — and advise on what do to in the event that they are targeted.

The free event will bring together experts in the field and is hosted by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), which works on behalf of the region’s five police forces in tackling serious, organised and major crime, counter-terrorism and domestic extremism.

Derbyshire Constabulary’s Chief Constable, Peter Goodman, is the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for cyber crime. He said: “Digital crime is now the biggest single crime category faced by police.

“The majority of organisations have had some sort of digital security breach and businesses and industry need to work closely with the police to try to prevent and detect cyber attacks.

“For criminals, cyber crime is perceived to pose a lower risk than traditional crime, but the impact on individuals concerned can still be life changing.

“This conference is the perfect opportunity to learn how to protect your business and livelihood.”

Chief Constable Goodman will be delivering a key note speech outlining the main issues affecting businesses and will be followed by presentations on how to protect your business, the impact of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation and a panel discussion on the response to a cyber attack.

For those unable to attend the full day event, a breakfast session is being held covering the key points of the day from 8am until 9am. Those unable to make the trip to Derby can join the livestream of the event and feed their questions into the speakers.

EMSOU Detective Chief Inspector Ed McBryde-Wilding said: “If you own a home or business it goes without saying that you insure the building and what’s inside is protected. You invest in good locks and burglar alarms, you may even employ a security guard to patrol your grounds.

“Considering we conduct a large part of our living and working online these days (in fact, it’s hard to imagine a business, or individual for that matter, without some form of digital footprint) the same amount of investment is still not being made in our online security. And this is, for many, not through a lack of desire, but more a lack of understanding of what can be a complex and constantly evolving area.

“Many people still don’t know enough about the cyber world and as a consequence are inadvertently leaving digital doors open to criminals. And I’m not just talking about small, local business owners. These sorts of breaches are happening to large national corporations and even global leaders in the digital sector.

“We can all better understand our technical estate and better protect it from the unscrupulous few who are always on the lookout for ways of exploiting and profiting from others.

“So, just as we do our premises, let’s do all we can to protect our online assets from criminals. Learn how to defend against hackers and malware, back-up information and report any breaches.

“Attend our conference and learn how we can work together to keep online criminals out.”

The Essential Digital Protection for Business Conference takes place on Friday 9 March 2018. To book attendance at this event, or the condensed breakfast session, click here.

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If you suspect your business has been targeted by cyber criminals report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

Four-legged friend joins Leicestershire Police in memory of officer

Sharon's family with new police pup, Cassie

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Issued on 13/2/18 at 11:33 a.m.

The Tactical Dog and Firearms Unit at Leicestershire Police has welcomed a new four-legged recruit in memory of a long-serving officer.

Eight-week old German Shepherd, Cassie will start her training at Leicestershire Police thanks to money donated from the family of Detective Sergeant Sharon Pickering who suddenly passed away in September 2017, a day before her retirement.

Sharon started her policing career as a Special Constable in the North of England before joining Leicestershire Police in 1987 working in Braunstone before moving into CID (Criminal Investigation Department).

By way of remembering her, Sharon’s family have donated a sum of money to the dog unit to buy police puppy Cassie, who has been named after the Collie Cross Sharon was in the process of adopting ahead of her retirement last year.

Sharon’s sister, Marisa said: “Sharon loved dogs and was really looking forward to her retirement and spending time with her new dog. Being able to donate this money has given us something positive to focus on during what has been a difficult time.”

Detective Inspector Paul Kenyon who worked closely with Sharon, said: “Sharon was looking forward to her retirement and making plans for her new life together with Cassie.

“Sharon was a very well respected detective who had worked for many years at various locations around the county. Sharon had an infectious personality who touched the hearts of many she worked with; she will be sadly missed but never forgotten.”

As another tribute to Sharon, friends, family and colleagues recently joined together; on what would have been Sharon’s birthday, for an official unveiling of two memorial benches at Leicestershire Police Headquarters.

Sharon’s sister, Marisa Charlton and her husband Keith will be sent regular updates on Cassie’s journey to becoming a fully-trained police dog.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD ALERT

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LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

Force appoints first female High Sheriff Cadet

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High Sheriff Cadet Victoria Delahunt

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Issued on 12/2/18 at 10:27 a.m.

Teenager Victoria Delahunt has been appointed as Leicestershire Police’s first female High Sheriff Cadet, after joining the force’s Volunteer Police Cadet programme two years ago.

Victoria, 17, will be providing support to Tim Maxted, the High Sheriff of Leicestershire, by attending fundraising events and assisting with ceremonial duties during his term.

She was nominated for the role by her cadet leaders at the East Leicester cadet unit, due to her outstanding commitment to her role as Deputy Head Cadet.

Victoria said: “Being the first female High Sheriff Cadet makes me feel really proud. It was a complete surprise too, as I didn’t even know I’d been nominated for the role until it was announced I’d been chosen.

“People keep coming up to me to congratulate me, and I really hope I can use the role to help make a positive impact on our communities.

“I’m really pleased to be supporting High Sheriff Tim Maxted, and I think we’re both learning from each other. It’s been a brilliant experience so far and has definitely encouraged me to pursue my dream of becoming a dog handler for Leicestershire Police.”

Victoria attended a small ceremony at Leicestershire Police Headquarters where she was presented with her new uniform and met the High Sheriff for the first time.

Tim Maxted, the High Sheriff of Leicestershire, said: “Not only does the High Sheriff’s Cadet play an important role in supporting the High Sheriff at events, they are also a visible demonstration of our strong relationship with Leicestershire Police. I was extremely pleased to appoint Victoria as the first ever female High Sheriff Cadet, and I look forward to following her future career with the force.”

Victoria follows in the footsteps of Police Community Support Officer Jordan Brown and Special Constable Ellis Martin, who both previously held the title of High Sheriff Cadet for Leicestershire Police.

Chief Superintendent Kerry Smith, Chair of the force’s Women’s Inclusive Network, said: “I am delighted to hear that Victoria has been selected for this role. I am sure she will be a great role model for others and will inspire people to join Leicestershire Police in one of the various roles that are available in the force. I thoroughly look forward to seeing her fulfil her dreams of being a police dog handler in the future.”

Recruitment for Leicestershire Police’s Volunteer Police Cadet programme will be open from Thursday 1 March until Saturday 31 March 2018. The programme invites young people aged 13 to 17 years to add an extra dimension to their lives, and gain valuable skills and experience while helping their community.

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Those interested in applying are encouraged to visit leics.police.uk/couldyou to find out more and to download an information pack. The application forms will go live on Thursday 1 March at 9am.

ADVICE & INFORMATION

Property MarkingProperty marking

Marking your property is a positive way to fight crime. It can act as a deterrent, allowing you to prove ownership and helping you to identify your property more easily is it is found. Marking your property also provides the police a way to identify stolen goods and return them to their owners. It also makes it less valuable to a criminal as it is more difficult to sell on or dispose of.

Various ways to mark your property

Visible markers

Permanent marker pens Waterproof paint Stencils Engraving Branding Specialised overt marking kits such as Cremark

Invisible markers

UV pens Specialised forensic kits such as SmartWater, SelectaDNA, Red Web etc.

What to mark your property with

You can put any kind of mark on your property to distinguish it as yours. It is recommended that your postcode is used, prefixed with the number of your address, i.e. 23 LE1 1QA. A postcode is unique to your property and allows the goods to be identified and returned to you. However, just putting a name or a symbol on the property makes it identifiable, but does not provide details of who the property belongs to. Keep hold of receipts and paperwork relating to serial numbers.

If you decide to sell on your item or dispose of it, remember to add two ‘X’ marks before and after your postcode e.g. X 23 LE1 1QA X. This indicates that the property is no longer yours. Advertising that your property has been security marked is a good way of deterring thieves.

It is also a good idea keep photographs and descriptions of valuable items so that they can be positively identified should they get stolen. Photos that feature identification marks are particularly useful.

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

POLICE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM

EAST LEICESTER NPA

NPA commander - Inspector Steff Shellard

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I am Inspector Steff Shellard, the Neighbourhood Policing Commander for East Leicester.

Having been raised and schooled in the local area, I am immensely proud and excited to return to East Leicester as your lead for Neighbourhood Policing. I look forward to engaging with all of my diverse communities, communities that I can identify with so much, having been at the heart of them for so many years.

My aim is to strengthen our communities further, affording people the protection that they are so entitled from those that cause the most harm. My team is dedicated to identifying and targeting those persons that seek to diminish our strong community relations and values, to protecting the most vulnerable amongst us and to addressing any concerns that our communities may hold.

We will do all of this in partnership with our local agencies to ensure that we deliver the most effective service. But what we need most of all, is you, the community, to engage and share with us fully, so that we can deliver the service that you want.

My team is always accessible and available to you, so please get in touch and help shape the policing of our area.

Rushey MeadThe Rushey Mead neighbourhood includes a mixture of residential premises and industrial units. There is a large rural area, Watermead Park, which is a wildlife sanctuary with open green spaces. The two secondary schools in the area are significant community assets and local officers have developed strong links with the pupils and staff.

To find out more about what's happening in your local area read your local station Inspector's monthly update.

Each dedicated neighbourhood team is supported by the Special Constabulary.

Your dedicated neighbourhood team

Sgt Yusuf Nagdi

Collar number: 2210

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I am Police Sergeant 2210 Yusuf Nagdi and I am responsible for Neighbourhood Policing on the Belgrave and Rushey Mead wards. I joined Leicestershire Police in 2005 as a Response Officer and since that time I have also worked within the Domestic Violence Unit and in the role of Local Neighbourhood Officer.

I have supervisory experience in both Response and Neighbourhood Policing. I will ensure that my team and I proactively engage with the local community to identify key concerns and issues. My priority will be to safeguard the most vulnerable within the community and to provide visible reassurance.

Send an email to your neighbourhood team Leave a voicemail for Sgt Yusuf Nagdi by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for

an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 2210.

PC Ben Broad

Collar number: 1013

I joined the Constabulary as a PCSO in 2006. My primary focus is neighborhood safety and forging closer links with the community. By working with the local community, I am also keen to listen and respond to any concerns the local community may have. I am looking forward to meeting members of the community. Please feel free to make contact either by email, telephone or in person at the police station or during one of the beat surgeries highlighted on the force website.

Send an email to your neighbourhood team Leave a voicemail for PC Ben Broad by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an

officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 1013.

PCSO Sean Green

Collar number: 6174

I Joined Leicestershire Police as a Special Constable where I volunteered for over 3 years until I joined Leicestershire Police full time as a PCSO.

I am looking forward to working within the local community and dealing within any concerns that residents may have in the area.

I enjoy being out and about on my beat, you’ll often see me on my push bike. If you do see me feel free to say hello and stop for chat.

Send an email to your neighbourhood team Leave a voicemail for PCSO Sean Green by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message

for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 6174.

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PCSO George Butler

Collar number: 6168

I joined Leicestershire Police in August 2016 and now work from the Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre. I will be working closely with other officers to engage with the local community and provide a presence on the streets.

If you do see me out and about do not hesitate to come and say hello and have a chat with me. I am always happy to help and if I cannot solve your issues personally I will try my best to find out, or I will point you in the right direction of someone who will.

Send an email to your neighbourhood team Leave a voicemail for PCSO George Butler by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a

message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 6168.

PCSO Kerenza Patecka

Collar number: 6096

I joined Leicestershire Police in September 2016 and have been part of the Rushey Mead Neighbourhood Team since December 2016. I will be working closely with other officers to engage with the local community and provide a presence on the streets.

If you do see me out and about do not hesitate to come and say hello and have a chat with me. My role is to offer reassurance to members of the community, complete high visibility foot patrols and to tackle anti-social behaviour in the neighbourhood.

Send an email to your neighbourhood team Leave a voicemail for PCSO Kerenza Patecka by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a

message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 6096.

PCSO Emily Harrison

Collar number: 6017

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I joined Leicestershire Police in September 2017 and work from the Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre. I am looking forward to working with local residents and partners to effectively tackle incidents of anti social behaviour and to provide a visible reassurance to our communities.

Send an email to your neighbourhood team Leave a voicemail for PCSO Emily Harrison by calling 101 and follow the instructions to leave a

message for an officer. When prompted, key in the identification number 6017.

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Why not consider joining a Facebook Group for your Area. You will then be able to comment and discuss issues with others in your area, on topics that are of interest to you. Blaby District: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlabyNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/ Charnwood Borough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CharnwoodNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/ Harborough District: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HarboroughNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/ Hinckley & Bosworth Borough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HinckleyBosworthNeighbourhoodWatch/ Leicester City: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeicesterNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/ Leicestershire: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeicestershireNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/ Melton Borough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MeltonNeighbourhoodWatchCCNWA/ North West Leicestershire District: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthWestLeicsNeighbourhoodWatch/ Oadby & Wigston Borough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OadbyWigstonNeighbourhoodWatch/

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